Rebecca Mariscal

952-693-8596
Objective
Obtain a position as a reporter at a newspaper where I can maximize my journalistic abilities.

Experience
TommieMedia

02/2014-Present

Submitted three story ideas each week and attended weekly staff meetings.

As a senior reporter, worked on in-depth, relevant and timely news that related to campus interests in
weekly stories and shift stories.

School of Social Work

04/2014-Current

Sole reporter and main content producer for the magazine.

Reported on events and interests of the School of Social Work.

Minnesota Connected

06/2014-09/2014

Produced daily news contact focusing on local interests.

Wrote features on local interests such as businesses and restaurants.

Education
University of St. Thomas

09/2012-05/2015

Candidate for B.A. in Communication and Journalism with a minor in Spanish

Took courses in Multimedia Reporting, Magazine Writing and Writing for the Web.

Skills

Strong knowledge of AP Style and grammar

Experience with in-depth reporting and reporting with a team

Able to produce solid content on deadline.

Familiar with Avid and Microsoft Office.

Awards

Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest 1st place in Social Issue and Investigative
Reporting

Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award finalist