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Rebecca Gonzalez

Oroville,CA

Summary

Student journalist offering background in storytelling with an eager interest in sports. Brings ability to quickly grasp new concepts and understanding of content creation and audience engagement. Ready to use and develop writing skills and research capabilities in Staff Writer role. Open to learning and expanding skills in production field.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

The Orion
09.2024 - Current
  • Covered feature stories that highlighted community members or events, fostering a strong connection between the publication and its audience base.
  • Experimented photographic skills by capturing images for published articles.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.

Senior Staff Writer

The Roadrunner
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mentored new staff writers in workflow and layout using InDesign and Photoshop
  • Assumed leadership role by overseeing production processes and decisions
  • Maintained Butte College and professional sports news coverage
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
  • Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.

Staff Writer

The Roadrunner
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Covered Butte College's softball and baseball along with professional sports news
  • Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
12-2025

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Butte College
Oroville, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Effective writing
  • Collaborative attitude
  • Adobe Photoshop

Timeline

Staff Writer

The Orion
09.2024 - Current

Senior Staff Writer

The Roadrunner
09.2022 - 05.2023

Staff Writer

The Roadrunner
09.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

California State University, Chico

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Butte College

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