MILA G. JASPER [email protected] | @mila_jasper | www.linkedin.com/in/milagjasper | milagjasper.wordpress.com | 703.470.3488 Newspaper Experience Digital and Broadcast OVERVIEW Experience Fourth-generation (great-grandfather, Medill on the Hill, Winter 2018 grandfather, uncle) newspaper aficiona- NU Women’s Center, Fall 2017- Washington, D.C. Select journalism resi- do looking to recreate the old feeling of Present dency program reporting on political events holding a broadsheet for a modern au- in real-time for the Medill News Service Social Media & Marketing Coordinator dience. Believer in tight writing and the website. Provides actual newsroom experi- Digital media lead for interest group; devel- power of the questioning why. ence and chance to have articles distributed op marketing strategy to attract participants through the Medill News Service to outlets and present key issues. Run social media Seeking premier internship opportunity with major newspaper, broadcast or dig- around the country. accounts and develop all content; design ital media organization so I can show my and produce branding elements. male predecessors how it’s done. North by Northwestern, Winter WNUR Sports, Fall 2017-Present EDUCATION 2017-Present Political Reporter & Magazine Contributer Sports Broadcaster Present live sporting Northwestern University Report on local, regional, national political events over WNUR-FM radio; engineer stories for student-run news magazine, in broadcasts; research and develop spot Dean’s List student at the most pur- print and online editions. Pitch story ideas, charts; create sports-themed podcasts. ple university in the Midwest (Go Cats). perform research and interviews, develop Journalism and Political Science double articles for publication. major, planned certificate in Integrated Job Experience Marketing Communications. Selected to attend the elite Medill on the Hill res- The Daily Northwestern, Fall Center Desk Attendant, Fall idency reporting program in the Winter 2016 2016-Present 2018 quarter. Opinions Contributer Provide opinion Center Desk Attendant, Norris Univer- articles on topics of public interest, local, sity Center Oversee front-desk inquiries Freedom High School regional, national. Work with opinion editor from public and clients in diverse range of to select topic, develop and submit articles. programs, events, logistics, and general Graduated in the top 10% from a high university activities. Manage ticket sales and school in the second most boring town Uncaged, 2015-2016 key authorization using ticketing software in Virginia. All 700s+ on old SAT. 4-years and database records. Assist and train new of newspaper and journalism courses; Copy Editor (Bi-monthly student run employees on customer service, front desk newspaper editor; 7 AP classes; letters magazine) Achieved the copy editor position procedures, and daily functions. in academics, varsity volleyball, varsity in 3rd and final year in the high school jour- track. Champion at eating dinner in the nalism program. Played a leadership role on Bookseller, Summer 2017 car between band concerts and sports the editorial board; ensured thoroughness of practices. reporting, quality of writing, and the use of Barnes & Noble Book retailing, sales and proper tone. customer service. Research authors/titles, OTHER INTERESTS locate books, make recommendations for purchase, assist purchasers, complete trans- Northwestern Women’s Club Volleyball The Freedom Flyer, 2013-2015 actions. 2016 - Present | VA Juniors Volleyball Camp Assistant Coach Summer 2016, Section Editor: Opinions & Editorials De- 2017 | 7 years of Club Volleyball, 2 ap- velop, solicit, and edit opinion articles for the Journalism Workshops pearances in National Tournaments | monthly high school newspaper. Designed Yoga, running, and other sweaty fitness spreads and infographics using Indesign, Summer 2015 Illustrator, and Photoshop. activities | Progressive and feminist caus- Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop In- es | Never paying full price for fabulous vestigative reporting seminar, award for top | Shooting dirty looks at climate change Staff Writer Developed the fundamental student. deniers | Logic puzzle and board game reporting and writing skills necessary for any enthusiast | Street marcher/organizer | and all journalists to survive. Covered issues Summer 2014 Harry Potter | Kneeling for the national from the classroom level all the way through James Madison University J-Camp Ad- anthem | Fighting The Man | Isms, in my to the state level in a way that applied to the vanced reporting and writing course for high- opinion, are not good specific student and faculty audience. school students.