Kira Silbergeld

kirasilbergeld.squarespace.com kirasilbergeld@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Elon University, Elon, N.C. | August 2018 - May 2022
Journalism B.A., Political Science B.A.
Lambda Pi Eta (Communications Honors Society), Dean’s List, Alpha Chi Omega
The Pendulum, Pi Sigma Alpha
WORK EXPERIENCE
Gotham Gazette (June 2021 - Present)
Intern
• Conduct research on various local elections in New York City.
• Write articles updating voters on electoral candidates and winners.
• Aid staff reporters in conducting research regarding the New York City electoral system.
Elon Votes! (January 2021 - Present)
Voting Ambassador
• Utilize knowledge about elections and election resources in order to aid students in registering to
vote and coming up with a voting plan.
• Hold office hours weekly in order to answer any questions about the voting process or Elon Votes!
Elon University Office of Admissions (September 2020 - Present)
Office Assistant
• Acquire knowledge of Elon University’s admissions and administrative process to satisfy the inqui-
ries of prospective students and their families.
• Greet tours and other visitors at the front desk.
D.C. Witness (June 2020 - August 2020)
Reporting Intern
• Attend daily court hearings, take notes on the proceedings and write briefs and long form stories
on criminal cases in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Track criminal court cases in various databases.
• Write long form articles analyzing arrest trends after conducting research.
Elon University Center for Writing Excellence (August 2019 - Present)
Writing Center Consultant
• Aid peers in revising various writing assignments.
• Collaborate with other consultants to create writing resources for students.
KidZone TV at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital (July 2019 - August 2019)
Intern
• Operated the cameras and sound board for interactive shows daily.
• Create, produce and host my own game show.
SKILLS
AP Style HTML Google Drive
Adobe Creative Suite