LENA HELEN SMITH 714.756.0756 | lenahelens@gmail.com JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE Features Editor || The Chimes at Biola University 2011-2012 | Jan. 2014 - present
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developed section content and managed writer assignments and deadlines edited articles, wrote headlines and captions for print and online content managed communication between writers, copy editors, designers and art director wrote articles for features and news sections
Writing and Research Intern for V.P. of International Programs || Samaritans’ Purse June - Aug. 2013
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wrote congressional testimony and policy recommendation letter on behalf of Ken Isaacs — V.P. of international programs — for the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission wrote internal ‘letter’ series on behalf of Isaacs for international and program staff defining the organization’s philosophical and practical approach to relief and development researched and compiled data pertinent to historical and contemporary issues in relief and development around the world completed special research assignments and participated in meetings regarding the organization’s work in confidential areas of interest
Journalism Intern || International Rescue Committee — Los Angeles Dec. 2012 - May 2013
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reported on the refugee resettlement experience and contemporary issues/events in the Los Angeles immigrant community developed and produced insightful articles for Los Angeles offices’ website to communicate the unique services provided to and challenges faced by the refugee and immigrant community completed extensive research for human interest articles, news articles and grant proposal narratives
Publications Editor || Student Missionary Union at Biola University Aug. 2012 - May 2013
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managed and produced social media and campaign content wrote and edited organization’s communications managed media contact between organization, university publications and external publications
EDUCATION B.A. Journalism and Integrated Media || Writing and Publishing emphasis Biola University — La Mirada, Calif. expected graduation - May 2014 SKILLS interviewing and reporting | writing and editing | data and content analysis | convergent media production | social media and digital strategy | cross-cultural and international communication PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society for Collegiate Journalists — Biola University Chapter || member
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