Ella Bailey
Carpinteria,CA
Summary
Organized and personable candidate experienced in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Awarded and dedicated journalist capable of creating and delivering content on diverse subjects (art, cultures, opinions, news, etc.). Strong history of working with high-profile community leaders and entertainment industry professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Intern
The Santa Barbara Independent
10.2024 - Current
- Selected as 1 of 3 annual interns for competitive internship
- Worked and mentored under Senior Editor in the Living and Arts Section
- Interviewed & Researched Local News according to assignment
- Wrote and Published Several Weekly Articles, meeting all deadlines
- Collaborated with Editors and other media teams to learn the larger mechanics of producing a successful local digital and paper news journal
- Honed my interviewing skills through high profile assignments such as speaking with Rick Steves, and Brittany Bentley at Award Winning Parker Clay
- Key writer for SBIFF Awards 2024
Editorial Intern
Her Campus UCSB
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Senior Editor after successful year as Editorial Intern, now mentoring junior interns and sharing professional expertise
- Planned, researched, and pitched article ideas on new arts and cultures topics by staying current on industry trends and local events
- Maintained a consistent publishing schedule by meeting strict deadlines and managing time efficiently
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content
- Effectively incorporated multiple multimedia sources, such as links to videos and other related articles
- Built a strong professional network within the Her Campus community to stay informed on industry updates and opportunities
- Promoted articles through social media for better engagement with audiences
UCEAP Global Intern
UCSB
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Created Social Media Content and Wrote Reflections on My Experience Studying Abroad
- Regularly Tabled for Student Outreach to grow program awareness
- Promotional Public Speaking to UCSB student community
- Supported current foreign EAP students on campus
- Office Support and Career workshops
Retail Worker
Murphy's Vinyl Shack
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service with a friendly demeanor to a wide range demographic
- Learned about different aspects of running a small local business
- Created and produced digital logo for marketing and merchandising possibilities
Student Art Teacher
Santa Barbara Senior High School Summer Program
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with Visual Arts and Design Academy teacher to create content that I taught and presented to other high school students
- My lesson plan and material is now shared for future summer sessions with the VADA program
Social Media Intern- Coordinator and Copywriter
Girls Rock Santa Barbara
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Created and curated strategy-driven content for Girls Rock Santa Barbara's social media
- Worked collaboratively with a dynamic team of diverse youth leaders to meet deadlines and program objectives
- Participated in weekly lessons and one on ones with mentors to learn more about emerging social media tools, trends, and project performance feedback
- Coordinated the work of all the internship tracks while also adding own artistic contributions
- Interviewed and hosted local musicians and professionals
- Helped develop influencer partnerships to increase brand exposure via authentic endorsements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California Santa Barbara
06.2027
English Literature
The University of Cambridge
Cambridge, EnglandHigh School Diploma -
Santa Barbara Senior High School Visual Arts and Design Academy
06.2023
Skills
- Media operations
- Content Creation
- Interviewing skills
- Story Development
- Story Pitches
- Content Writing
- Professional Speaking Experience
- Digital Design
- Photography
- Video creation and editing
- Screenwriting
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Perseverance
- Independence
- Consistent Effort Commitment
- Adaptability
- Self-Management Skills
Awards
- UCSB Kirby Jones Scholarship recipient 2024
- Dean's Scholar UCSB 2023-2024 GPA 3.92
- Honors Society, 2021-present
- Intern of the quarter at Her Campus UCSB for Spring ‘24 and third place for national Her Campus awards in Entertainment for 2024
- American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara (ASFSB) Scholarship recipient 2024
- Winner of 2023 Congressional Art Competition, https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1570
- Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation 2023 Art Award, https://www.sbscholarship.org/7083-2/
- Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2023 interview Angela Bassett, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXT0Jcmt6WA
- Keyt Period Product interview, https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2022/10/05/teens-kick-off-period-product-drive-to-help-women-who-cant-always-afford-them/
Leadership Experience
- Executive Team Member, Leadership Council for the Visual Arts and Design Academy, Santa Barbara, CA, 01/01/22, 07/31/23, Organized art-related community events through collaboration with peer teens and educators and parents.
- Teen Leader and Student Teacher, Annual Teen Mural Project Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria, CA, 06/01/20, 07/31/23, Collaborated with the Art Center board to discuss themes, recommended youth outreach ideas, and assist in promoting long term vision of the community mural. Taught painting to 30 elementary school age students in an after school program working alongside professional artists and instructors.
Affiliations
- American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara
Timeline
Editorial Intern
The Santa Barbara Independent
10.2024 - Current
UCEAP Global Intern
UCSB
09.2024 - 12.2024
Editorial Intern
Her Campus UCSB
10.2023 - Current
Retail Worker
Murphy's Vinyl Shack
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Art Teacher
Santa Barbara Senior High School Summer Program
05.2022 - 07.2022
Social Media Intern- Coordinator and Copywriter
Girls Rock Santa Barbara
07.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Santa Barbara Senior High School Visual Arts and Design Academy
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California Santa Barbara
English Literature
The University of Cambridge
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