Meiya Carter
Newark,NJ
Summary
A creative writer with experience in newsletter design, editing, article publication, interviewing, web content, and creative stories. Strengths include strong research, grammar skills, and the ability to meet deadlines reliably. As an aspiring journalist, passionate about writing and digital photography I am also adept at producing high-quality images and impactful writing content while excelling in environments requiring artistic vision, strategic communication, and collaborative work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Intern
Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival
Mount Vernon, OH
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Edited press release articles on the festival website to increase website engagement and festival attendance.
- Interviewed participants of the festival.
- Photographed and uploaded photos onto the festival's website during and after the event.
Public Policy Intern
Mayor's Office
Newark, NJ
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed a citywide newsletter for the mayor's office showcasing significant events and important information about city news.
- Met with the mayor to review and approve plans for the newsletter.
- Organized planner sheets for the mayor's office and called mayors across NJ for major citywide events.
Kenyon Review Associate
Kenyon Review
Gambier, OH
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Determined which poems, short stories, and plays were strong enough to be reviewed by an editor.
- Read a variety of poetry and stories that were submitted to the journal.
- Collaborated with students and editors to learn what makes compelling stories and poems.
Assistant Art Editor
Kenyon Collegian Newspaper
Gambier, OH
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Wrote art articles about student exhibitions, plays, and concerts for the student body.
- Attended events like art galleries, a cappella concerts, and poetry readings showcased for students and faculty.
- Published five community outreach articles in one semester and edited several other art articles written by newspaper staff.
Website Designer
MCP Effect Online Business
Newark, NJ
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Created a website for a photography portfolio called the MCP effect.
- Performed routine website updates to ensure the site ran smoothly and properly.
- Learned how to work with computer design software to build a website.
Education
English Major - Creative Writing Emphasis
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH05.2025
Study Abroad - English
Advanced Studies In England (ASE)
England, UK05.2024
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Newsletter Layouts
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Canva
- Wix
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Submittable
- Digital Photography
- Photo Editing
- Adobe
- C
- Python
Awards
- MCJ Amelior Foundation Scholarship, 08/22 - 05/25
- Kenyon College Community Internship Program Fund, 06/24 - 08/24
Skills Proficiencies
Graphic Design, Newsletter Layouts, Advertising, Web Design, Canva, Wix, Copyediting, Proofreading, Submittable, Digital Photography, Photo Editing, Adobe, C++, Python
Timeline
Community Outreach Intern
Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival
06.2024 - 08.2024
Public Policy Intern
Mayor's Office
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Art Editor
Kenyon Collegian Newspaper
10.2022 - 03.2023
Kenyon Review Associate
Kenyon Review
09.2022 - 05.2023
Website Designer
MCP Effect Online Business
06.2020 - 04.2021
English Major - Creative Writing Emphasis
Kenyon College
Study Abroad - English
Advanced Studies In England (ASE)
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