Laura Marie Esposito
Laura Esposito
4 Mine St| New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | ------------| ------------
EDUCATION
Rutgers University – Rutgers School of Communication and Information New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Media Studies, Minor in Creative Writing, Specialization in Global Media May 2022 GPA: 3.779 / 4.0
Honors & Awards: Dean’s List Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Girls Scouts of America Gold Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Daily Targum New Brunswick, NJ
Columnist September 2019-Present
Writing bi-weekly opinion editorials discussing current events and popular topics in today’s world.
Providing content for print on a timely monthly basis of relevant news for a college aged audience.
Offering political commentary and following leads on both locally based and national stories.
Interviewing personnel and covering events relevant to Rutgers and local politics for articles.
Rutgers University Office of Summer and Winter Session New Brunswick, NJ
Communications Intern January 2020-Present
Working with staff to plan events and advertisements to alert and interest students in taking summer and winter classes.
Organizing and helping with large conferences and conventions such as the Writer’s Conference and Rutgers Day.
Controlling and updating the official social media accounts as well as gaining followers and social media interactions.
Engaging with customers and clients who have any questions or confusion about the summer and winter sessions.
WRSU Rutgers Radio New Brunswick, NJ
On Air Personality September 2018 – Present
Speaking on air for an entertainment news show, providing commentary on current events and promoting on campus events.
Interviewing local artists and relevant Rutgers personnel about current issues on campus and local events.
Writing a weekly script, producing and editing on air, while gaining knowledge on production and editing at a radio station.
Ruffalo Noel Levitz New Brunswick, NJ
Student Fundraiser September 2019-January 2020
Contacting alumni and keeping them updated on the University’s initiatives and campus development.
Maintaining relationships with parents of students and alumni and compiling demographic information for the university.
Raising money from alumni for various scholarships and research funds at Rutgers University.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Youth Advisory Board- Office of Andy Kim Long Beach Island, NJ
Member June 2020-September 2020
Serving on a youth panel for the office of Congressman Andy Kim to discuss systemic inequality.
Planning numerous voter registration events with the Congressman and his team.
Writing press releases and digital media for youth political participation events
Vice President- Gamma Phi Beta New Brunswick, NJ
Advisor, Executive Member November 2019 – Present
Enforcing Gamma Phi Beta’s policies, expectations and procedures and being the liaison between advisors and sisters.
In charge of funding, planning and organizing events such as Parents day, executive retreats and chapter events.
Overseeing all standards hearings, updating the bylaws and conduct code of the Rutgers University Chapter.
Public Relations Chair- Into the Light Foundation New Brunswick, NJ
Executive Member November 2019 – Present
Overseeing all digital marketing and social media while keeping the public updated about events.
In charge of funding, planning and organizing events that bring attention to mental health and suicide prevention.
Creating content and engaging with members of the organization. .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, WordPress, Adobe Audition
Activities: Society of Professional Journalists, Into The Light Suicide Prevention Foundation, Gamma Phi Beta, Italian Club, Creative Writing Club
Laura Esposito
4 Mine St| New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | ------------| ------------
EDUCATION
Rutgers University – Rutgers School of Communication and Information New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Media Studies, Minor in Creative Writing, Specialization in Global Media May 2022 GPA: 3.779 / 4.0
Honors & Awards: Dean’s List Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Girls Scouts of America Gold Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Daily Targum New Brunswick, NJ
Columnist September 2019-Present
Writing bi-weekly opinion editorials discussing current events and popular topics in today’s world.
Providing content for print on a timely monthly basis of relevant news for a college aged audience.
Offering political commentary and following leads on both locally based and national stories.
Interviewing personnel and covering events relevant to Rutgers and local politics for articles.
Rutgers University Office of Summer and Winter Session New Brunswick, NJ
Communications Intern January 2020-Present
Working with staff to plan events and advertisements to alert and interest students in taking summer and winter classes.
Organizing and helping with large conferences and conventions such as the Writer’s Conference and Rutgers Day.
Controlling and updating the official social media accounts as well as gaining followers and social media interactions.
Engaging with customers and clients who have any questions or confusion about the summer and winter sessions.
WRSU Rutgers Radio New Brunswick, NJ
On Air Personality September 2018 – Present
Speaking on air for an entertainment news show, providing commentary on current events and promoting on campus events.
Interviewing local artists and relevant Rutgers personnel about current issues on campus and local events.
Writing a weekly script, producing and editing on air, while gaining knowledge on production and editing at a radio station.
Ruffalo Noel Levitz New Brunswick, NJ
Student Fundraiser September 2019-January 2020
Contacting alumni and keeping them updated on the University’s initiatives and campus development.
Maintaining relationships with parents of students and alumni and compiling demographic information for the university.
Raising money from alumni for various scholarships and research funds at Rutgers University.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Youth Advisory Board- Office of Andy Kim Long Beach Island, NJ
Member June 2020-September 2020
Serving on a youth panel for the office of Congressman Andy Kim to discuss systemic inequality.
Planning numerous voter registration events with the Congressman and his team.
Writing press releases and digital media for youth political participation events
Vice President- Gamma Phi Beta New Brunswick, NJ
Advisor, Executive Member November 2019 – Present
Enforcing Gamma Phi Beta’s policies, expectations and procedures and being the liaison between advisors and sisters.
In charge of funding, planning and organizing events such as Parents day, executive retreats and chapter events.
Overseeing all standards hearings, updating the bylaws and conduct code of the Rutgers University Chapter.
Public Relations Chair- Into the Light Foundation New Brunswick, NJ
Executive Member November 2019 – Present
Overseeing all digital marketing and social media while keeping the public updated about events.
In charge of funding, planning and organizing events that bring attention to mental health and suicide prevention.
Creating content and engaging with members of the organization. .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, WordPress, Adobe Audition
Activities: Society of Professional Journalists, Into The Light Suicide Prevention Foundation, Gamma Phi Beta, Italian Club, Creative Writing Club