Vincent DiFonzo

Lead Copy Editor at The Gettysburgian
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
    CITI Program
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Copy Editor
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      As Lead Copy Editor, I am in charge of the Gettysburgian's copy-editing team. I manage a team of copy editors and run meetings, in addition to ensuring that all articles are up to AP-style standards before their publication to both the website and into the monthly magazine.

    • Opinions Editor
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      As the Opinions Editor, I am responsible for all content in the opinions section of the Gettysburgian. This involves communicating with writers, editing articles, and holding weekly office hours.

    • Content Manager
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Responsible for the website of the Gettysburgian newspaper. I review, edit, format, and post content onto our website, in addition to contribution to the editorial board, in which I brainstorm content ideas and write articles for publication to both the website and to the monthly magazine.

    • Opinions Staff Columnist
      • Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

    • Staff Writer
      • Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

      Joined the Gettysburgian news staff for the Fall 2022 semester. In this position, I researched for and wrote articles for publication in the news section. Promoted to Content Manager at the end of the semester.

    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Journalism Intern
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Inside Washington Program Participant
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • Editor
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • Associate Editor
      • Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

    • Legislative Offices
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Legislative Intern for Representative Dan K. Williams
      • May 2023 - Aug 2023

      Intern for Rep. Dan K Williams of the 74th district. Conducts research on issues for potential bills and on existing bills for Rep. Williams. Helps constituents of the 74th district with accessing resources the office provides, including services regarding local taxes, gaining copies of vital records, accessing unemployment benefits, and much more. Learning how the PA House of Representatives runs day-to-day from coworkers with years of experience in both Harrisburg and in-district. Intern for Rep. Dan K Williams of the 74th district. Conducts research on issues for potential bills and on existing bills for Rep. Williams. Helps constituents of the 74th district with accessing resources the office provides, including services regarding local taxes, gaining copies of vital records, accessing unemployment benefits, and much more. Learning how the PA House of Representatives runs day-to-day from coworkers with years of experience in both Harrisburg and in-district.

  • Gettysburg College English Department
    • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Department Office Assistant
      • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

      Responsible for day-to-day administrative activities, such as filing paperwork and answering calls as well as research, interviewing, & writing for the Department Newsletter published at the end of each semester. Responsible for day-to-day administrative activities, such as filing paperwork and answering calls as well as research, interviewing, & writing for the Department Newsletter published at the end of each semester.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contours of the Middle East Program Participant
      • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

      In this program, I learned about the many cultural, social, and politics issues facing the nations of the modern Middle East. Led by former Department of Defense official and current president of the US-UAE Business Council Danny Sebright, I gained deep insights into issues facing the Middle East through small group discussion with other students and guest speakers, including many prominent American, Emirati, Palestinian, and Israeli government officials. In this program, I learned about the many cultural, social, and politics issues facing the nations of the modern Middle East. Led by former Department of Defense official and current president of the US-UAE Business Council Danny Sebright, I gained deep insights into issues facing the Middle East through small group discussion with other students and guest speakers, including many prominent American, Emirati, Palestinian, and Israeli government officials.

  • Gettysburg College Counseling and Wellness
    • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Student Office Assistant
      • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

    • Pharmacy Technician
      • Aug 2018 - Jan 2023

      In this role, I work in running the pharmacies day-to-day activities, such as assisting customers with their prescriptions, assisting the pharmacist, filling of prescriptions, and filing of paperwork. I have gained invaluable experience working with people in a retail environment through this role. In this role, I work in running the pharmacies day-to-day activities, such as assisting customers with their prescriptions, assisting the pharmacist, filling of prescriptions, and filing of paperwork. I have gained invaluable experience working with people in a retail environment through this role.

  • Gettysburg College Students Against Sexual Assault
    • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Treasurer
      • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

      Member of the executive board of Gettysburg College's Students Against Sexual Assault. Responsibility over the budget/finances of the club, in addition to contribution to executive board meetings and planning meetings and events for members. Member of the executive board of Gettysburg College's Students Against Sexual Assault. Responsibility over the budget/finances of the club, in addition to contribution to executive board meetings and planning meetings and events for members.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Emerging Threats in National Security Program Participant
      • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

      Participated in active small group discussion on important issues related to national security and foreign affairs of the United States. Learned from expert guests and engaged in asking questions to learn about government. Participated in active small group discussion on important issues related to national security and foreign affairs of the United States. Learned from expert guests and engaged in asking questions to learn about government.

Education

  • Gettysburg College
    Bachelor's degree, History & International Affairs, Minor in Political Science and Economics
    2021 - 2025
  • Bishop Shanahan High School
    High School Diploma
    2017 - 2021

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