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Ashlyn Beck

Ashlyn Beck

Waco,TX

Summary

Driven news intern offering two years of experience as reporter and section editor focused on producing print publication. Successful at pitching, writing, editing and publishing thoughtful stories with local angles. As an editor, flexible in working with various types of individuals and guiding staff to consistently improve writing by providing feedback, enforcing deadlines and setting high standards. As a reporter, eager to improve writing by communicating with editors, enthusiastic about story ideas, willing to undertake big projects and proactive about finding, pitching and writing stories.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

The Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn, NY
01.2025 - Current
  • Write, edit and publish three articles per week
  • Thoroughly research background and interview knowledgable sources for at least one longer explaining article per week
  • Complete eight to ten brief (200 words or less) articles per week
  • Become familiar with local figures, politicians, events and sites
  • Interview sources with thoughtful, engaging questions
  • Work with editors on improving articles and adhering to company's style
  • Pitch thoughtful, well-researched stories in weekly editorial meetings
  • Take photos and/or coordinate with PR officers to acquire photos for stories

News Editor

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Delegate tasks to news writers and enforcing deadlines and expectations
  • Train news writers to write with accuracy, brevity and clarity
  • Assign stories to writers and consistently following up on their progress
  • Edit stories for accuracy, holistic content and AP style
  • Manage budget and publishing timelines
  • Conduct regular meetings with editorial staff members in order to discuss upcoming projects and assignments
  • Assign reporters to cover specific stories or beats
  • Coordinate with other editors and writers on deadlines and content of articles

News Writer

Baylor University
Waco, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Research, gather and report on news stories
  • Develop story ideas and conduct interviews with sources
  • Analyze facts to ensure accuracy of reporting
  • Edit, proofread and rewrite content for clarity and brevity
  • Collaborate with editors, producers and other staff members in the development of stories
  • Attend events and provide holistic, unbiased coverage of them
  • Work closely with photographers to coordinate visuals for news stories

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Conversational French
  • University Scholar
  • Dean's List (all semesters)
  • Writing on breaking news
  • Line editing
  • Using social media (Instagram, X, Facebook) to engage audiences
  • Conducting interviews, sometimes on sensitive topics
  • Acquiring documents to assist in writing crime-related stories
  • Proficient in using Adobe InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop and Canva
  • Finding timely stories
  • Fact-checking expertise

Timeline

Intern

The Brooklyn Eagle
01.2025 - Current

News Editor

Baylor University
05.2024 - Current

News Writer

Baylor University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Baylor University
Ashlyn Beck