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Will Pease

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Thoughtful, analytical writer knowledgeable about a wide range of current and historical events. Adept at cognitive empathy and approaching issues from different perspectives. Logical thinker and flexible problem solver that is always able to provide quick and thorough research and analysis.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Political Science Intern

Biasly
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Trained a deep neural network and natural language processing algorithm to detect bias in political journalism
  • Assessed and refined bias of political articles to equip the algorithm with a larger vocabulary and more accurate bias identification

Social Media Editor

WUPR
St. Louis, United States
04.2022 - Current
  • Increased follower quantity and engagement across social media platforms by consistently posting WUPR articles and informational advertisements.
  • Proofread articles prior to publishing as a member of the Executive Board .

Staff Writer

Washington University Political Review
St Louis, MO
10.2020 - Current
  • Writes articles on domestic and international politics and history
  • Attends weekly meetings to discuss ideas and give feedback to other writers

Writing & Journalism Intern

The Borgen Project
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Wrote articles covering domestic and international affairs for the Borgen blog and magazine
  • Engaged in outreach and activism on behalf of global poverty reduction
  • Fundraised for the Borgen Project and earned the chief closer award

Intern

Snap Ships
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked in Unity making ships and animations for the Snap Ships - Build to Battle App
  • Gave advice on the functions and aesthetics of the App

Intern

Loyola Law School Project For The Innocent
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Read, sorted, and responded to letters from inmates
  • Wrote reports and case summaries for lawyers
  • Sat in on an ongoing court case and participated in meetings to discuss the Project for The Innocent legal team's strategy
  • Work culminated in winning the court case and freeing a wrongly imprisoned woman

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & History

Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Harvard Westlake
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Analytical Writing
  • Historical analysis
  • Researching information
  • Editing
  • Human Relations
  • Interviewing
  • Computer literacy
  • Social Media

Timeline

Political Science Intern

Biasly
05.2022 - 08.2022

Social Media Editor

WUPR
04.2022 - Current

Writing & Journalism Intern

The Borgen Project
06.2021 - 08.2021

Staff Writer

Washington University Political Review
10.2020 - Current

Intern

Snap Ships
06.2020 - 08.2020

Intern

Loyola Law School Project For The Innocent
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & History

Washington University in St Louis

High School Diploma -

Harvard Westlake
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