Sughnen Yongo
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Imaginative Contributing Writer with 5 years of experience and extensive knowledge in writing and research. Practiced at handling 5 assignments per week on numerous subjects without losing accuracy and timeliness. Successful at writing for any demographic and strictly adhering to style guidelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Writer
Forbes
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted 10+ interviews with news sources via phone, video chat, and in person, producing authentic, engaging stories with a 20% increase in readership
- Wrote compelling, succinct, and clear news scripts under tight deadlines
- Wrote high-traffic features on subjects like pop culture, business, and politics
- Collaborated with the editorial team to publish timely, SEO-optimized articles
- Created briefs, features and general content articles.
- Wrote highly-trafficked features on subjects such as Health care, popular culture and civil equity.
Freelance Writer
Several Publications
06.2019 - 09.2024
- Reviewed and tested 10 consumer wellness products monthly to give credible first-person reviews and market insight
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with an exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks
- Consulted with editors to shape stories and correct errors
Student Writer
New York University
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Wrote engaging and authentic articles about healthcare and the intersection of healthy equity, justice, and socio-economic influence
- Led data-driven storytelling projects, translating complex datasets into easy-to-understand concepts
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with an exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Education
Student Writer -
New York University
New York, New York01.2022
Master of Arts - Journalism
New York University
New York, NY12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership
Kuyper College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2016
Skills
- Content Strategy
- Strong Research Skills
- Deadline-oriented
- Self-Direction
- Consumer Product Reviews
- Visual storytelling
- Evidence-Based Health Journalism
- Google Workspace Proficiency
- Editing
Affiliations
- National Association of Black Journalists
Languages
Hausa
Full Professional
Timeline
Contributing Writer
Forbes
08.2023 - Current
Student Writer
New York University
08.2021 - 01.2022
Freelance Writer
Several Publications
06.2019 - 09.2024
Master of Arts - Journalism
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership
Kuyper College
Student Writer -
New York University
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