Sammy Bovitz
Journalism And Marketing Student
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I work with organizations and stakeholders to tell stories, distribute content, and build their cachet for a targeted audience. I am a high-level problem solver, an accessible communicator, and a versatile team member. I help tell stories as clearly as possible, then strategically and optimally distribute them.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Communications Intern
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
06.2025 - Current
- Write deeply researched stories on a regular basis in USC Viterbi's marketing communications operation on assignment
- Communicate technical engineering work to broad, non-specialist audiences and report directly to senior editors to deliver monthly stories about work of USC Viterbi students, faculty and alumni
Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer
Daily Trojan
08.2023 - Current
- Compose and edit stories on a regular basis for the Daily Trojan's arts & entertainment section on assignment and after pitching
- Research and report stories on topics such as film, television, music, tech, gaming, business and theater
FreshFest Co-Chair
USC Hillel
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Oversaw event programming, logistics, marketing communications and social media strategy for USC Hillel's largest annual event
- Recruited and managed a team of over 25 student leaders to guide over 100 event participants, most in FreshFest history, throughout intensive overnight program
Magazine Editor
Daily Trojan
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated and co-edited a monthly magazine, leading all aspects of its content strategy, story development, and distribution
- Trained a staff of 15+ writers, including in biweekly staff meetings and in individual mentorship opportunities
Content & Communications Intern
Obscure
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Advised on marketing communications, content strategy and public relations efforts for clients including TheWrap, Metrograph Theater, Cohart and Social Studies
- Conducted research, composed press lists, revised editorial content, advised on content strategy and drafted public relations copy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2027
Skills
Internal communications
Interpersonal and written communication
Media relations
Editing and proofreading
Multimedia storytelling
Social media marketing
Project management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Los Angeles Press Club, Student Journalist: Selected as a member of Southern California's premier press club as part of the Daily Trojan's editorial masthead in spring 2025
- GRAMMYU, Mentee: Analyze marketing communications and public relations strategy with mentors from Sony Music and Ticketmaster
Timeline
Marketing Communications Intern
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
06.2025 - Current
FreshFest Co-Chair
USC Hillel
01.2025 - 08.2025
Magazine Editor
Daily Trojan
01.2025 - 05.2025
Content & Communications Intern
Obscure
09.2024 - 12.2024
Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer
Daily Trojan
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Southern California