Ava Edwards
Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering 2 1/2 years of experience in print and online media. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Associate Variety Editor
Flat Hat Newspaper
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw researching, interviewing, writing, and editing articles for college's newspaper.
- Successfully managed tight deadlines and maintained newspaper's production schedule.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Collaborated with writers to refine content and ensure high-quality publications.
Digital Desk Intern
Nexstar WAVY-TV 10
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted Digital Desk team in writing, researching, and generating 40 articles for company's website and social media.
- Shadowed and worked with each department within company to appreciate every job in news station.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Intern
Blog Writer
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Wrote blog postings for a local sustainable business in the area.
- Researched, curated, and published 10 Blog postings.
Intern
Flat Hat Newspaper
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Gained basic rules and ethics of Journalistic writing.
- Met requirements and deadlines for articles written.
- Participated in weekly workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Shadowed editors to learn how to write for news and other events on campus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Proficient in using WordPress
- Video Editing
- Writing
- Researching
- Editing Skills
- Time Management
- Production
- News Gathering
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Writing features
- Associated Press Stylebook
Honors
- Valedictorian of Lake Taylor Class of 2020
- Dean's List Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
- Vice President of Lake Taylor High School's National Honors Society
Timeline
Digital Desk Intern
Nexstar WAVY-TV 10
06.2023 - 08.2023
Associate Variety Editor
Flat Hat Newspaper
01.2023 - 01.2024
Intern
Blog Writer
09.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
Flat Hat Newspaper
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
College of William And Mary
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