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Sofia Marcus

Alexandria,VA

Summary

A dedicated and reliable student journalist with superior skills in writing, research, leadership, and teamwork. Eager to bring value to the workplace through hard work and commitment to quality. Offering strong writing and research capabilities, with passion for accurate and compelling storytelling. Brings understanding of media ethics and journalistic standards, continuously developing skills in interviewing and fact-checking. Ready to use and develop these skills in journalist role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Editor

The Aviary, American University
08.2024 - Current
  • Manage a section of writers and properly communicate/edit article pitches and publications
  • Meet with writers to provide feedback/workshops/updates
  • Communicate with section editors + Editor-In-Chief (EIC) about publications
  • Contribute to weekly article pitches

Secretary

Student Media Board, American University
05.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate and document biweekly Chair and Media Board meetings, ensuring accurate records and streamlined communication
  • Manage and update the Media Board Engage page with relevant news, roster details, and event information
  • Foster strong communication channels among 11 media organizations to support collaboration and alignment on initiatives.

Contributing Writer

The Eagle at American University
09.2023 - Current
  • Contribute articles to Life and News sections, and collaborate with peers and editors.
  • Collaborated with editors for content revisions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publication guidelines.
  • Enhanced reader engagement by producing well-researched and informative articles on various topics.

Peer Facilitator

AU Experience (AUx), American University
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Attend weekly AU Experience courses where I co-facilitate dialogue and provide mentorship to students
  • Additionally, meet weekly with the AUx instructor to coordinate course planning, teaching, and other logistics

Print Editor

Her Campus American, American University
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Edit print articles and manage a team of print writers
  • Additionally, communicate with the design director on magazine visuals

Editorial Intern

D.C. Witness
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Attend court hearings two times a week, taking notes and writing articles based on gathered information
  • Additionally, collaborate on company-wide databases inputting information on criminal cases/hearings

Criminal News Reporting Intern

West Boca News
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Collected criminal data from court and public records
  • Used the above information to write summaries about the criminal, the crime, and the arrest
  • Wrote under a pseudonym at the time

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Justice, Law and Criminology

American University
Washington, DC
05.2025

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Canva Pro
  • Team collaboration
  • Editing software
  • Digital content management

Awards and Affiliations

  • Dean's List Recipient, American University, Awarded throughout multiple semesters from 2022-2024
  • AICE Diploma Recipient, West Boca Raton High School, 2021
  • Vice President, Interact Club of West Boca Raton High School, 2019-2021
  • Member, National Honor Society of West Boca Raton High School, 2019-2021

Timeline

Managing Editor

The Aviary, American University
08.2024 - Current

Secretary

Student Media Board, American University
05.2024 - Current

Print Editor

Her Campus American, American University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Contributing Writer

The Eagle at American University
09.2023 - Current

Editorial Intern

D.C. Witness
06.2023 - 08.2023

Peer Facilitator

AU Experience (AUx), American University
01.2023 - 12.2024

Criminal News Reporting Intern

West Boca News
09.2019 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Justice, Law and Criminology

American University
Sofia Marcus