Elena Laughton

Education

Bachelor of Arts in  Journalism                                                                                                                                                   May 2024

Minors in Communication Studies and French                     

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Experience

Features Editor                                                                                                                                                           May 2023-May 2024

The Whit

  • Plan and pitch weekly content to assign to staff writers

  • Edit and title article submissions

  • Use Adobe InDesign to create page layouts

  • Photograph and report on campus news and events

Social Media Intern                                         September 2023- January 2024

Rowan University Department of Journalism

  • Create and share compelling content via Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads

  • Monitor engagement across social media platforms

  • Interact with followers via comments and direct messages

Top 40 Music Director                                                                                                                           May 2023- May 2024

Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS FM

  • Host weekly Top 40 “Pop Flavor” show serving as a DJ, selecting music, and discussing pop culture topics

  • Edit and produce songs to be broadcast ready for air

  • Produce a weekly entertainment news segment for the Rowan Report as well as daily news minutes 

  • Organize and train new staff members to work on specialty shows

Staff Writer                                                                                                                                                                 January 2024-May 2024

South Jersey Climate News

  • Write articles about climate and environmental topics of relevance to South Jersey

  • Monitor local news and pitch content

  • Prepare promotional materials and communications 

                                   

      Technical Skills

WordPress Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Audition Photography Canva

Languages

  • Proficient in French (reading, writing, speaking)