Melea Maglalang

8499 South Jack Tone Rd.

Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 565-7923
MELEAQM@GMAIL.COM

Objective
Motivated and dedicated individual currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Language, Culture, &
Society and a Double Minor in Educational Studies and Professional Writing from UC Santa Barbara. A
first-generation student with a passion for representation in storytelling and writing with the intention of
community engagement. Interested in a potential career in journalism and would like to gain experience in
creative and collaborative workplaces.

Skills
● Familiarity with Google Workspaces and Microsoft Office Platforms
● Knowledge of Associated Press News Writing Format.
● Collaborative and Communicative, willingness to learn.
● Deadline-driven and flexible with work schedules.

Experience
DAILY NEXUS STAFF WRITER | APRIL 2020 - JUNE 2023

Responsibilities: Write articles within set deadlines. Research campus and community-based
topics. Develop professional relationships with community leaders for story connections. Pitch
relevant and interesting story ideas fit for campus audience. Collaborate with team of editors
and other writers. Maintain consistent communication with editors for proofreading and
workshopping articles for weekly publication. Write both short-form and long-form feature
stories. Event coverage experience.

COASTAL VIEW NEWS INTERN | APRIL 2023 - JUNE 2023

Responsibilities: Work closely under Managing Editor to workshop stories for weekly print.
Receive press releases and write briefs. Attend weekly meetings with editor for line editing
sessions and discuss potential stories for upcoming print edition. Research community-based
organizations and events for local news reporting.

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT EDITORIAL INTERN | JULY 2022 - SEPTEMBER 2022

Responsibilities: Work closely with senior editors, assisting with topic research and investigation
about a wide range of topics, including court cases to general subject matters. Write news briefs
from press releases. Contact potential interview subjects and conduct interviews in-person or
over the phone. Write stories featuring community organizations, individuals, and businesses.
Learn about proofreading and editing processes for articles going into publication.

Education
AUGUST 2019 - JUNE 2023
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts in Language, Culture, & Society
Double Minor in Educational Studies and Professional Writing in Journalism