Kelsie Choy
Champaign,IL
Summary
I am a full-time student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a great passion for all concepts media related. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science Major in Journalism with a minor in Asian American Studies, Interdisciplinary.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
The Fashion Network
Champaign, Illinois
01.2022 - Current
- Looked into important community issues and documented issues in regards to pop culture and entertainment
- Developed informative yet entertaining written pieces for the magazine
- Worked well with other passionate writers and individuals in the development of issue publications
Reporter
Champaign, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
Intern
GreatNews.Life
Valparaiso, IN
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with a professional team of Journalists to produce monthly articles
- Worked on various projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for written pieces
- Contributed to content such as photographs in relation to published articles
- Reviewed written pieces and edited articles
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2024
Skills
- Themes and Methods
- English Language Structure
- Speech Writing
- Google Drive
- News Item Examination
- Videotaped Segment Introduction
- Article Writing
- Adobe Systems Software
- Product Feature Promotion
- Research and Interviews
Timeline
Staff Writer
The Fashion Network
01.2022 - Current
Reporter
01.2021 - Current
Intern
GreatNews.Life
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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