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Mia Furfari

Mia Furfari

Moorestown,NJ

Summary

Penn State University student majoring in advertising in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, with minors in journalism and psychology. Experienced in local news reporting and multimedia storytelling, with a passion for creating meaningful stories that inform and connect with communities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Fellow

Hearst News Lab
University Park, PA
10.2025 - Current
  • Chosen as one of the inaugural fellows in the Hearst-sponsored News Lab program, a paid reporting fellowship focused on in-depth local journalism.
  • Reported on housing instability in State College area, highlighting affordability, tenant experiences, and community impacts to inform local discourse.
  • Participated in coverage of major regional events, including Pennsylvania elections, contributing to informed public awareness.

Shadow

WFMZ 22
Allentown, Pennsylvania
06.2026 - 08.2026
  • Assisted WFMZ-TV 69 News reporters during daily newsroom operations and field assignments, gaining insights into news production.
  • Gained experience with broadcast news writing, reporting, filming and on-camera delivery.
  • Observed reporters conduct interviews, gather information and develop local news stories.

Degler Fellow

Penn State University
Washington D.C.
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Relocated to Washington, DC for month-long reporting assignment focused on local stories.
  • Established connections with community members to uncover significant local issues and story ideas.
  • Engaged with White House, Capitol Hill, CNN, and Reuters to observe journalism best practices.

Reporting Intern

WSBT 22
South Bend, IN
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Shot, edited, and submitted high-quality content, including packages and VOSOTs, for broadcast.
  • Presented live news segments during weekend broadcasts, engaging viewers with current events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Penn State University
University Park
05-2027

High School Diploma - Pennsauken, NJ

Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
Pennsauken, NJ
05-2023

Skills

  • On-air presentation
  • Story development
  • Live broadcasting
  • Multimedia production

Involvement

  • Penn State Club Cheer Team
  • Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority
  • AD/PR Club
  • PSN TV Club - Field Reporter

Timeline

Shadow

WFMZ 22
06.2026 - 08.2026

Fellow

Hearst News Lab
10.2025 - Current

Degler Fellow

Penn State University
05.2025 - 05.2025

Reporting Intern

WSBT 22
05.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Penn State University

High School Diploma - Pennsauken, NJ

Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
Mia Furfari