Daysia Tolentino
Journalist And Writer
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate journalist with experience working for print, digital, audio and broadcast publications. Dedicated to accuracy, fact-checking, deadline management and writing creative content. Quick-thinking and successful at creative problem-solving. Technically inclined with proficient knowledge of audio and visual editing programs such as those in the Adobe Creative Suite. Self-starter with a weekly pop culture newsletter called Pop Cult.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Writer
The Daily Dot
2021.03 - Current
- Pursues and develops news stories, covering the latest viral posts and internet trends
- Optimize article titles, slugs, and keywords for Google search
- Create visuals to accompany articles
Journalist and Writer
Freelance
2020.06 - Current
- Pursued and developed stories and essays independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Performed research and fact checking
Podcast Network Intern
Studio71
Beverly Hills , CA
2020.01 - 2020.04
- Developed lists of prospective creators to bring in-network for talent relations managers.
- Conducted monthly content audits to identify strengths and weaknesses in content.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on show download data gathered from Megaphone.
- Compiled clips for show highlight reels.
Editorial Intern
Boston Magazine
Boston , MA
2019.06 - 2019.08
- Fact checked information by cold calling and utilizing social media.
- Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout by hand checking galleys.
- Executed written assignments in the magazine's style.
Editorial Intern
MuckRock
Cambridge , MA
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Pursued and developed stories using information found from public records.
- Created and managed an investigative project.
- Filed and followed up on public records requests made internally and by outside news organizations.
- Maintained and updated contact information for federal, state and local government agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Emerson College
Boston, MA 2016.08 - 2020.05
Skills
Written and verbal communication
undefinedClients
Boston magazine
InStyle
Study Hall
Bustle
Vulture
The Daily Dot
Timeline
Contributing Writer
The Daily Dot
2021.03 - Current
Journalist and Writer
Freelance
2020.06 - Current
Podcast Network Intern
Studio71
2020.01 - 2020.04
Editorial Intern
Boston Magazine
2019.06 - 2019.08
Editorial Intern
MuckRock
2018.09 - 2018.12
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Emerson College
2016.08 - 2020.05
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