Lauren Rhodes Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

• Exploring and highlighting businesses, attractions and foods from the state of North Carolina.• Fact-checking long and short-form content for online and print publication.• Attending monthly workshops to sharpen skills related to company workflow, publication practices and lifestyle-based writing.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Investigating deep and long-standing issues impacting students, the Orange County community and North Carolinians. • Conceptualizing stories and working closely with management to file Public Records Requests, build relationships with sources and produce thorough coverage.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Mentored a team of 40 writers and two assistant editors for weekly print editions and daily online news.• Edited all university-related articles while directing breaking news and developing news coverage.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Pitched stories for writers, guided their reporting, edited drafts and create University print pages. • Wrote breaking news and covered timely, impactful news on campus.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Worked closely with the Desk Editor to create accurate, fair and long-form coverage about issues impacting students, faculty and staff at the University level.• Developed monthly pitches to initiate projects within the desk.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Learned how to produce interesting stories, interview sources, write for tight deadlines and operate within an independent newsroom. • Specialized in covering student activism at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Producing creative photography that captures live games and timely events for marketing use. • Reporting live updates and refining sports writing skills while writing game recaps and player profiles.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Specializing in photo stories, portrait photography and breaking news events.• Increasing depth and variety of knowledge through coursework in documentary and editorial-style photography. • Published work featured in WUNC, The Daily Tar Heel, Carolina Alumni Review and the Gallery on Main located in High Point, NC.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Collaborated with two show teams to produce three hours of live broadcast daily using CNN-specific video and broadcast software.• Pitched stories for air, wrote scripts, edited footage and assisted with daily breaking news coverage. • Covered major national news events and assisted in facilitating a presidential debate.

• Documented Appalachian culture, challenges and testimonials for a home repair and construction non-profit that operated throughout the Appalachian Mountains.• Produced audio and visual content, including edited video, photographed subjects and wrote weekly ‘Rhodes on The Road’ blogs to connect others to the ASP network.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Facilitating the casting, shooting, and editing of student-made films.• Collaborating with producers and directors to accomplish various film production tasks, including sound production, lighting, and operating cameras.

High Point, Nc

• Taught water aerobics and swim lessons as well as provided lifeguard services. • Earned CPR, AED, and Lifeguard certifications.

Kernersville, North Carolina, United States

• Oversaw the planning and coordination of weekly children’s ministry curriculums.• Produced social media content.• Presented and led from the stage monthly.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Minor In Politics, Philosophy And Economics (Ppe).

Activities and Societies: • Dean's List, all semesters • Member of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity • Social Chair, UNC Swim.

International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma

Activities and Societies: Guilford County Schools Service Diploma (over 670 verified service hours) Interact Club President (2020-2022).