BRIELLE ASHFORD
120 East Taylor Street, Phoenix, Arizona 58004
| 248-535-5242 | brielle.ashford@asu.edu
Professional Summary
Accomplished and energetic Journalism and Mass Communication Major at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, as well as a student in Barrett, The Honors College, with a solid history of commitment to multimedia dynamism, reporting, editing and publishing articles.
Skills
- Strong Writing and Communication Skills
- Thorough Research Ability
- Knowledgeable in Social Media Use
- Experience in Online and Print Media
- Well-versed in AP Stylebook Guidelines
- Strong Listening Skills and Eager to Learn
- Experience in Journalistic Interviewing
- Familiarity with WordPress, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Google Docs, CSS, JavaScript and HTML coding and Adobe programs
- Familiarity with newsroom operations
Experience
Community Service Intern – WJBK FOX 2 Detroit
- Accepted three-year summer internship offer. Start in May 2017 to August 2019.
- Garnered internship along with being named an Emma Bowen Foundation scholar.
Community Reporting Intern – The Arizona Republic 08/2017 to 12/2017
- Accepted Fall internship offer. Start in August 2017
Reporter – Downtown Devil – Online Publication at Arizona State University 09/2016 to Present
- Research extensively to create wholistic, comprehensive articles to inform the community
- Write concisely, utilizing Associated Press Stylebook guidelines, to report on news developments
- Experience promoting articles on social media – produced an article that was the most-read on the publication’s website on the day of publication
- Collaborative problem solving and effective teamwork with fellow reporters, photographers and editors
Writer – The Chic Daily – Online publication – University Fashion Journalists Club 09/2016-Present
- Produce lifestyle feature content targeted for college aged readers
- Self-edit to keep in accordance with AP Stylebook guidelines
- Work with editors and fellow reporters to produce optimal content
- Experience in photography to accompany articles
Co-Editor – Tuna Talk School Newspaper 09/2013 to 05/2016
The Roeper School Journalism Staff – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Supervised staff, prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve print readability
- Oversaw publication production, including artwork, layout and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements
- Met frequently with artists, layout staff, reporters and other editors to discuss projects and resolve issues
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor of Arts 08/2016-Present
Journalism and Mass Communication
Expected graduation – May 2020
Dean’s Scholar – Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University
2016 Fall Semester Cronkite School – Dean’s List
Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- The Roeper School – Graduate – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 09/2012 to 06/2016
Phi Beta Kappa Society Honoree
