Karin Abcarians Resume
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Karin Abcarians Resume

Karin Abcarians

Web, TV and Print Journalist

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Strengths
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• Over 6 years of experience with freelance writing and reporting.
• Experienced in broadcast news and operating cameras.
• Expert with WordPress, Tumblr and Blogger.
• Fluent in social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
• Proficient with Rundown Creator, Adobe InDesign, Pixlr, Canva, Grammarly, Hemingway App, Microsoft Office and G Suite.
• Bilingual; fluent in English and Armenian.

Experience
JAN 2012 - PRESENT
Freelance Journalist/Writer
La Crescenta, CA
• Currently a contributing writer for Screen Invasion, Nerdophiles and The Sartorial Geek.
• Developed multiple ongoing features focused around women and their geek obsessions.
• Created an ongoing feature that highlights lesser known actors and actresses.
• Conduct interviews with actors, directors and cosplayers.
• Leverage Facebook and Twitter to interact with readers and increase engagement.
• Write reviews and recaps of TV shows, including Marvel's Luke Cage, Arrow, Doctor Who, Sherlock, The Walking Dead and
Castle Rock.
• Written for numerous online outlets including Uproxx Media, Fan Fest, Geekpr0n, Yo! Raps Magazine and What Culture.
• Social media editor for food Instagram account @FeastInLA.

JAN 2018 - MAY 2018
Reporter/Social Media Editor CSUN On Point - Northridge, CA
• Reported on California wildfires, fad diets, activism and social media’s impact on young women.
• Live-tweeted every news show and wrote recaps for print.
• Anchored an episode on activism.
• Operated camera in studio for news broadcasts.
• Added and edited scripts in Rundown Creator for use on the teleprompter.

AUG 2017 - DEC 2017
Staff Reporter The Sundial (CSUN Student-run newspaper) - Northridge, CA
• Collaborated with the Culture Clash editors to create a weekly round-up of events.
• Researched and published stories on local news and pop culture.

Education
GRADUATED MAY 2018
California State University, Northridge, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
COMPLETED
DEC 2015
Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
General Education Courses