📍ABC Studios, 320 W. 66th Street, New York, NY
Before the production meeting for Season 11 of "The Dr. Oz Show" Summer 2019 Internship |
📍 The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Lion's Day Open House! (featuring the best mascot, Roscoe, of course) College Ambassador Program |
VICTORIA GIARDINA
EDUCATION:
The College of New Jersey, School of Arts & Communication- Class of 2022 | Current GPA: 3.89
Major: Journalism and Professional Writing
Minors: Communication Studies, Interactive Multimedia
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
College Honors Program
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society
Dean's List: Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019
Columbia University in the City of New York Independent Study Program- Investigative Journalism and Global Media
EXPERIENCE:
THE DR. OZ SHOW- New York, NY May 2019 -- August 2019
Digital Editorial Intern, DoctorOz.com
- Creatively pitched original article ideas and collaborated on segments for the Daytime Emmy Award-winning "The Dr. Oz Show"
- Increased page views on DoctorOz.com by integrating SEO strategies on the content management system
- Wrote copy for the Dr. Oz Newsletter daily, exploring the relationship between digital media and television production
- Researched nutritional data and edited images on Adobe Photoshop to build recipes for "The Dish on Oz!" segment
TCNJ OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS- Ewing, NJ February 2019 -- Present
College Ambassador
- 1 of 50 out of over 400 applicants chosen to represent the diversity and caliber of TCNJ students as a public relations representative, demonstrating excellent communication skills
- Guide prospective undergraduate students and their families around campus by giving daily, group, and weekend tours
- Effectively answer questions throughout tours and admission events, promoting TCNJ’s academic and community values
- Collaborate with fellow Ambassadors to assess and interview new applicants as a Selection Committee member
STEP UP MAGAZINE- Boston, MA May 2019 -- August 2019
Editor
- Provided edits, comments, suggestions, and feedback on articles
- Worked closely with writers remotely and suggested changes to enhance articles’ readability
- Fact checked articles to ensure credibility on the multifaceted digital platform
- Published articles pertaining to breaking news, health, lifestyle, and education to target audiences on a multifaceted media platform
- Collaborated with affiliated partnerships, such as Pinterest and Erin Condren, marketing promoted content in web articles
INVOLVEMENT:
THE SIGNAL- Ewing, NJ
Staff Writer + Health Columnist February 2019 -- Present
- Contribute news stories, feature articles and opinion pieces for the college newspaper under quick deadlines, strengthening interviewing skills
News Assistant February 2019 -- May 2019
- Shadowed editors in editing and placing news stories for print newspaper publications during Spring 2019 semester on Adobe InDesign CC software
LION'S TELEVISION - Ewing, NJ February 2019 -- Present
Production Assistant
- Collaborate with production team with scriptwriting, editing, shoots, and operations
- Deliver both nationwide and campus news to The College of New Jersey community on a recorded broadcast as an occasional news anchor
HER CAMPUS - Ewing, NJ February 2019 -- Present
Feature Writer
- Pitch original content ideas and incorporate AP Style into the digital media platform
KICK IT CANCER © - Manalapan, NJ [www.kickitcancer.org] April 2010 -- December 2017
Founder and President
● Raised over $25,000 to fund transportation for patient chemotherapy
● Hosted Future Speakers Society educational workshops to school districts
● Passed a bill with the New Jersey State Legislature for increased pediatric care funding
SKILLS:
Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Management Systems (CMS), Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), APA/MLA Style, HTML, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Hard News Reporting, Feature Writing, Magazine Writing, Microsoft Office, Italian
