MOLLY HOFFER

CONTACT I am a hardworking and ambitious journalism student offering experience

in reporting, writing, and editing. I have been a part of the student media
Canton, OH 44708
team at Kent State for over a year now and have gained extensive
knowledge of the communication skills needed to interview sources and
330-705-8934 report newsworthy stories.

mhoffer1@kent.edu

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2023 - Current
SKILLS
Student Reporter Kent State Student Media, Kent, OH
• Associated Press Style • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
• Adobe Creative Cloud • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
• Microsoft Word • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Reporting • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain addition
• Story Editing • Wrote stories under tight deadlines.
• Interviewing
• Feature Writing August 2023 - December 2023
• Creative Writing Digital Tech Kent State Student Media, Kent, OH
• Wrote and edited the daily newsletter.
• Wired major news stories to the newspaper's website.
• Worked with digital team members to create designs for the
newspaper's website/newsletter.

May 2023 - August 2023

Copy Editor Kent State Student Media, Kent, OH
• Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
• Verified statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
• Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned
with established guidelines.

EDUCATION
Expected in December 2024
Bachelor of Science Journalism
Kent State University, Kent, OH
• Dean's List [Fall 2022 and Spring 2023]
• Relevant Coursework: [Reporting] & [Editing]
• Relevant Coursework: [Fashion Publishing] & [Photography]

December 2022
Associate of Science Journalism
Kent State University, Kent, OH