Kristina Abovyan
Deputy Editor at Vox Magazine- Claim this Profile
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Russian Full professional proficiency
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Armenian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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English for Journalism by University of Pennsylvania
CourseraMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CCC Member
American Councils for International EducationJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Media Relations
Muck RackJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
FLEX Alumnus
American Councils for International EducationMay, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vox Magazine
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Editor
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Jan 2023 - Present
- Lead planning and editing on two monthly feature stories for the magazine - Lead weekly meetings with around 15 editors and reporters - Coordinate with photo, art, digital and multimedia on all work related to feature stories - Serve as a department Teaching Assistant for staff meetings, pitch reviews and content ideation - Lead planning and editing on two monthly feature stories for the magazine - Lead weekly meetings with around 15 editors and reporters - Coordinate with photo, art, digital and multimedia on all work related to feature stories - Serve as a department Teaching Assistant for staff meetings, pitch reviews and content ideation
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Columbia Missourian
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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Jan 2023 - Present
Social justice reporter for the Spring 2023 semester
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Reporter
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Reporting for the special section on Innovations in Science and Technology
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MU Bond Life Sciences Center
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Writer
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Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
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EducationUSA
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adviser Assistant
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
• Assisted the EdUSA Adviser with the everyday work to maximize the effectiveness of the center • Managed EdUSA Armenia’s social media presence and mass emailing strategy to increase center’s outreach • Supervised Competetive College Club of 70 students to have more competitive college applicants • Managed, edited EdUSA Arm Blog and held monthly blog post writing sessions to share the students’ stories • Assisted the EdUSA Adviser with the everyday work to maximize the effectiveness of the center • Managed EdUSA Armenia’s social media presence and mass emailing strategy to increase center’s outreach • Supervised Competetive College Club of 70 students to have more competitive college applicants • Managed, edited EdUSA Arm Blog and held monthly blog post writing sessions to share the students’ stories
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Media Initiatives Center
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Armenia
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Assistant Intern
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
• Carried out administrative duties for 5 media projects to collect data, sort, file and send out project files • Drafted 5 project proposal ideas with the project manager to present for grants • Worked collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity in daily tasks • Carried out administrative duties for 5 media projects to collect data, sort, file and send out project files • Drafted 5 project proposal ideas with the project manager to present for grants • Worked collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity in daily tasks
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Independent Observer NGO
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Yerevan, Armenia
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Independent Observer
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
* Observed the election process * Reported the violations to the central office * Made suggestions to the election officials on improving the election process * Observed the election process * Reported the violations to the central office * Made suggestions to the election officials on improving the election process
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American University of Armenia
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Armenia
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Peer Mentor
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
• Supported first-year students in adjusting to campus and student life • Serve as a resource for students to identify and use appropriate campus services • Help facilitate and encourage mentee attendance at campus programs and events • Participate in training, programs, and activities • Supported first-year students in adjusting to campus and student life • Serve as a resource for students to identify and use appropriate campus services • Help facilitate and encourage mentee attendance at campus programs and events • Participate in training, programs, and activities
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Skyeng - онлайн-школа
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Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
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English Tutor
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Feb 2019 - Apr 2021
• Established clear individual objectives for each student • Planned, developed, and delivered goal-oriented lesson material • Observed and evaluates students’ effort • Prepared weekly reports on students’ achievements • Participated in monthly department meetings • Established clear individual objectives for each student • Planned, developed, and delivered goal-oriented lesson material • Observed and evaluates students’ effort • Prepared weekly reports on students’ achievements • Participated in monthly department meetings
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The Crowdfunding Formula - TCF
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Marketing Intern
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
• Secured print and online coverage for clients through targeted media outreach • Built and updated media lists and databases • Performed research and market analysis activities • Drafted and edited copy for press releases, pitches, and media materials • Communicated and built relationships with current or prospective clients • Secured print and online coverage for clients through targeted media outreach • Built and updated media lists and databases • Performed research and market analysis activities • Drafted and edited copy for press releases, pitches, and media materials • Communicated and built relationships with current or prospective clients
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Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Arts - MA, Journalism -
American University of Armenia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English and Communications