Jayna Kuklin
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Journalism graduate with experience in reporting, editing, and media storytelling, seeking opportunities in journalism and entertainment media. Passionate about producing engaging stories through both reporting and creative writing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Journalist
MyLocalPress.com
Los Angeles, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Researched and reported on local news stories, ensuring accurate and timely information delivery.
- Conducted interviews with community members and experts to gather diverse perspectives for articles.
- Edited articles for clarity, grammar, and style, maintaining high editorial standards across publications.
- Collaborated with photographers and graphic designers to enhance storytelling through visuals.
Senior Reporter
The Daily Sundial
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Reported and wrote articles covering campus, culture and media-related events
- Conducted interviews and gathered original reporting from multiple sources
- Published stories ranked among the publication’s top-read content
- Collaborated with editors and met tight newsroom deadlines
Assistant Copy Chief
The Daily Sundial
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted the Copy Chief in editing all content in the publication. These edits include, but are not limited to, grammar, spelling, AP style, fact-checking and structure.
- Alongside both the Copy Chief and Editor-in-Chief, followed the structure and writing style of the Copy Chief and the publication.
Copy Editor
The Daily Sundial
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted the Copy Chief in editing all content in the publication. These edits include, but are not limited to, grammar, spelling, AP style, fact-checking and structure.
- Followed the structure and writing style of the Copy Chief and the publication.
Policy and Research Analyst/Op-Ed Writer
Weiner Public News
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Internship while a journalism & communications track scholar at The Fund for American Studies.
- Wrote three op-eds that helped enhance readership by 30%, and all op-eds were published through OpEdNews.com.
Assistant Government Desk Editor
The Daily Sundial
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped reporters secure stories by guiding them to find stories or assigning them
- Improved the quality of reporting by helping reporters with sourcing and interviewing skills
- Reported to the News Editor, Copy Chief, and Editor-in-Chief of the progress made by reporters on their stories.
News Editor
The Roundup News
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Led the news section, assigning stories, setting deadlines, and guiding reporters covering campus and community issues.
- Edited news articles for accuracy, clarity, AP Style, and fairness, ensuring they met the publication’s standards before print and online publication.
- Coordinated with the editor-in-chief, photo staff, and web/social teams to plan coverage, prioritize breaking news, and package stories effectively.
- Mentored newer reporters on pitching stories, interviewing sources, fact-checking, and basic newsroom workflow.
- Contributed headlines, decks, and occasional reporting for high-priority or breaking stories as needed.
Reporter
The Roundup News
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Reported on topics that matter to Pierce students and the community
- Learned a variety of skills such as photography, social media, writing, Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom/InDesign, editing, page layout, leadership, multimedia and interviewing.
- Produced and edited content for sections such as sports, campus life, news, photo essay, opinion.
Copy Editor
The Roundup News
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Edited news, features, and opinion articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, AP Style, clarity, and consistency before publication in print and online.
- Fact-checked names, dates, statistics, and quoted material to ensure accuracy and reduce risk of errors or libel.
- Collaborated with section editors and reporters to refine story angles, tighten ledes, and improve overall coherence and readability.
- Wrote or refined headlines, decks, and photo captions to align with the publication’s voice and attract reader engagement.
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted one-on-one product demonstrations of Cutco kitchen cutlery for prospective customers in person and virtually, explaining features and benefits and answering questions.
- Scheduled and managed own sales appointments, followed up with leads, and processed customer orders while maintaining accurate records.
- Developed skills in consultative selling, customer service, time management, and persuasive communication in a performance-driven environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Northridge
05.2026
Guest Matriculant - Mass Communication/Media Studies
Yonsei University
06.2025
Guest Matriculant - Economics
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 06.2023 - 07.2023
Associate of Art's - Journalism
Los Angeles Pierce College
06.2022
Skills
- Writing & Reporting
- AP Style
- Interviewing
- Research & Fact-Checking
- Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Otterai
- Innovative thinking
- Screenwriting
- Story Development
- Writing and editing
- Deadline management
- Content creation
- Breaking news coverage
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
MyLocalPress.com
03.2026 - Current
Senior Reporter
The Daily Sundial
01.2026 - 05.2026
Assistant Copy Chief
The Daily Sundial
03.2024 - 08.2024
Guest Matriculant - Economics
George Mason University
06.2023 - 07.2023
Copy Editor
The Daily Sundial
06.2023 - 02.2024
Policy and Research Analyst/Op-Ed Writer
Weiner Public News
06.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Government Desk Editor
The Daily Sundial
01.2023 - 05.2023
News Editor
The Roundup News
08.2022 - 12.2022
Reporter
The Roundup News
02.2022 - 12.2022
Copy Editor
The Roundup News
02.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
11.2020 - 06.2021
Guest Matriculant - Mass Communication/Media Studies
Yonsei University
Associate of Art's - Journalism
Los Angeles Pierce College
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Northridge