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Sydney Leyerle

Helena,OH

Summary

Determined journalist enthusiastic about sharing important stories with the community. Bringing experience with field reporting, video and audio production, and news editing.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Grant Connected Editor and Practicum Leader

IWU- Amplify Media
08.2023 - Current
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Communicated directly with writers to assess work and guide editorial improvements.
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with student writers.
  • Worked with other staff members to form and create new content.
  • Hosted podcast with co-worker designed for incoming or potential students.

Campus Media

Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2021 - Current
  • Operated cameras for volleyball and basketball games.
  • Helped set up cameras and other equipment for sporting events.
  • Worked with ESPN Employees to broadcast sporting events.

Reporter

The Sentinel-Tribune
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Wrote stories covering a variety of topics and events.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Spoke with sources over the phone and in-person.
  • Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
  • Collaborated with editor about story ideas and sources.

Sojourn Editor

IWU- Amplify Media
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Determined readiness of written news pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Communicated directly with writers to assess work and guide editorial improvements.
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
  • Worked with staff members to create new media content.
  • Created social media posts about published stories or events.

Customer Service

Blue Skies Fore Ever
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Answered phone calls and made appointments for customers.
  • Served customers drinks and snacks.
  • Handled the cash register and cashed out customers.
  • Balanced cash register at the end of the evening.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, wiped down tables and chairs, and vacuumed the floors.
  • Helped customers set up simulators and assisted customers with any technical problems.
  • Locked up building at the end of the night.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Communication

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Gibsonburg High School
Gibsonburg, OH
06.2021

Skills

  • Conducting Interviews
  • Editing
  • Story Pitching
  • Video and Audio Production
  • Researching Information
  • On-Scene Reporting
  • Developing Relationships
  • Writing

Accomplishments

    Earned second place ranking in Women's Press Club of Indiana competition for a story written for The Sojourn.

Timeline

Grant Connected Editor and Practicum Leader

IWU- Amplify Media
08.2023 - Current

Sojourn Editor

IWU- Amplify Media
08.2022 - 04.2023

Reporter

The Sentinel-Tribune
05.2022 - 08.2023

Campus Media

Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2021 - Current

Customer Service

Blue Skies Fore Ever
12.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Communication

Indiana Wesleyan University

High School Diploma -

Gibsonburg High School

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