Jessica Lodge: Education

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Jessica Lodge

5207 Council Grove Ln, Houston, TX 77088 | (832)353-7597 | [email protected]

Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS | MAY 2018 | DILLARD UNIVERSITY
· Major: Mass Communication; Concentration: Multimedia Broadcast
· Minor: English

Work Experience
MANAGING EDITOR | DILLARD COURTBOUILLON | AUGUST 2017-MAY 2018

· Responsibility to write, revise, and proofread copy for print, web, and social media. Constructed every
publication layout and create innovative headlines. Research, network and outreach with writers,
photographers, influencers, and content creators. Kept up with social media trends and new coverage.

CHIEF OF STAFF | DILLARD UNIVERISTY STUDENT SENATE | JULY 2017-MAY 2018


· Was able to work collaboratively with a diverse setting of individuals. Assist the Vice President in
facilitate effective decision-making. Participate in regular committee meetings. Ensure all committee
issues were addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and kept track of progress.

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE | SPEARS GROUP | JANUARY 2017-MAY 2018


· Created public releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and advertising campaigns via social media sites.
Composed and edited media recaps for different events in the Greater New Orleans area such as the
2017 NBA All-Star Weekend recap. Wrote articles for the firm’s website for events such as the 2017
Fried Chicken Festival, Diner en blanc, 2017 Savor Event, and the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend.

SPORTS WRITER | THE BLACK BEAT | SEPTEMBER 2016-JANUARY 2017


· Hand-picked by the editor-in-chief to work with other sports writers that attended Historically Black
Colleges and Universities across the country. In partnership with HBCU Buzz, I was able to cover top
news in sports on a weekly basis and conduct interviews with different athletes.

Leadership/Skills:
· Dean’s List 2015-2018 | Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society | Sigma Tau Delta English Society
· The 1869 PR Agency| Courtbouillon Managing Editor | NABJ Member
· Superb grammar, writing, and problem-solving skills
· Excel in fast-paced environment
· Enthusiastic learner and proficient in team environment
· Able to meet goals and confirmed deadlines
· Extreme attention to detail

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