MEG ASCIOLLA
Ooltewah,TN
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Correspondent
Campus Reform
05.2026 - Current
- Research, report, and write original news articles on higher education, public policy, and First Amendment issues for a national publication.
- Conduct interviews with university leaders, elected officials, policy experts, and institutional spokespersons to develop accurate, well-sourced reporting.
- Analyze public records, legislation, institutional policies, and official statements to develop fact-based coverage of complex issues.
- Produce deadline-driven reporting while adhering to AP Style, journalistic ethics, and rigorous editorial standards.
Media Liaison
Turning Point USA at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
10.2025 - Current
- Generated earned media coverage across local, regional, and national outlets, including Fox News, for the chapter's first major speaking event featuring Riley Gaines.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating the chapter's Red, White & Boots event, supporting sponsor outreach and event logistics for a program featuring U.S. and Tennessee Republican leaders.
- Served as the chapter's media spokesperson through live television and radio interviews, promoting campus events and communicating key messages to the public.
- Appeared as a live guest on Fox & Friends First to discuss Riley Gaines' visit to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
- Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and media pitches to local, regional, and national news outlets.
- Coordinate media relations for chapter events, working closely with organizational leadership to support high-profile campus speakers.
Media Assistant
Mark Edwards Media
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Wrote media pitches which were distributed regionally and nationally
- Compiled detailed media lists to enhance outreach efforts for clients.
- Performed in-depth research on clients to gather insights for better engagement.
- Produced detailed media reports to evaluate the effectiveness of PR campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12-2027
Skills
Media Relations Public Affairs Strategic Communications News Writing Press Release Writing Media Pitching Public Speaking Interviewing AP Style Legislative Research Public Records Research Research & Policy Analysis Event Planning Stakeholder Engagement Microsoft Office Canva Adobe Creative Suite
Accomplishments
- Volunteer, Hamilton County Republican Party — Assisted with voter outreach efforts during the Hamilton County mayoral election.
- Organized a benefit performance that raised $30,000 for Save the Children's humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.
- Served as a Student Ambassador for Erlanger Health System, helping raise $9,000 for the oncology department through community outreach and fundraising efforts.
Timeline
Correspondent
Campus Reform
05.2026 - Current
Media Liaison
Turning Point USA at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
10.2025 - Current
Media Assistant
Mark Edwards Media
05.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communication
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga