Renee Elefante
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Project-Based Learning
EdpuzzleMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Panther
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Co-News/Politics Editor
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
- Brainstorm at least six News/Politics stories for each issue- Write one article per week (more if needed)- Research subject matter and conduct interviews for articles- Edit articles for content and AP style- Fact-check articles and ensure their accuracy- Communicate with staff writers frequently and assist in helping them find sources as necessary- Communicate with co-editor on story ideas, progress, concerns, etc.- Determine stories to include in News and Politics page layout for monthly print edition- Design News and Politics pages of print edition- Helped cover 2022 midterm election: Ballot propositions overview, election results analysis, Q&A with CA-40 congressional candidate Dr. Asif Mahmood
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Assistant News Editor
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
- Contributed one article per week- Researched subject matter and conduct interviews- Edited articles from news staff writers, news editor, and managing editor
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Chapman University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Fellow for Susan Paterno
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Chapbook Magazine
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
- Pitch articles to editors-in-chief - Conduct research and interviews - Write articles using AP style - Communicate with editors-in-chief on story progress, source concerns, etc. - Pitch articles to editors-in-chief - Conduct research and interviews - Write articles using AP style - Communicate with editors-in-chief on story progress, source concerns, etc.
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Orange Coast Magazine
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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 2022 - Aug 2022
- Brainstormed and pitched ideas for blog posts and feature articles - Interviewed sources for profiles - Contributed to September 2022 cover story “Be Your Own Boss” - Fact-checked articles monthly, calling and emailing contacts listed - Helped check-in guests for magazine’s Best of 2022 party - Brainstormed and pitched ideas for blog posts and feature articles - Interviewed sources for profiles - Contributed to September 2022 cover story “Be Your Own Boss” - Fact-checked articles monthly, calling and emailing contacts listed - Helped check-in guests for magazine’s Best of 2022 party
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Voice Of OC
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Photojournalism Intern
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
- Received photo assignments weekly - Contributed to photo essays on Orange County Roe v. Wade protests and 2022 midterm primary election - Edited photos in Adobe Lightroom - Communicated with photo editor about assignments - Received photo assignments weekly - Contributed to photo essays on Orange County Roe v. Wade protests and 2022 midterm primary election - Edited photos in Adobe Lightroom - Communicated with photo editor about assignments
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SIMPLIFIED: A new way to engage with politics
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researching/Writing Team member
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
- Volunteer to write graphic explainers for political issues and concepts- Conduct and collect research from trustworthy sites- Communicate with Director of Content on content, deadlines, etc.- "Looking to the 2022 Midterms" post was reposted on Instagram by @bricksond and @tuscaction
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Graphics/Design Team member
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
- Volunteer to design Instagram post graphics- Utilize Canva to design, working with a variety of background and text colors as well as a set list of fonts- Communicate with Director of Content and Graphics Supervisor
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Voice Of OC
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Media Reporter
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
- Pitch ideas every month - Collaborate with peers to produce articles - Review city council meetings and interview council members - Pitch ideas every month - Collaborate with peers to produce articles - Review city council meetings and interview council members
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NewsBreak
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Fellow
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
- Pitched ideas weekly to "Content Specialists" (editors) - Interviewed, wrote, and published 10 news articles on a weekly basis - Took photos to include in article or get permission from sources to use photos - One of 24 fellows selected from dozens of applicants - One of few incoming sophomores selected - Some articles were featured in the daily "Local Stories" newsletter, daily national newsletter, and the company's Twitter account for original stories - Pitched ideas weekly to "Content Specialists" (editors) - Interviewed, wrote, and published 10 news articles on a weekly basis - Took photos to include in article or get permission from sources to use photos - One of 24 fellows selected from dozens of applicants - One of few incoming sophomores selected - Some articles were featured in the daily "Local Stories" newsletter, daily national newsletter, and the company's Twitter account for original stories
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The Panther
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Writer (News/Politics)
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Feb 2021 - May 2021
- Wrote one article per week (12 articles total) - Conducted interviews - Checked in with editor frequently throughout the week - Attended university-hosted events - "Climate Champions" article was shared on Dr. Kathleen Treseder's (UCI professor) City Council website - Wrote one article per week (12 articles total) - Conducted interviews - Checked in with editor frequently throughout the week - Attended university-hosted events - "Climate Champions" article was shared on Dr. Kathleen Treseder's (UCI professor) City Council website
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Editorial Team member
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Jul 2020 - Feb 2021
- Discussed how to report current events with team - Promoted new stories through Instagram - Posted live tweets during the first presidential debate of 2020 - Submited interview questions for Instagram livestreams - Wrote breaking news articles that get published in the daily newsletter or on the social media accounts - Discussed how to report current events with team - Promoted new stories through Instagram - Posted live tweets during the first presidential debate of 2020 - Submited interview questions for Instagram livestreams - Wrote breaking news articles that get published in the daily newsletter or on the social media accounts
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Education
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Chapman University
B.A. English, Journalism -
Diamond Bar High School
High School Diploma