Isabel Soisson Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

United States

Courier Newsroom is a digital-first, progressive media company building local newsrooms in states across the U.S. We believe that by investing in the work of local journalists across the country, we can positively impact civic participation and build a healthier democracy from the ground up.In this role, I am responsible for the following:Cover national and local politics, politicians and elections in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Wisconsin, Florida, North Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, Texas and Virginia.Pitch and write stories covering a wide range of topics such as education, abortion, LGBTQ rights, infrastructure, gun reform and more on a national level. Create Instagram reels and social media graphics in an effort to inform the public on what's happening in their given states. Collaborate to create social media content across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Pitch and write articles on topics ranging from the arts to the COVID-19 pandemic and more.

York, Pennsylvania, United States

Acted as the sole content producer for several hours daily, monitored breaking news, clipped and edited video, sent push notifications and edited reporter stories for content, AP style and other mechanics. Covered breaking news as it happened, while usually writing at least 3 to 4 stories a day.Served as the main editor of WPMT's morning newsletter, FOX43 First Look. Posted to social media across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) using Social News Desk, as well as optimized our station YouTube channel using TubeBuddy. Helped manage the station website, which keeps the 4.5 million citizens of the Susquehanna Valley region informed.

Led a team of over a dozen photo assistants as we searched for thousands of headshots of the USA Today High School Sports Awards 2021 Honorees.Communicated daily with editors, event managers and selection heads at 3STEP Sports, a partner of USA Today.

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States

Served and prepared food and drinks for dozens of customers daily at the small-scale Starbucks store. Cleaned, sterilized and performed closing duties daily. Regularly interacted with guests.

New York, New York

Assisted in script and set production with NBC News producers and anchors.Wrote technology and finance stories for NBC News’ digital platform.Transcribed, fact-checked and researched articles for anchors such as Stephanie Ruhle, Ali Velshi and Jacob Ward.

Seton Hall University

Oversaw the paper’s editorial board, staff, print production, website, social media and content.Researched, interviewed and reported on those affiliated with Seton Hall in order to provide readers with original content.Assisted section editors with formulating story ideas, copy editing and layout (WordPress and Adobe InDesign).

Seton Hall University

Created, assigned and managed weekly content for a 30-person staff, ultimately reaching a market of 10,000 students and others interested.Designed the layout of the first six pages of the weekly publication with Adobe InDesign.Responded to and assigned coverage of breaking news, edited stories for content, AP style and other mechanics.

Seton Hall University

Designed and formatted pages on Adobe InDesign; wrote content for Crime Logs, Throwback Thursdays and three other columns.

Seton Hall University

Assisted in arranging the layout and content of the paper utilizing WordPress and Adobe InDesign.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Created and designed posts for CNBC’s flagship Instagram account with Adobe Photoshop for an audience of two million people.Audited CNBC’s social media pages for fake accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.Edited social media content for SEO and otherwise optimized copy.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wrote digital and print articles on a variety of topics, including restaurants, skincare, makeup and events.Transcribed, fact-checked and worked with photographers in developing online and print featured stories.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Greeted, checked-in and sat guests as needed. Helped organize restaurant events and answer phones.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Edited and produced news stories from a variety of sources, including wires, partners and CNBC reporters.Wrote and curated news stories involving politics, technology, equities and retail matters.Worked with CNBC reporters researching such topics as political campaign analytics, stock market trends and tech developments.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Researched and fact-checked articles, transcribed interviews, shot and resized photos, updated online content, posted to social media and reported for both online (WordPress) and print publications.Managed the BizPhilly Twitter account, the official account of the magazine’s business blog (audience: two thousand).

Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

Planned, led and facilitated activities for children ages 5-13.Planned safe field trips and taught new skills such as archery and rock-climbing.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Photographed merchandise for the store’s website, assisted customers and managed the company’s Instagram account.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Managed administrative duties as needed while interacting with University staff.Handled sensitive and confidential information.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism; Political Science (Minor)

Activities and Societies: The Setonian - student-run newspaper; The University Chorus; Pretty Sharp - campus a cappella group.

High School, Vocal Music

Activities and Societies: Mixed Choir; Concert Choir; All-City Choir; Annual School Musical 2014 Advanced placement English Language.