Jamilah Lewis
Homewood,IL
Summary
Becoming sports editor was one of the best pushes from my job to get me to expand my writing to become more diverse. Not being knowledgeable about sports before the job, SIU has the perfect sports and fan environment to motivate me and get my wheels turning with a routine falling in place which allowed me to get my face out there even getting recognition from player's family members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Editor
Daily Egyptian
01.2024 - Current
- On call for most sports events and getting them written and published in a timely matter.
- Edited a number of pieces per week, carefully checking content wording and facts.
- Collaborated with writers, photographers, and designers for cohesive storytelling across all platforms.
- Created relationships with coaches and sports staff to have better connections on breaking news in sports.
News Reporter
Daily Egyptian
08.2020 - Current
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Raised awareness about important issues by covering underreported stories affecting local communities.
- Developing storytelling skills that connects with the audience reading through print and digital.
- Established credibility as a news reporter by cultivating strong relationships with sources and maintaining ethical journalism standards.
News Editor
Daily Egyptian
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Trained staff members on compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organization procedures.
- Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings, and creation of company newsletter.
- Continuing to build relationships with informants at a higher level.
- Maintain a proper schedule of updates and meeting for myself and my staff.
Barista
Dunkin’ Donuts
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Bachelor's degree 2024 -
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Collaborative work
- Reporting: National, local, political, and feature news
- Basic photography
- Editing
- Interviewing
- Visual storytelling
- Press Release Writing
- Ethical journalism practices
- In-depth research abilities
Awards
- 2nd Place in Multimedia Reporting Dailies at 2021 Illinois College Press Association
- Daily Egyptian Outstanding News Reporter Award for Spring 2022 semester
- Honorable Mention for Feature Story at 2023 Illinois College Press Association
Publications
- Trans student expresses concerns over SIU Health Center distribution of hormones, https://dailyegyptian.com/111486/news/trans-student-expresses-concerns-over-siu-health-center-distribution-of-hormones/, 01/30/2022
- Don’t Say Gay” bill sparks debate over queer representation in US schools, https://dailyegyptian.com/112413/news/dont-say-gay-bill-sparks-debate-over-queer-representation-in-u-s-schools/, 03/23/2022
- Remembering a pillar of SIU’s art community, https://dailyegyptian.com/113315/news/remembering-a-pillar-of-sius-art-community/
- SIU Alumni is new director for SNL, https://dailyegyptian.com/114111/news/siu-alumni-is-new-director-for-snl/
Timeline
Sports Editor
Daily Egyptian
01.2024 - Current
News Editor
Daily Egyptian
01.2023 - 05.2023
Barista
Dunkin’ Donuts
05.2021 - 07.2022
News Reporter
Daily Egyptian
08.2020 - Current
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Bachelor's degree 2024 -
Southern Illinois University Carbondale