Ella Lathan
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled content writer with background in diverse sectors. Experience includes crafting compelling marketing content, blog posts, social media updates, and articles to drive traffic, engagement, and fundraising. Strengths include strong research skills, adaptability to different writing styles and tones, as well as ability to meet tight deadlines consistently.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director for Editorial
Temple University Libraries
12.2023 - Current
- Currently responsible for creating and managing a comprehensive publication schedule, including updating website content, producing an annual report, and coordinating various digital and print promotional materials.
- This role also involves developing and executing strategic communications across multiple channels, including social media, email campaigns, and print materials, while collaborating with various library departments to ensure consistent messaging and support for library initiatives and events.
- Led weekly meetings with department heads to review progress toward project milestones.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners and vendors.
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure additional resources.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Participated in networking events to promote organizational interests.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Data Desk Intern
Logan Center for Investigative Reporting
05.2023 - 12.2023
Freelance Writer
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
05.2023 - 12.2023
Freelance Writer
Billy Penn
04.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Editor and Producer
Arts News Now
04.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Street Team Assistant
WHYY
06.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Student Worker
Temple University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Newsroom Intern
WHYY
01.2023 - 04.2023
Student Writer
University of Delaware
10.2021 - 05.2022
Education
Masters - Journalism
Temple University
Bachelors of Music - Music, Journalism
University of Delaware
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Audacity
- Canva
- Entire Microsoft Suite
- Final Cut Pro
- Photography
- Videography
- Social media platforms
- Understanding social media metrics and SEO
- Later & Hootsuite
- MailChimp
- Salesforce
- WordPress
- Creative direction
- Grant proposals
- Data analysis
- Statistical Computing System "R"
Websites
- https://whyy.org/articles/black-girls-florist-philadelphia-flower-show/
- https://penncapital-star.com/campaigns-elections/live-coverage-primary-election-day-2023-in-pennsylvania/
- https://library.temple.edu/webpages/speaking-volumes
- https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/KrkhGp4x6ozVm
- https://penncapital-star.com/education/many-philadelphia-students-navigate-school-without-access-to-school-libraries/
Timeline
Assistant Director for Editorial
Temple University Libraries
12.2023 - Current
Lead Street Team Assistant
WHYY
06.2023 - 12.2023
Data Desk Intern
Logan Center for Investigative Reporting
05.2023 - 12.2023
Freelance Writer
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
05.2023 - 12.2023
Freelance Writer
Billy Penn
04.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Editor and Producer
Arts News Now
04.2023 - 12.2023
Newsroom Intern
WHYY
01.2023 - 04.2023
Graduate Student Worker
Temple University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Student Writer
University of Delaware
10.2021 - 05.2022
Masters - Journalism
Temple University
Bachelors of Music - Music, Journalism
University of Delaware
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