Justice DuBois
Austin,TX
Summary
I am a story-driven journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. I'm versed in viral trends and breaking news responses with proven success in leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement. I also have a lot of experience in working with public relations and social media.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Columnist
Daily Texan
Austin, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Wrote over 10 work columns over 4 months on subjects such as diversifying curriculums, the Ukraine-Russia War, and the controversy of UT Greek life.
- Kept up-to-date on the University of Texas at Austin events.
- Kept a detailed schedule of column deadlines.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering a range of topics.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
Public Relations Co-Chair
UT Freshman Action Team
Austin, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of the organization and engage customers.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Monitored and evaluated organization media coverage by managing social media platforms and contributing engaging posts to a range of people interested in joining our organization.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
Army ROTC
University Of Texas At Austin
08.2021 - Current
- Use my experience in JROTC to aid in my freshman year in Army ROTC
- Got to meet the University of Texas’s President Jay Hartzell through Army ROTC
S1 Adjutant
Robert M. Shoemaker’s JROTC
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Update JUMS regarding all cadets ranks, grades, names, gender, etc
- Planned the Military Ball
- Organized purchases for the Batalion
Robert M. Shoemaker’s JROTC
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Company Commander
- Led the Service Learning Project for the Batalion
- Prepare the underclassmen for their future position
- Marched company for the Veteran’s Day Parade & Christmas Parade
- Worked with the Batalion Staff
Platoon Leader
JROTC, Robert M. Shoemaker’s JROTC
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Planned events and practical exercises for the subordinate cadets
- Delegated tasks to my subordinates
- Helped the Company Commander understand the state of the cadets of the company
Education
Robert M. Shoemaker High School
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2025
Skills
- Print Media
- Interviewing Skills
- Media Operations Knowledge
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Word & Microsoft Powerpoint
- Program Planning
- Web Content Creation
- Media Coverage
- Google Analytics
- Press Campaigns
Additional Information
- Awards: JROTC Academic Achievement (2017-2021) Distinguished Academic Achievement (2017-2021) Cadet of the Quarter (2019) Cadet of the Quarter (2019) The Military Order of the World Wars (2020) MVP of Academic Team in JROTC (2021) Daughter of the American Revolution Award (2021) Nicest Choir Member (2017)
Timeline
Columnist
Daily Texan
01.2022 - Current
Public Relations Co-Chair
UT Freshman Action Team
08.2021 - Current
Army ROTC
University Of Texas At Austin
08.2021 - Current
S1 Adjutant
Robert M. Shoemaker’s JROTC
08.2020 - 05.2021
Robert M. Shoemaker’s JROTC
08.2019 - 05.2020
Platoon Leader
JROTC, Robert M. Shoemaker’s JROTC
08.2018 - 05.2019
Robert M. Shoemaker High School
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Texas At Austin
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