Valen Lambert
Arcata,California
Summary
Multimedia creative and quality-driven editor and journalist. Adaptable and open-minded with experience in a diverse array of demanding work environments. Pursuing roles that present professional development and align with a passion for all forms of storytelling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator
California Center for Rural Policy
2024.01 - 2024.09
- Assembled hundreds of pages of sociological research into data summaries and visualizations
- Conducted interviews to put a face to data and tell a regional story through an intimate socioeconomic lens
- Collaborated with a photographer and videographer to create supporting visual content to the regional stories
- Managed website and social media
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing
- Wrote engaging and successful copy
Reporter, Life and Arts Editor
The Lumberjack
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Edited stories for accuracy, clarity, and impact
- Utilized AP style guides to maintain content consistency
- Delegated and tracked staff members' assignments and deadlines
- Developed story ideas and conducted thorough interviews
- Designed newspaper layout with InDesign every week under tight deadline
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories
Radio DJ, PR and Production Assistant
KRFH
2022.08 - 2023.12
- Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented station
- Interviewed special guests and took callers' questions and song requests on air, using exemplary communication and client engagement skills
- Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music
- Prepared daily stories to discuss during broadcasts
- Designed flyers to promote station
- Engaged listeners with thoroughly researched music history and commentary
Garden Education Manager
One Cool Earth
2021.08 - 2022.06
- Maintained three school gardens throughout the rural regions of SLO county
- Taught grades K-5 natural sciences using the garden as a living laboratory
- Complied with NGSS, designed lesson plans
- Organized garden workdays, bringing together families and school staff.
Events Manager, Nonfiction Editor
Forum Literary Magazine
2019.01 - 2019.05
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style
- Designed flyers to promote open mic events
- Emceed open mics, entertaining guests and ensuring streamlining of event schedule
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
Education
B.A. - English Writing Practices
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, California12.2023
Skills
- AP Stylebook
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere, Photoshop, Bridge, Audition)
- Copywriting and Editing
- Layout Design
- Conducting Interviews
- Radio, Video, Audio Production
- Multimedia Reporting
- Graphic Design
- Social Media
- Public Speaking
- Fact Checking
Awards
- Dean's List, Fall '21-Winter '23.
- California College Media Association award winner
- Most contributions to The Lumberjack two semesters in a row
Published Work
"Humans of the Redwoods" - California Center for Rural Policy, January 2024-September 2024
"On The Bus" - County Highway, September 2024
"Hell's Angels Do Disneyland" - County Highway, August 2023
The Lumberjack staff writer January 2023-December 2023
Timeline
Content Creator
California Center for Rural Policy
2024.01 - 2024.09
Reporter, Life and Arts Editor
The Lumberjack
2023.01 - 2023.12
Radio DJ, PR and Production Assistant
KRFH
2022.08 - 2023.12
Garden Education Manager
One Cool Earth
2021.08 - 2022.06
Events Manager, Nonfiction Editor
Forum Literary Magazine
2019.01 - 2019.05
B.A. - English Writing Practices
Cal Poly Humboldt
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