Ian Kuschell

I am applying for the entry-level intern or paid editorial assistant position at The Mining Journal in Marquette, MI. The responsibilities of this role — including assisting with reporting, editing, multimedia journalism, and production — align closely with the work I’m currently doing at Passages North, where I support editorial workflows and contribute to content preparation. While my current role leans toward creative writing, I’ve developed strong research, writing, editing, and multimedia communication skills that I’m eager to apply in a news environment. My ability to learn quickly, collaborate with others, and manage multiple tasks would allow me to contribute effectively to The Mining Journal’s newsroom while continuing to grow as a journalist and writer overall.

• Creative nonfiction writing, multimedia journalism, local community reporting, independent publishing, literary editing, and digital storytelling.
• Contemporary fiction, environmental writing, Great Lakes regional literature, podcast storytelling, and community arts initiatives.
• Schools of theory and thought such as Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Modernism, etc,...

• Implemented process improvements that streamlined event planning and execution.
• Facilitated workshops that enhanced volunteer skills and promoted team collaboration.
• Tutoring.
• Goodie bag creation for Respiratory Department at local hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
• Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and integration.

Alison Deutsch (616) 216-8274, alisondeutsch8@gmail.com

Guo-Jian Swartz (231) 645-8619, swartzguo11@gmail.com

Brenden Damico (810) 206-9704, bdamico@nmu.edu