Mirabella Miller

Editor in Chief at Scripps College Journal
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Portland, Oregon, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editor in Chief
      • May 2023 - Present

    • Nonfiction Editor
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      As Nonfiction Editor, I read, assessed, and provided feedback to all nonfiction submissions to the journal, working closely with authors to revise selected pieces for publication through multiple rounds of editing. I also communicated with editors of other sections to create a cohesive publication that adhered to our mission and voice.

    • Staff Contributor
      • Dec 2019 - May 2020

      Revised my Sands Award-winning essay for publication in the Spring 2020 edition of the journal. Wrote articles for online publication throughout the semester, including a featured article on nationally-bestselling author R.O. Kwon.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Open Academy Fellow
      • May 2023 - Present
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Core Writing Mentor
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Provided course-specific academic writing support to first-year students. Led writing workshops and peer review sessions, held one-on-one tutorial meetings, and worked closely with professor to support student writing throughout various assignments.

    • Editorial Intern for Office of Marketing and Communication
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Pitched, wrote, and revised weekly articles for the college website to drive fundraising and engagement efforts. Conducted interviews with various members of the college community for meaningful, human-centered content. Used demonstrated writing skills to reach target audience through clear, compelling, and accessible prose.

    • Writing Tutor
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Provided academic writing support to 10+ students weekly, resulting in stronger academic essays and improved academic performance. Helped students develop strong application essays for professional, academic, and extracurricular opportunities. Strengthened personal writing skills by cultivating a deeper understanding of writing tools and strategies

    • Summer Research Fellow
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      Awarded the prestigious Esterly Award to pursue an independently-designed interdisciplinary summer research project titled “Dystopian Sweetheart: Femininity and Existential Dread”. Conducted 8 qualitative interviews with 5C students and alumni. Synthesized interview data with research from a variety of fields, including history, philosophy, and media studies. Scripted and produced a multi-episode podcast to communicate findings to a general audience in an engaging and relevant format.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Makerspace Steward
      • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

      Facilitated new student-run makerspace by providing support and instruction to users. Led workshops to teach users about different machines such as 3D printers and laser cutters. Developed instructional and safety procedures for the space with steward team. Helped cultivate an atmosphere of creativity and exploration. Facilitated new student-run makerspace by providing support and instruction to users. Led workshops to teach users about different machines such as 3D printers and laser cutters. Developed instructional and safety procedures for the space with steward team. Helped cultivate an atmosphere of creativity and exploration.

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Arts & Culture Features Writer
      • Jan 2021 - May 2022

      Wrote wide-ranging weekly articles for the Arts & Culture section, including reviews, features, and profiles. Planned and executed interviews with students, staff, faculty, and community members. Integrated editorial feedback in a timely manner while maintaining unique journalistic voice. Wrote wide-ranging weekly articles for the Arts & Culture section, including reviews, features, and profiles. Planned and executed interviews with students, staff, faculty, and community members. Integrated editorial feedback in a timely manner while maintaining unique journalistic voice.

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Staff Writer
      • Sep 2019 - May 2021

      Contributed multiple stories to each issue of The Scripps Voice as both a news reporter, arts reporter, and music columnist. Met all story deadlines and promptly revised and edited stories based on editorial feedback. Contributed multiple stories to each issue of The Scripps Voice as both a news reporter, arts reporter, and music columnist. Met all story deadlines and promptly revised and edited stories based on editorial feedback.

    • United States
    • Philanthropy
    • Communications Director
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

      Served on the board of youth Youth Ending Slavery, a student-led nonprofit working to end human trafficking both locally and globally, as Communications Director. Wrote monthly newsletters using Mailchimp for 1000+ partner organizations and community members, drafted press releases for online distribution on relevant local policy issues, and crafted thoughtful and detailed social media content to drive engagement. Served on the board of youth Youth Ending Slavery, a student-led nonprofit working to end human trafficking both locally and globally, as Communications Director. Wrote monthly newsletters using Mailchimp for 1000+ partner organizations and community members, drafted press releases for online distribution on relevant local policy issues, and crafted thoughtful and detailed social media content to drive engagement.

    • Editor In Chief
      • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      As one of the Editors In Chief of Cleveland's student newspaper, I l co-ed a team of about 30 reporters, designers, photographers, and section editors in producing a 30-page paper every month. Had a lead role in every step of the paper, including pitching stories, supporting younger reporters, editing, page design using Adobe InDesign, and fundraising through securing advertisements from local businesses. Wrote an average of 3-4 stories per issue averaging 1000 words in length, including breaking news stories, a music column, and commentary pieces. Copy-edited all stories in accordance with the paper's style guide. Responsible for uploading all content to a WordPress site. Show less

Education

  • Scripps College
    Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters, Creative Writing
    2019 - 2024
  • Cleveland High School
    High School Diploma
    2015 - 2019

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