Grace Bennett
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Aspiring journalist and documentary reporter seeking opportunities in reporting, multimedia journalism, and long-form nonfiction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Seaside Bride Magazine
06.2025 - Current
- Wrote wedding and lifestyle features for a regional bridal publication.
- Interviewed couples, vendors, and local businesses to develop polished, engaging stories.
Writer & Editor
The Minaret, University of Tampa
09.2024 - Current
- Wrote and edited 15+ news and feature articles per semester, covering campus culture, events, and local issues.
- Edited peers’ stories for clarity, structure, and AP Style, reducing copy errors by 30%+ before publication.
- Pitched original story ideas adopted by editors for print and digital publication.
Reporting Intern
Coastal Point
05.2025 - 09.2026
- Reported and published 2–4 stories per week, meeting weekly print deadlines with 100% on-time delivery.
- Conducted 20+ interviews with community members, officials, and business owners, strengthening source diversity and story depth.
- Increased article engagement by ~25% through SEO-informed headlines and tighter narrative structure.
Student Editor
Tampa Review, University of Tampa
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Reviewed and evaluated 50+ literary submissions, contributing to final publication selections.
- Assisted with copyediting and layout preparation, ensuring 100% style and formatting consistency across issues.
- Collaborated in editorial meetings to meet production timelines.
Education
B.A. - Journalism, Minor in Film & Media Arts
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Mercy High School
Baltimore, MD05.2022
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe InDesign
- SEO
- Research and investigative skills
- AP Style
- Edited short-form video and multimedia content that increased audience engagement by ~30% year over year
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Seaside Bride Magazine
06.2025 - Current
Reporting Intern
Coastal Point
05.2025 - 09.2026
Writer & Editor
The Minaret, University of Tampa
09.2024 - Current
Student Editor
Tampa Review, University of Tampa
01.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Mercy High School
B.A. - Journalism, Minor in Film & Media Arts
University of Tampa