Soraya Ferdman
Editorial Assistant at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting- Claim this Profile
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Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Nov 2021 - Present
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First Amendment Watch
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Writer
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2021
I write and manage content for First Amendment Watch, a news and education site, a project of the Arthur C. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU. We are dedicated to documenting threats on rights of speech, press, assembly, and petition. As a writer, I am particularly interested in how the First Amendment law will come to apply to new technologies, as well as issues of free speech and academic freedom on university campuses. I write and manage content for First Amendment Watch, a news and education site, a project of the Arthur C. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU. We are dedicated to documenting threats on rights of speech, press, assembly, and petition. As a writer, I am particularly interested in how the First Amendment law will come to apply to new technologies, as well as issues of free speech and academic freedom on university campuses.
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PEN America
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Consultant
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
Worked on a report that dealt with contemporary debates on free speech in higher education. The report covers issues like controversial speakers, new legislation, student attitudes, and academic freedom.
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Free Expression Programs Intern
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression worldwide. The organization uses its network of more than 7,200 writers, essayists, playwrights, editors, essayists, and novelists to advocate for free speech issues. In my role as intern, I have worked as a liaison between the department's three directors, helping plan events, coordinate travel, draft petitions, write press statements, and prepare presentations. I have also helped conduct research on campus free speech issues, including online harassment of professors and student attitudes towards censorship.
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Mashable
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United States
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Online Media
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200 - 300 Employee
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Social Good Fellow
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
Mashable's Social Good channel provides news and resources on social impact, activism, philanthropy and world-changing innovation for the digital generation. I produced a number of articles on a wide range of topics over the course of my fellowship. Mashable's Social Good channel provides news and resources on social impact, activism, philanthropy and world-changing innovation for the digital generation. I produced a number of articles on a wide range of topics over the course of my fellowship.
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The College Hill Independent
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Writer
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
The College Hill Independent is a weekly newspaper written, illustrated and designed by students from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. The newspaper brings together journalistic reporting, creative writing, as well as previews and reviews of upcoming events. While a staff writer, I produced three satirical pieces including "Aw Shucks," "Winter Olympics Served Hot," and "Monkey's Business." I also authored two features, "The Human Gaze" and a "Constructed Divide." The College Hill Independent is a weekly newspaper written, illustrated and designed by students from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. The newspaper brings together journalistic reporting, creative writing, as well as previews and reviews of upcoming events. While a staff writer, I produced three satirical pieces including "Aw Shucks," "Winter Olympics Served Hot," and "Monkey's Business." I also authored two features, "The Human Gaze" and a "Constructed Divide."
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U.S. House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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U.S. Congressional Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
I worked in the office of Jamie Raskin, then and current U.S. House Representative for the 8th district of Maryland. There, I was trained in the legislative process and congressional procedures. My responsibilities included leading Capitol tours, speaking with constituents, writing legislative correspondences, summarizing policy changes, and researching upcoming legislation. I worked in the office of Jamie Raskin, then and current U.S. House Representative for the 8th district of Maryland. There, I was trained in the legislative process and congressional procedures. My responsibilities included leading Capitol tours, speaking with constituents, writing legislative correspondences, summarizing policy changes, and researching upcoming legislation.
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Media Intern
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Trained by site founder, Mary Scherpe, on reviewing food, style, and art in Berlin, Germany. Produced articles and illustrations both as visiting writer and graphic designer. Assisted in managing events and conferences, coordinated product shipment and delivery, researched for advertisement campaigns. Trained by site founder, Mary Scherpe, on reviewing food, style, and art in Berlin, Germany. Produced articles and illustrations both as visiting writer and graphic designer. Assisted in managing events and conferences, coordinated product shipment and delivery, researched for advertisement campaigns.
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Brown Political Review
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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Jan 2015 - May 2016
Assisted in running the Brown Political Review, Brown's non-partisan political magazine as part of the publication's executive board. I also led a team of over a dozen illustrators in producing all visual content for the magazine and website. During this time I was able to develop new visual thinking strategies in multiple mediums and styles. Assisted in running the Brown Political Review, Brown's non-partisan political magazine as part of the publication's executive board. I also led a team of over a dozen illustrators in producing all visual content for the magazine and website. During this time I was able to develop new visual thinking strategies in multiple mediums and styles.
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Best Delegate Model United Nations
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media Intern
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
After participating at the club level for four years, I worked as a staff writer for Best Delegate, the world's most popular website on Model United Nations. My articles provided advice on how to navigate debate, improve rhetorical skills, and lead a conference. After participating at the club level for four years, I worked as a staff writer for Best Delegate, the world's most popular website on Model United Nations. My articles provided advice on how to navigate debate, improve rhetorical skills, and lead a conference.
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Education
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Brown University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History -
Saint Johns School
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Bard College Berlin, A Liberal Arts University
Semester Abroad, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies