The MediaVillage Education Foundation coordinates with college career centers and organizations to attract diverse talent to our community. Each week in this space we are highlighting profiles of candidates who have submitted resumes at our AdvancingDiversity.org Resume Portal, where anyone looking to join the media and advertising business is encouraged to submit their CV and be connected to hiring teams. Below are 13 promising candidates from across the country who are looking for full-time or part-time opportunities and are willing to relocate. Watch for this weekly Resumes for Review e-mail.
E-mailresumes@mediavillage.org to be connected with candidates. Designate the Candidate Number(s) you are interested in (i.e. candidates 12-3, 12-5 and 12-8). Resumes are listed with permission.
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Week 12 Candidates: Journalists, Creatives and California-based
Journalist Candidates
Candidate #12-1: Andrew
- Class of 2024 at Concordia College.
- B.A. in Communication Studies and Multimedia Journalism; Minor in Criminal Justice.
- Previous experience as a News Reporter Intern, News Anchor, and International Student Ambassador.
- Bilingual in English and Swahili.
- Based in Washington, DC -- open to relocating. Looking for full-time, internships, remote work, in-person, or hybrid.
Candidate #12-2: Mark
- Master of Fine Arts in Writing and Producing TV from Long Island University -- Brooklyn.
- B.A. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University; Minors in Writing Seminars and Theatre Arts & Studies.
- Film and TV Industry Essentials Certification from NYU Tisch.
- A Film and TV Entertainment Journalist and previous Distribution and Acquisitions Coordinator.
- Based in New York, NY -- willing to relocate anywhere. Interested in full-time, part-time and internship positions; in-person, remote, or hybrid.
Candidate #12-3: Chiffon
- May 2023 graduate from University of Illinois at Urbana.
- B.S. in Journalism; Minor in Communications.
- A Multimedia Journalist with experience in pitching stories, collaborating with producers, and establishing professional relationships.
- Recent News Intern and Content Contributor familiar with handling breaking news.
- Based in Champaign, Illinois - could relocate to Texas, California, New York, Florida, Nevada. Interested in an in-person, remote, or hybrid internship or full-time role.
Candidate #12-4: Viktor
- MBA Candidate for Business Administration from Texas Southern University; expected graduation in December 2023.
- B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Texas Southern University.
- Five years of experience in editing, writing and production in the radio industry.
- Experience as a radio personality, multimedia journalist and video editor.
- Based in Kingwood, TX.
Creative Candidates
Candidate #12-5: Chloe
- Master’s Degree in English Literature and a Concentration in Media Studies from Claremont Graduate University (2023).
- Bachelor of Arts in History from Rice University (2021). Rhode Island School of Design (2019).
- Experience as a Social Media and Marketing Intern and Research Assistant.
- Artistic experience with videography, film, photo editing and design.
- Based in Seattle, WA - open to relocate to Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Looking for full-time, remote work, in-person or hybrid.
Candidate #12-6: Joaquin
- 2023 graduate from DePaul University.
- B.A. in Film & Video Television Production; Minor in Business Administration and Management.
- Experience as an Assistant Project Coordinator.
- Past creative roles include Line Producer/Camera Operator, Producer and Director.
- Based in Chicago, IL. Looking for full-time, remote work, in-person or hybrid.
Candidate #12-7: Jiles
- June 2023 graduate from DePaul University.
- B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations.
- Recent experience in social media analysis for Gatorade’s "Beat the Heat" ad campaign.
- Focus in Lead Generation, Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
- Based in Chicago, IL and is looking for a full-time position.
Candidate #12-8: Gabriel
- 2023 graduate from Duke University.
- B.A. in Visual and Media Studies: Cinematic Arts; Certificate: Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- Chair of Freewater Productions - Duke’s student-run film production company.
- Experience as a Production and Development Intern, Videographer and Editor.
- Native Spanish and English speaker.
- Based in Houston, TX. Looking for full-time, part-time, internships, remote work, in-person or hybrid.
Candidate #12-9: Alondra
- May 2023 graduate from Carroll University.
- B.S. in Graphic Communications.
- Passionate about working on print and branding.
- Experience as a Graphic Design Intern with the non-profit HEAR WI and Carroll University.
- Based in Milwaukee, WI. Interested in full-time and internship positions; in-person, remote or hybrid.
California-Based Candidates
Candidate #12-10: Emme
- May 2023 graduate from Boston College.
- B.A. in Political Science; Minors in Management and Leadership & Journalism.
- Previous Marketing and PR Intern at Data Axle.
- Skilled in Photoshop, Google Analytics, Salesforce, Airtable, Website Development and Editing, and Intermediate Spanish.
- Based in Irvine, CA -- open to relocating to Los Angeles. Looking for in-person, remote or hybrid full-time roles and internships.
Candidate #12-11: Makayla
- December 2022 graduate from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- B.S. in Media & Cinema Studies; Minor in Film Production and Communication.
- Recent roles as a Literary Manuscripts Intern, Development Intern and Talent Agent Assistant.
- Previous experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Payroll and A/R.
- Based in Los Angeles, CA. Looking for full-time, part-time, remote work, in-person or hybrid.
Candidate #12-12: Leah
- 2023 graduate from DePaul University.
- B.F.A. in Dramaturgy & Criticism; Minors in Film Production and Museum Studies.
- Recent role as an Executive Assistant - Point of Contact for the company’s CEO.
- Typing 83 WPM, proficient in social media management and administrative assistance.
- Based in Los Angeles, CA. Looking for full-time, remote work or hybrid.
Candidate #12-13: Lexi
- University of California, Santa Cruz, 2022 Graduate.
- B.A. in Philosophy and Literature.
- Certifications in AI, Empathy, & Ethics, Graphic Design, Digital Product Management, UI / UX Design, and Project Management.
- Experience as a Production Coordinator for Interloper Films.
- Based in Los Angeles, CA.