Maddison Hill
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Student with skills working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and organizational skills to any setting. Looking for related experience in journalism and photography. Willing to listen and learn, and excited to contribute in a real-world environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Photographer
Central Michigan University Communications
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrate technical photography skills, including lighting and settings
- Use post-production skills for editing
- Photograph university events and headshots.
Photography Editor
VERGE Magazine
Mt. Pleasant
- Current
- Conceptualize original photo shoot ideas
- Demonstrate technical photography skills, including lighting and settings
- Use post-production skills for editing
- Lead and instruct groups in editorial photography
- Provide on-field and post-production photography training.
Fashion Editor and Reporter
Grand Central Magazine
Mt. Pleasant
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Craft appealing stories for the audience
- Coordinate interviews for information gathering and collect event details
- Determine story emphasis, length, and format
- Review and edit content for errors and adherence to editorial guidelines.
Intern Reporter
The Gander News
Michigan
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story
- Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions
- Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Create social media posts considering the audience appeal.
Education
B.A.A Journalism Candidate -
Central Michigan University
05.2024
Skills
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Photography
- Social Media
- Adobe Photoshop
- Visual design
Awards
- MAROON AND GOLD
- JENNIFER H. BOURQUE MEMORIAL AWARD
- DR. MICHAEL PETRICK JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
References
- Danyelle Black, Owner, Lindy's Restaurant, (269) 782-5111, Former Boss
- Ari Cunningham, Vice President of People and Operations, Courier Newsroom, Inc., (202)-515-8875, Ari@couriernewsroom.com, Former Boss
- Karel Vega, The Gander Newsroom Manager, Karel@couriernewsroom.com, Former Manager
Timeline
Intern Photographer
Central Michigan University Communications
01.2024 - Current
Intern Reporter
The Gander News
06.2023 - 08.2023
Fashion Editor and Reporter
Grand Central Magazine
10.2021 - 11.2023
Photography Editor
VERGE Magazine
- Current
B.A.A Journalism Candidate -
Central Michigan University