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EDUCATION

American University, Washington, DC                                                                                                                   May 2026

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies 

  • GPA: 3.94/4.0

  • Dean’s List: Earned distinction every semester of enrollment (2022-2026)

  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Political Science Honors Society (Pi Sigma Alpha); Journalism & Mass Communications Honors Society (Kappa Tau Alpha)

 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Visual Director, K-District, Washington, DC                                                                        September 2023 - June 2026

  • Edited dance cover trailers and film promotional content

  • Brainstormed the conceptual development of the organization’s projects 

  • Planned production, filming location, make-up, hair, props, and styling for dance team

  • Planned visuals for each project and designed graphics to market on social media 

  • Recruited members through club fairs and interviewed applicants 

 

Online Engagement & Content Creation Intern, American University Hillel, Washington, DC   May 2025 - May 2026

  • Designed social media posts and filmed/edited short-form videos for the organization's social media pages

  • Organized content calendar, tracked content progress, and managed quick deadlines

  • Created an online brand and examined success from social media analytics

  • Created engagement with the American University Jewish community through outreach

 

Technical Operations Intern, FOX Corporation, Washington, DC                                       February 2026 - April 2026

  • Edited show elements and packages for show materials

  • Collaborated and communicated with producers to ensure a fully prepared show

  • Staffed in the following departments: Control Room/Studio Operations, Editing, Assignment Desk, Transmission, and Lighting

  • Exposed to studio prompter systems and software

  • Tasked to complete studio operations, including teleprompter, studio setup, and other studio positions

 

Editing Supervisor, American University Television, Washington, DC                               November 2024 - April 2026

  • Finalized/approved all visual/audio materials for broadcast

  • Producer for broadcast tapings

  • Reviewed and provided feedback on all packages and Sound On Tapes to make broadcast-approved

  • Edited news package for bi-semester broadcast

  • Production assistant for 2024 Election Night coverage

 

Multimedia Contributor, American Way of Life (AWOL), Washington, DC                      September 2024 - April 2026

  • Pitched ideas for documentaries and video packages

  • Filmed and organized interviews for stories

  • Storyboarded, managed layouts, and edited interviews and b-roll for documentaries

 NexGen Intern, Montgomery Community Media, Silver Spring, MD                                      June 2025 - August 2025

  • Filmed, wrote, edited, and produced a new package to be aired on local television stations

  • Filmed and edited several short-form social content for the nonprofit’s social media

  • Supported the production of fellowship documentaries with intake forms and editorial feedback

 

Micah D. Bycel Legislative Fellow, Jewish Center For Justice, Los Angeles, CA                  May 2023- November 2023

  • Researched government policies to draft legislative action plans and calls for action

  • Wrote blog posts for the organization’s website

  • Monitored media to get real-time updates on policy progress

  • Created content for social media posts on current events

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