Matteah Davis
Seattle
Summary
Versatile reporter enthusiastic about shaping public opinion on key issues. Highly effective at working a clear narrative. Proficient in research, writing and delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Writer
The Daily
01.2025 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories based on pitches from editors
- Worked with editors for multiple sections, including Arts and Culture, altering the style and format for the section I was contributing to
- Contributed multi media for a concert review and worked with the photo section to ensure each story had media attached
Affordable Health Care Campaign Coordinator
Washington Public Interest Research Group
03.2023 - Current
- Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances.
- Informed and engaged thousands of students on health care issues through social media and newsletters
- Maintained relationships with the University of Washington student newspaper, The Daily, as well as other media outlets to get coverage of key events such as lobby days at the state capitol
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
University of Washington Recreation
10.2021 - Current
- Managed safety of University of Washington recreation patrons by maintaining facility safety and cleanliness, monitoring pool usage, and providing first aid for all Intramural Activities Building Patrons
- taught swim lessons and safety skills to swimmers with a variety of experience and skill
- Red Cross first aid, CPR, and swim instructor certified
Freelance Journalist
The Seattle Times
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Independently researched, developed, and pitched a story idea
- Reported and produced clean copy in 4 hours
Freelance Journalist
Washington Latino News
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Independently researched, developed, and pitched a story idea
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts throughout the interviewing and writing process
- Worked with multiple editors and made several rounds of edits to develop a final version
Freelance Journalist
The Seattle Medium
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Independently researched, developed, and pitched a story idea
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts throughout the interviewing and writing process
- Worked with multiple editors and made several rounds of edits to develop a final version
Freelance Journalist
Cascade PBS
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Interviewed experts to write a 1,000 word story about a study important to public interest
- Worked with multiple editors and made several rounds of edits to develop a final version
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Journalism and Public Interest Communications
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2025
Skills
- Visual storytelling
- Story development
- Pitch development
- Interviewing
- Multimedia integration
- Effective writing
Certification
- Red Cross CPR certified
- Best Story: Best of the Pacific Northwest Seattle Times Symposium
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattle-clinic-offers-free-health-care-for-anyone-who-can-wait-in-line/
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Interests
Any free time I have is devoted to consuming, creating, or talking about media!!!
- reached thousands of readers on Archive of Our Own, a fanfiction website
- developed relationships with beta readers through Stan Twitter and discord groups
- ran fan accounts with hundreds of followers and created content on several platforms including X/Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
The Seattle Times
04.2025 - 04.2025
Freelance Journalist
Washington Latino News
02.2025 - 03.2025
Staff Writer
The Daily
01.2025 - Current
Freelance Journalist
The Seattle Medium
01.2025 - 02.2025
Freelance Journalist
Cascade PBS
10.2024 - 10.2024
Affordable Health Care Campaign Coordinator
Washington Public Interest Research Group
03.2023 - Current
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
University of Washington Recreation
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Journalism and Public Interest Communications
University of Washington
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