Denali Sagner
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Experience
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Flathead Beacon Productions
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Writer
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Newsroom Intern
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Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
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Freelance Writer
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Apr 2021 - Present
Report on politics and culture for outlets such as Billy Penn, the non-profit newsroom of WHYY. Broke critical story in national scandal over UPenn and Rhodes Scholar Mackenzie Fierceton. Contributed to reporting on the Holmesburg Prison experiments. Pitch stories, conduct investigative research, and write under strict and unpredictable deadlines. Developed content, wrote copy, and helped build website infrastructure for tech start-up in the childcare and family space. Report on politics and culture for outlets such as Billy Penn, the non-profit newsroom of WHYY. Broke critical story in national scandal over UPenn and Rhodes Scholar Mackenzie Fierceton. Contributed to reporting on the Holmesburg Prison experiments. Pitch stories, conduct investigative research, and write under strict and unpredictable deadlines. Developed content, wrote copy, and helped build website infrastructure for tech start-up in the childcare and family space.
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34th Street Magazine
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Issues Editor
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Managed production of special issues for magazine with monthly circulation of 40,000 readers. Oversaw 70+ writers, editors, photographers, and designers. Interviewed sources, edited longform stories, and wrote nationally-recognized investigative articles. Spearheaded original documentary project. Created the first unique digital shell for features on 34st.com in 2020.Awards: - 34th Street Magazine, “Campus Writer of the Year” (2020)- Associated Collegiate Press, Individual Award, Runner–Up “Feature Story of the Year” (2021)- Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, Student Keystone Media Awards, Feature Story “Honorable Mention” (2022)
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Features Editor
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
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Features Staff Writer
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Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
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Philadelphia magazine
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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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Editorial Intern
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Wrote news, feature stories, and service guides for leading general-interest city magazine. Reported on dynamic post-COVID era in Philadelphia politics, arts, and culture. Conducted research for and fact checked major digital and print projects, including the annual “Best of Philly” issue. Interviewed government officials, scientific experts, business owners, and major Philadelphia figures. Worked directly with reporters and editors to publish timely, engaging content. Wrote news, feature stories, and service guides for leading general-interest city magazine. Reported on dynamic post-COVID era in Philadelphia politics, arts, and culture. Conducted research for and fact checked major digital and print projects, including the annual “Best of Philly” issue. Interviewed government officials, scientific experts, business owners, and major Philadelphia figures. Worked directly with reporters and editors to publish timely, engaging content.
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Aimcast
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Blog and Content Creation Specialist
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
Significantly increased traffic on AIMeCAST’s website through multimedia content development. Wrote weekly blog articles on podcasting, corporate communications, healthcare, and business strategy. Developed AIMeCAST user case studies for promotional purposes. Managed AIMeCAST’s LinkedIn page, website, and social media marketing strategy. Significantly increased traffic on AIMeCAST’s website through multimedia content development. Wrote weekly blog articles on podcasting, corporate communications, healthcare, and business strategy. Developed AIMeCAST user case studies for promotional purposes. Managed AIMeCAST’s LinkedIn page, website, and social media marketing strategy.
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IssueVoter
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations and Media Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Pitched stories to and developed relationships with reporters and podcast creators. Wrote newsletters, Congressional bill summaries, and timely political news articles. Created a media kit and social media graphics. Managed public relations CRM. Developed and carried out original strategy to increase IssueVoter usership through college newspaper networks. Pitched stories to and developed relationships with reporters and podcast creators. Wrote newsletters, Congressional bill summaries, and timely political news articles. Created a media kit and social media graphics. Managed public relations CRM. Developed and carried out original strategy to increase IssueVoter usership through college newspaper networks.
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degree, major: American History, minor: Political Science -
White Plains Senior High School