Molly Hoffer
Canton,OH
Summary
I am a hardworking and ambitious journalism student offering experience in reporting, writing, and editing. I have been a part of the student media team at Kent State for two years now and have completed an internship with Akron Life Magazine. I have gained extensive knowledge of the communication skills needed to interview sources and report newsworthy stories.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Reporter
Kent State Student Media
01.2023 - Current
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain addition
- Wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Editorial Intern
Akron Life Magazine
Akron, OH
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Oversaw the production process, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Participated in monthly team meetings in developing story ideas for upcoming magazine issue.
- Scheduled and carried out interviews.
- Wrote various types of stories for the print magazine.
Campus Editor
Kent State Student Media
Kent, OH
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Led a team of ten student reporters in developing and carrying out story ideas.
- Assisted in editing, fact-checking and publishing stories for student reporters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2024
Associate of Science - Journalism
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2022
Skills
- Associated Press Style
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Word
- Reporting
- Story Editing
- Interviewing
- Feature Writing
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Editorial Intern
Akron Life Magazine
05.2024 - 08.2024
Campus Editor
Kent State Student Media
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Reporter
Kent State Student Media
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Kent State University
Associate of Science - Journalism
Kent State University
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