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Kelsi Karruli

New York

Summary

Experienced journalist with a passion for researching, writing, and publishing stories on diverse topics like lifestyle, business, and celebrity features. Proficient in pitching and delivering exclusive articles. Demonstrates strong workflow management and effective collaboration skills. Recognized for exceptional time management and creative writing abilities. Thrives in fast-paced environments. Excited to utilize dynamic storytelling skills to excel in a Journalist role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Celebrity Reporter

Realtor.com
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Produced several stories that generated a significant increase in website traffic and engagement
  • Covered breaking stories and provided timely updates to readers
  • Wrote and published a series of articles that showcased the homes of several celebrities
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with major public figures that resulted in a series of exclusive stories
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with sources to ensure timely access to accurate information
  • Developed social media posts that drove traffic to the site
  • Assigned and edited the work of other writers
  • Created homepage images and composites
  • Attended weekly meetings to help increase marketing

Femail Reporter

Daily Mail
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • Researched and wrote 5-9 articles on a variety of topics, including lifestyle, business, celebrities, travel, sports, properties and more
  • Delivered vibrant copy while working under tight deadlines
  • Pitched ideas and published exclusive articles, working closely with trusted sources
  • Managed workflow in a fast-paced environment
  • Coordinated with fellow journalists and colleagues on social, SEO commerce and photo teams
  • Monitored analytics
  • Edited and helped train junior members of the team
  • Conducted interviews with celebrities and various major stars

Jr. Femail Reporter

Daily Mail
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Wrote, researched and published 5-9 stories per day
  • Delivered vibrant copy while working under tight deadlines
  • Pitched ideas and published exclusive articles, working closely with trusted sources

Contributing Writer

True Urban Culture
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Pitched story ideas for trending topics
  • Wrote and edited high-quality stories under tight deadlines

Investigative Journalist

JMedia Corporation
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained excellence in digitally outgoing news
  • Wrote and edited stories to be featured and published directly
  • Researched and reported on a variety of topics in hard news
  • Conducted interviews

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English With A Concentration In Literature, Media and Culture, Psychology

Pace University
05.2022

Skills

  • Ability to Work in a Team and under pressure
  • Fast Learner who can multitask
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Effective Time Management
  • Creative Writing
  • Communication Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Reporting news and mobile journalism
  • Gathering information
  • Conducting interviews
  • Copywriting and editing

Languages

Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Celebrity Reporter

Realtor.com
01.2025 - Current

Femail Reporter

Daily Mail
04.2022 - 01.2025

Jr. Femail Reporter

Daily Mail
04.2022 - 10.2023

Contributing Writer

True Urban Culture
09.2021 - 04.2022

Investigative Journalist

JMedia Corporation
09.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English With A Concentration In Literature, Media and Culture, Psychology

Pace University
Kelsi Karruli