Elizabeth Newman

Instructed students in advanced writing courses, covering topics on sports, city beat reporting, introduction to critical thinking and sports and politics. Advised students on practicing skills drawn from interviewing, reporting, researching and writing, in order to create and produce essays and long-form articles.

• Oversaw and edited news stories, blogs, weekly newsletters, podcast scripts, and related content for Andscape, a Black-led media platform dedicated to showcasing diverse stories and human-interest topics of Black identity
• Managed the Rhoden Fellows' weekly editorial calendar, ensuring timely and relevant content
• Directed a team of six fellows and two full-time reporters as the company's Rhoden Fellowship director
• Collaborated with managing editor and newsroom colleagues to brainstorm ideas, create editorial calendar, and coordinate efforts for news coverage
• Led editorial planning sessions to establish content priorities and publishing schedules
• Generated engaging and informative content for various platforms and target audiences
• Edited news articles, blogs, columns, and newsletters for daily publication.

• Instructed students in Howard's First-Year Writing Program on language, literacy, and effective writing, critical reading, and logical idea presentation.
• Delivered engaging lectures on complex topics to a diverse group of students.
• Provided guidance and support as a dedicated instructor and mentor.
• Oversaw and supervised essays and research projects to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Instructed students on fundamental style, form, ethics, and guidelines for reporting, writing, and covering sports events, such as NY Knicks and Brooklyn Nets games, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, and the New York Marathon.
• Delivered captivating lectures on advanced subjects to students with diverse academic experiences.
• Offered mentorship and assistance to students as a committed educator.
• Supervised news articles, interviews, and media projects to ensure precision and excellence.

Edited stories from start to finish for quality, style, grammar; Choosing photos, writing headlines, and packaging stories that would appeal to a digital audience seeking differentiated content; Managing and monitoring social media accounts, as needed.

• Proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in messaging.

• Edited written materials for grammar, punctuation, and overall structure.

• Optimized content for search engines to improve online visibility and reach.

• Managed editorial calendar to schedule and coordinate content production.

• Led a team of writers and editors to enhance productivity and quality of output.

• Published digital content across various platforms to engage and inform target audiences.