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Jenna Arnold

Valdosta

Summary

I am an award-winning Editor-in-Chief at The Spectator and have developed critical thinking and leadership skills in a fast-paced editorial environment. I am passionate about writing and editing and excel in team collaboration. I love content creation and increasing engagement with readers.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor-in-Chief

The Spectator
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed publication website, podcast/vodcast, and social media presence.
  • Increased engagement with readers through social media.
  • Managed staff and reporters through set deadlines and expectations.
  • Connected with faculty and staff in the University to ensure transparency.
  • Trained new staff to increase the quality of work.

Cashier

Ace Hardware
07.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers and accommodated to their needs and concerns.
  • Multi-tasked behind the register and on the floor to help customers and coworkers.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy.

News Editor

The Spectator
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Won 1st place award in Best Photograph-News and 2nd place in Best News Article-Investigative at GCPA in 2024.
  • Efficiently published stories as the news was still relevant.
  • Posted and updated the website.
  • Used inDesign to layout pages for the newspaper.
  • Created news packages.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2026

Skills

  • Copy editing
  • Professional Writing
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Deadline management

Timeline

Editor-in-Chief

The Spectator
08.2024 - Current

Cashier

Ace Hardware
07.2024 - Current

News Editor

The Spectator
08.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English

Valdosta State University
Jenna Arnold