Mariah Alanskas
Journalist, Designer
About
I am currently a senior double majoring in
journalism and visual communication design.
My current career aspirations are focused
on gaining experience and knowledge
within various creative and writing fields.
Experience
ASME Internship Program
Program Participant
Attended weekly professional lunches, engaged in networking events and shadowed publications within New York City.
Ideastream Public Media
Newsroom Intern
Pitched, reported, wrote and assisted with weekly web and radio stories pertaining to 22 counties within Northeast Ohio.
The Burr Magazine
Editor in Chief
Managed all staff members to create engaging digital content, updated social profiles and curating a print issue.
NewsLab- The Center for Grist and Rural Strategies
Freelance, Grant-Funded Reporter
Worked on an audio and print story following and covering the improved safety policies and legislature and their effects in the aftermath of East Palestine.
The Davey Bulletin
Contributing Writer
Currently interviewing Davey employees for stories on their hobbies, volunteer work or initiatives for The Davey Tree Expert Company’s bimonthly, company magazine.
Skills
Branding & Marketing
Graphic & Illustration Design
Technical & Creative Writing
UI & UX Design
Adobe Creative Suite
WordPress, HTML, CSS
Microsoft Word
Google Suite
Awards
John S. Knight Scholar 2024- The Akron Press Club
Award of Distinction- Capstone Senior Project
Education
Kent State University | Kent, OH.
August 2020- December 2024
B.S. Journalism
B.A. Visual Communication Design
Kent State Florence Institute | Florence, Italy
January 2023- May 2023
Brockway Area Jr./ Sr. High School | Brockway, Pa.
August 2016- May 2020
