Rebecca Wilkin's Resume
Rebecca L. Wilkin
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435 Radcliffe Street, Wyckoff NJ 07481
EDUCATION
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
May 2018
B.A., Majors: Biology, Journalism/Science and Environmental Writing GPA: 3.63
Graduated with high honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Video Writing Fellow for Science, Business Insider, New York, NY September 2018 - March 2019
� Wrote and fact-checked six to eight video scripts per month on science-related topics
� Researched, pitched and pursued original story ideas on subjects ranging from physics to physiology
� Interviewed scientists, physicians and researchers from across the world
� Collaborated with video editors to develop videos that received up to two million views
Science Communication Intern, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY June � August 2018
� Produced online feature stories and press releases for the laboratory�s communications department
� Translated complex scientific concepts for a general audience and interviewed lab scientists
� Created brochures, video scripts and fact sheets to promote the lab�s latest scientific research
Digital Team Intern, The New York Post, New York, NY
June � August 2017
� Built content for the news, health and technology sections of the site
� Wrote approximately 25 articles on lifestyle and science-related topics
� Assisted members of the photo and video departments to generate visuals for each story
Communications Intern, Resolve Magazine, Bethlehem, PA
August � December 2017
� Developed content for print and online formats for Lehigh�s Dean of Engineering Office
� Pitched original story ideas and wrote feature articles on students, professors and alumni
� Communicated the university�s latest engineering news to technical and non-technical audiences
Managing Editor, The Brown and White, Lehigh University
August � December 2017
� Supervised and lead a staff of 150 individuals, oversaw day-to-day operations of the publication
� Served as the newsroom coach and the upper-managing arm of the visuals department
� Created The Brown and White�s first digital newsletter
TRAC Fellow Writing Tutor, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA August 2015 - May 2018
� Facilitated technology, research and communication among peers
� Collaborated with professors and edited students� papers
� Held individual writing conferences with 15 to 20 students multiple times throughout the semester
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Tableau, HTML
Media: GitHub, WordPress & Proprietary Content Management Systems, Slack, Parse.ly & Audience Analytics, SEO, Social Media Management, Copy-editing, APA & AP Style, In-house Style Guides, Proofreading Marks
Rebecca L. Wilkin
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435 Radcliffe Street, Wyckoff NJ 07481
EDUCATION
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
May 2018
B.A., Majors: Biology, Journalism/Science and Environmental Writing GPA: 3.63
Graduated with high honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Video Writing Fellow for Science, Business Insider, New York, NY September 2018 - March 2019
� Wrote and fact-checked six to eight video scripts per month on science-related topics
� Researched, pitched and pursued original story ideas on subjects ranging from physics to physiology
� Interviewed scientists, physicians and researchers from across the world
� Collaborated with video editors to develop videos that received up to two million views
Science Communication Intern, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY June � August 2018
� Produced online feature stories and press releases for the laboratory�s communications department
� Translated complex scientific concepts for a general audience and interviewed lab scientists
� Created brochures, video scripts and fact sheets to promote the lab�s latest scientific research
Digital Team Intern, The New York Post, New York, NY
June � August 2017
� Built content for the news, health and technology sections of the site
� Wrote approximately 25 articles on lifestyle and science-related topics
� Assisted members of the photo and video departments to generate visuals for each story
Communications Intern, Resolve Magazine, Bethlehem, PA
August � December 2017
� Developed content for print and online formats for Lehigh�s Dean of Engineering Office
� Pitched original story ideas and wrote feature articles on students, professors and alumni
� Communicated the university�s latest engineering news to technical and non-technical audiences
Managing Editor, The Brown and White, Lehigh University
August � December 2017
� Supervised and lead a staff of 150 individuals, oversaw day-to-day operations of the publication
� Served as the newsroom coach and the upper-managing arm of the visuals department
� Created The Brown and White�s first digital newsletter
TRAC Fellow Writing Tutor, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA August 2015 - May 2018
� Facilitated technology, research and communication among peers
� Collaborated with professors and edited students� papers
� Held individual writing conferences with 15 to 20 students multiple times throughout the semester
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Tableau, HTML
Media: GitHub, WordPress & Proprietary Content Management Systems, Slack, Parse.ly & Audience Analytics, SEO, Social Media Management, Copy-editing, APA & AP Style, In-house Style Guides, Proofreading Marks