Brianna Edgar
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Offering writing and analytical skills with a passion for storytelling and local current events. Produces compelling and researched content. Ready to use and continue developing creative writing and research abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporting Intern
WCMU Public Broadcasting
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Writing news articles and stories for both radio and the internet for a listener base expanding across central and northern Michigan.
- Writing web guides to help people find and access information for different topics, such as food pantries and voting.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Training new employees on all aspects of both service and kitchen.
- Working all positions within the restaurant, including occasionally running floor operations.
- Handling cash and keeping a till on a daily basis.
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
07.2015 - 09.2020
- See Above.
- Participating in the hiring process, including interviews and orientation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, MI05-2026
Associate of Arts - English Education
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI12-2022
Skills
- Proofreading
- Strong writing skills
- Deadline management
- Editing
- AP style
- Story pitching
- Interviewing techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Creative writing
Accomplishments
- Written news stories that have been sent across Michigan's public radio network.
- Written a news story featured on a national NPR broadcast.
- Published in Central Michigan University's Literary Magazine The Central Review.
- Credited as copyeditor, social media, and treasurer for The Central Review.
Languages
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Reporting Intern
WCMU Public Broadcasting
01.2024 - 05.2026
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
09.2020 - 09.2025
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
07.2015 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Central Michigan University
Associate of Arts - English Education
Washtenaw Community College