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, DC05.2025
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
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