Devin Yingling Email & Phone Number

United States

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Working in the office of Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery County).

Remote

Collaborated closely with the SPLC legal/advocacy teams to produce accessible content that helps student journalists and advisers understand and assert their First Amendment rights. Throughout my daily tasks and long-term projects, I helped to tell student journalists' stories and why they matter for our democracy, and tell SPLC's story to show the wide-reaching impact the organization has on the journalism community.

South Africa

Spent one month immersed in South Africa writing stories related to issues of social justice for The Hawk Newspaper.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Led and supported a staff of 30-plus writers, reporters, photographers, social media managers. Oversaw business and distribution teams. Wrote and edited stories for each weekly edition of the newspaper.

Wrote news and features pieces, supported and helped to train new writers and editors, and aided in preparing social media content.

Philadelphia, Pa

Was responsible for managing and editing the opinions section, wrote weekly opinions pieces, and facilitated weekly editorial board meetings to write weekly editorial pieces.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Aided in editing submitted columns, and managed content production and page layout for the opinions section.

Remote

Worked with the SPLC team on producing regular content for the organization's blog, social media and newsletter, including an independent project exploring yearbook censorship by compiling resources, news and other information on the topic for student journalists and advisers to utilize.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Tutored students from across the university during 30 minute or one hour peer tutor sessions. Skill areas include journalism, argumentative papers, literary analyses and creative writing.

Conducted independent research studying intersectional media coverage and the effects on Kamala Harris’ campaign during the 2019 Democratic Primary Debates. Presented preliminary research and findings at the Fall 2021 NPSA Conference.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Mentored 18 middle school students at the Gesu School in Philadelphia to participate in region-wide Jr. Model United Nations Conference.

Kennett Square, Pa

Supported the office administration working in reception, drafted and prepared pleadings and filings for the practicing attorneys, filed paperwork within the Chester County Courthouse, aided in preparing Estate Planning documents, communicated with clients and opposing attorneys daily, and kept all office files organized and inventoried.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Minors In English & Journalism

Activities and Societies: The Hawk Student Newspaper; Undergraduate Summer Scholar Mentee; Writing Center Peer Tutor; Secretary of Hawk.

High School Diploma