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)