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Megan Perez

Megan Perez

Junction City,OR

Summary

Hello! My name is Megan, and I am an outgoing and results-driven person. I love working with others and seeing my work impact people. My goal is to work in journalism and/or the sports field, as I have a passion for both and want to do what I love full-time. I have a passion for meeting new people, creating interesting and exciting content, and putting my all into what I do.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Copy Editor

University of Arizona - Daily Wildcat
Tucson
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Worked with AP style.
  • Fact-checked and confirmed details in stories of all genres.
  • Helped with learning how to work on a deadline.
  • Identified areas where additional information was required or existing material could be streamlined.
  • Proofread and edited copy for grammar, punctuation, syntax and spelling accuracy.
  • Provided feedback on written pieces submitted by authors.

Crew Member

University of Arizona - ZonaZoo
Tucson
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • I worked on the events team, planning student events for basketball, football, volleyball and many more University of Arizona sports.
  • I learned how to work with a big team on a deadline.
  • I learned more about how a sports environment works with fast-paced planning and executing.
  • I worked with a group on ideas for events and how we could make them come alive and be enjoyable for students while also embracing our sports teams and giving them more energy from the crowd at the games.

Rally Cats

University of Arizona
Tucson
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • I learned how to work in customer service at the University of Arizona's softball and baseball games.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Helped with in-between-innings activities to enhance the fan experience.

Ambassador

SportsHI
Remote
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Conducted research to identify target audiences for campaigns.
  • Created visuals and social media posts for the company (TikTok).
  • I helped spread the word about the company's mission by reaching out to high schools in my area and advocating for high school athletes.
  • Maintained professionalism and efficiency while working closely with leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Journalism

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2025

Skills

  • Proficiency in social media, SEO, and up-to-date news
  • Copy editing
  • Content creation and social media management with apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X
  • Event planning and audience engagement
  • Problem-solving and working with a big team
  • Attention to detail
  • Error spotting
  • Research skills
  • Personality color: gold

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Copy Editor

University of Arizona - Daily Wildcat
08.2024 - 06.2025

Crew Member

University of Arizona - ZonaZoo
08.2023 - 05.2024

Rally Cats

University of Arizona
01.2023 - 06.2023

Ambassador

SportsHI
08.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Journalism

University of Arizona