Feminist Podcaster
KATE MAYS
Journalist
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kateflannerymays
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EDUCATION
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Journalism News and Information
Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
EXPERIENCE
90.7 KJHK
Lawrence, KS
2016 – present Podcast Producer
Contribute stories to a biweekly podcast. Responsible for pitching ideas, conducting interviews, and editing. Additionally, started own serialized podcast “30,000 Stories,” in which every week I interview a student I’ve never met about their life story.
KU News Wire
Topeka, KS
2019-present Statehouse Reporter
Attend hearings and committee meetings at the Statehouse, interview representatives, and write stories for the KU News Wire. Responsible for updating social media during Statehouse events.
Rebecoming Human
2018 —2019 Podcast Consultant
Helped the founder of Everyday Feminism, Sandra Kim, start her own podcast. Advised and assisted on planning podcast.
Kansas City Business Journal
Kansas City, MO
Summer 2018 Editorial Intern
Pitched and reported on business stories in the Kansas City area. Wrote stories for the website daily. Contributed to five cover stories for the weekly print edition.
United Nations UU Office
New York City, NY
Summer 2017 Women’s Initiative Intern
Pitched, researched, and wrote blog posts for the office’s website. Photographed office events. Helped to promote the office through social media. Represented the UU office at United Nations events and meetings.
Felton Associates
Lenexa, KS
Summer 2014 Executive Assistant
Assisted CEO of an agriculture consultant agency. Responsible for file organization, answering business inquiries, data entry, transcribing reports, and general company research.
ACTIVITIES
90.7 KJHK
Lawrence, KS
2016 – present DJ
Weekly DJ for 90.7 KJHK. Pitched and developed show concept. Promote show through social media.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lawrence, KS
2016—present Dean’s Student Advisory Council
Selected to meet with the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences monthly to advise on student issues within the college. Responsible for planning outreach events for the college.
Women’s Intercultural Center
Anthony, NM
Spring 2017
Alternative Breaks Site Leader
Led a group of KU student volunteers at the Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico. Facilitated an immigration rights meeting for the community. Assisted in citizenship classes at the center.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Kansas Press Association Second Place: Story/Picture Combo
“Wood, meat, sauce, and sides—learn the essentials of the KC BBQ experience”
Kansas City Business Journal, July 2018
KU Writer’s Faire Selected work
“See You Next Tuesday: the reclamation of the most taboo word in the English language”
Paper selected for display
KU Undergraduate Research Award Nominee
“Ecofeminsim and the Paris Agreement”
SKILLS
Audio Editing (Adobe Audition/Audacity)
Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop
Social Media
Copy Editing
HTML
KATE MAYS
Journalist
------------
kateflannerymays
@------------
EDUCATION
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Journalism News and Information
Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
EXPERIENCE
90.7 KJHK
Lawrence, KS
2016 – present Podcast Producer
Contribute stories to a biweekly podcast. Responsible for pitching ideas, conducting interviews, and editing. Additionally, started own serialized podcast “30,000 Stories,” in which every week I interview a student I’ve never met about their life story.
KU News Wire
Topeka, KS
2019-present Statehouse Reporter
Attend hearings and committee meetings at the Statehouse, interview representatives, and write stories for the KU News Wire. Responsible for updating social media during Statehouse events.
Rebecoming Human
2018 —2019 Podcast Consultant
Helped the founder of Everyday Feminism, Sandra Kim, start her own podcast. Advised and assisted on planning podcast.
Kansas City Business Journal
Kansas City, MO
Summer 2018 Editorial Intern
Pitched and reported on business stories in the Kansas City area. Wrote stories for the website daily. Contributed to five cover stories for the weekly print edition.
United Nations UU Office
New York City, NY
Summer 2017 Women’s Initiative Intern
Pitched, researched, and wrote blog posts for the office’s website. Photographed office events. Helped to promote the office through social media. Represented the UU office at United Nations events and meetings.
Felton Associates
Lenexa, KS
Summer 2014 Executive Assistant
Assisted CEO of an agriculture consultant agency. Responsible for file organization, answering business inquiries, data entry, transcribing reports, and general company research.
ACTIVITIES
90.7 KJHK
Lawrence, KS
2016 – present DJ
Weekly DJ for 90.7 KJHK. Pitched and developed show concept. Promote show through social media.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lawrence, KS
2016—present Dean’s Student Advisory Council
Selected to meet with the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences monthly to advise on student issues within the college. Responsible for planning outreach events for the college.
Women’s Intercultural Center
Anthony, NM
Spring 2017
Alternative Breaks Site Leader
Led a group of KU student volunteers at the Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico. Facilitated an immigration rights meeting for the community. Assisted in citizenship classes at the center.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Kansas Press Association Second Place: Story/Picture Combo
“Wood, meat, sauce, and sides—learn the essentials of the KC BBQ experience”
Kansas City Business Journal, July 2018
KU Writer’s Faire Selected work
“See You Next Tuesday: the reclamation of the most taboo word in the English language”
Paper selected for display
KU Undergraduate Research Award Nominee
“Ecofeminsim and the Paris Agreement”
SKILLS
Audio Editing (Adobe Audition/Audacity)
Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop
Social Media
Copy Editing
HTML