Annika (Jennifer Lynn) McCabe
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Annika is an open-minded individual with a strong sense of justice. She channels this, in combination with her drive to succeed, in order to connect on a deeper level with her craft and with other people. At Westminster College, where she studied English and Film, she secured various honors and scholarships, ultimately obtaining her Bachelor of Arts. In her spare time, she has the pleasure of working with an intimate team of young writers on G.URL Magazine, where she has been featured multiple times. She also publishes her personal work independently on Substack. Annika continues to showcase her passions with a meticulously honed skill present throughout her unique, ever-expanding body of work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Writer
G.URL Magazine
03.2024 - Current
- Remote Writer
- Details various topics including music, media, gaming, and online culture through the lens of femininity
- Print Articles: "Online Olympics: Isolation Insincerity, & Incels"- Featured in G.URL Issue Four, "Mouthwashing: Confronting Our Capitalist Cavities" - Featured in G.URL Issue Five
- Online Articles: https://gurlworld.co.uk/author/annika-mccabe/
Guest Panel Speaker
Lit Youngstown
Youngstown, OH
10.2024 - 09.2024
- Alongside Scott Woods, Shoma Webster, and Marjorie Maddox
- Piece:"H(a)unted"
- Read personal work, took audience questions, and moderated brief discussions on the piece
Writer-Oriented Peer Review Workshops
Westminster College
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Editing, Consulting, Professional Critique
Panel Speaker at URAC
Westminster College
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Speaker at the Undergraduate Research & Arts Celebration
- Panels: "Plath & Poetry: The Intersection of Womanhood & Mental Illness" "Humane Horrors: A Dissection & Analysis of 'Beau is Afraid' & Portrayals of Trauma within the Horror Genre"
Published Writer in SCRAWL
Westminster College
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Pieces: "Joan of Arc" "Retrograde" "H(a)unted" "clone wars" "With Her in Mind"
Script Consultant & Actress
Nikolas Hackett
01.2024 - 03.2024
- In "Face Paint"
- (dir. Nikolas Hackett, 2024)
Completion of Senior Capstone
Westminster College
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Critical:"Humane Horrors: A Dissection & Analysis of 'Beau is Afraid' & Portrayals of Trauma within the Horror Genre"
- Creative:"Doe Eyes"
Panel Speaker
Westminster College
10.2023 - 10.2023
- At Faculty Scholarship Celebration in Support of Dr. Trisha Cowen
- Discussed Senior Capstone - Humane Horrors: A Dissection & Analysis of 'Beau is Afraid' & Portrayals of Trauma within the Horror Genre
Published Writer in SCRAWL
Westminster College
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Pieces:"Crabapples" &"fangs and thorns"
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Film
Westminster
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania05-2024
Skills
- Published
- Versatility: writing featured in both creative and academic spaces
- Research proficiency
- Public speaking
- Creative storytelling
- Workshop facilitation
- Critical analysis
- Content creation
- Editing expertise
- Concept development
- Project management
- SEO optimization
- Script consulting
Accomplishments
- Graduated magna cum laude
- Study Abroad: Greece, Honors [2024]
- Honoree of Pi Sigma Pi [2024]
- URAC Presenter [2024]
- Capstone Project: Humane Horrors, Dissection & Analysis of 'Beau is Afraid' & Portrayals of Trauma Within the Horror Genre [2023-2024]
- Awarded Drinko Fellowship [2023]
- Honor Roll [2020 - 2024]
- Dean's List [2020 - 2024]
- Power's Trust Scholarship Recipient [2020-2024]
- Titan Scholarship Recipient [2020-2024]
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Guest Panel Speaker
Lit Youngstown
10.2024 - 09.2024
Panel Speaker at URAC
Westminster College
04.2024 - 04.2024
Published Writer in SCRAWL
Westminster College
03.2024 - 03.2024
Content Writer
G.URL Magazine
03.2024 - Current
Script Consultant & Actress
Nikolas Hackett
01.2024 - 03.2024
Panel Speaker
Westminster College
10.2023 - 10.2023
Completion of Senior Capstone
Westminster College
08.2023 - 12.2023
Published Writer in SCRAWL
Westminster College
03.2023 - 03.2023
Writer-Oriented Peer Review Workshops
Westminster College
08.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English & Film
Westminster
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