I started my journey with Dateline as a freshman staff writer, developing my skills in reporting and writing. The following year, I stepped into the role of Social Media Manager, where I led our digital engagement and helped create a consistent social media presence for Dateline. My responsibilities included designing posts, planning our content calendar, and establishing a stronger online identity.

In my junior year, I took on the role of Multimedia Publications Editor, where I expanded our storytelling methods by incorporating multimedia elements, including video content and new social media templates, to reach a broader audience. This role allowed me to blend creativity with journalism, making our stories more interactive and visually appealing.

Now, as Editor-in-Chief, I lead every aspect of our publication, from overseeing story development to making final edits before publication. I’m committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and style consistency, reviewing each article carefully and cross-referencing the AP Handbook and Dateline Student Handbook. I also introduced a Fact-Checking stage to improve the reliability of our content after noticing some factual errors in previous publications. This step ensures that each story is accurate before going live.

To manage our workflow, we use ClickUp to track story progress across different stages of editing. Each section has its own space on the platform, making it easy for editors to monitor assignments and move stories along efficiently. We also maintain a shared Google Drive where all resources, templates, and photos are organized, giving our team easy access to everything they need for publishing.

As Editor-in-Chief, I run weekly staff meetings, creating detailed agendas to keep our discussions focused and productive. Each meeting includes time for story pitches and progress updates, ensuring everyone on the team stays aligned and motivated.