Abigail Russ

• Journalist •

 
Abigail at the Greenbrier

My Resume

Truth in Verification

My name is Abigail Russ, and I am currently a student at the University of Maryland, College Park, where I am working towards a dual degree in broadcast journalism at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism and economics at the School of Behavioral and Social Science. I am also a member of the Public Leadership Scholars program, which is a selective living and learning program offered by UMD. Outside of classes I am a campus tour guide and the membership vice president of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity.

I am dedicated and excited to build a career in both journalism and economics, and look forward to learning and growing as a young professional.

Journalism Experience

News Intern

NBC4 Washington

Aug. 2022- Dec. 2022


Participate in the daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing, editing and script running Accompany reporters to strengthen editorial and technical aspects of news gathering, shadow producers and assignment editors and studio anchors Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online


Multimedia Journalist

Capital News Service

Aug. 2022- Dec. 2022


I covered news from College Park and Capitol Hill for CNS' bi-weekly live shows. I also had the opportunity to co-anchor the shows


Radio and Editorial Intern

Federal News Network - WFED Radio

June 2022- Aug. 2022


Interned at Federal News Network, a daily radio and web publication specializing in news for the federal government bureucrat. Wrote daily newscasts for the morning radio segment the Federal Newscast. I also write articles and produce stories for the radio on information pertaining to the inner workings of the federal government to assist federal bureaucrats and contractors in doing their job better. I edit podcasts for WFED 1500's morning show the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and schedules guest interviews. For a worked on the web desk for a few weeks, updating the webpage while monitoring story performance. During those weeks, I also composed the morning newsletter and promoted articles and interviews on social media.


Video Production Intern

University of Maryland Office of Strategic Communications

Jan. 2022- June 2022


I was offered a position to continue learning from my former professor and mentor as she transitions into her new role as video director for the University of Maryland Office of Strategic Communications. I help produce marketing videos for the university, the office of the president and for other departments around campus. I work with the video director to plan and organize, record videos, run teleprompters and edit videos to go out for the campus community.


Multiplatform Editing Intern

Patch.com through the Dow Jones News Fund

May 2021- Aug. 2021


I was competitively selected for the Dow Jones News Fund Multiplatform Editing Program. During the program the cohort produced three daily publications of the Southwest Journalist where I copy edited, wrote print and online headlines, designed sites with news judgment and created alternative story forms.

After being placed at Patch.com I edited and fact checked over 600 articles and wrote headlines and “5 Things To Know” on the National, Georgia and Southeast desks.


Freelance Writer

Patch.com

Sept 2021- Present


I expand Patch's presence in College Park and Rockville, Maryland by finding newsworthy, underreported community interest stories.


Staff Writer

The Diamondback

May 2021-Jan. 2020


I write bi-weekly articles covering the University Senate.


General Assignment Editor

Stories Beneath the Shell

Aug. 2022-Present


Hosts weekly general assignment meetings hearing and refining pitches for GA reporters Works with GA reporters to craft stories, edit them and think of creative ways to find different voices to incorporate. Facilitates the editing and posting process


Copy Editor

Edit weekly articles for AP Style and content and draft headlines.


National Press Photographer's Association at UMD

Oct. 2021- Present


President | Coordinate workshops and schedule guest speakers.

Treasurer | Oversaw chapter fundraising


Teaching Assistant

Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Aug. 2021-Dec. 2021


Oversee Journalism 200: History Roles and Structures, organizing media participation assignments.

School of Public Policy

Jan. 2021- May 2021


Help research and oversaw Policy 101


Other Experiences

Alpha Phi Omega- Epsilon Mu Chapter

Feb. 2020- Present



Maryland Images

Feb. 2020- Present


Tour Guide | Represents the University of Maryland while leading to prospective students on tours


National Press Photographer's Association at UMD

Oct. 2021- Present


President | Coordinate workshops and schedule guest speakers.

Treasurer | Oversaw chapter fundraising


Temple Beth Ami

Sept. 2016 - Present


Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor | Train students to sing trope and reinforce students Hebrew skills


Friendship Circle

Jan. 2016 - Aug. 2019


Teen Leadership Board Member | Oversaw fundraising and activities for children with disabilities

Education

University of Maryland

Expected Graduation: May 2023


Bachelor of Science in Journalism | Bachelor of Art in Economics

University of Maryland College Park Scholar: Certificate in Public Leadership

Earned "Semester Academic Honors" for six consecutive semesters

GPA: 3.92



Skills and Interests

Technology

  • Adobe Suite
  • Broadcast and DSLR Cameras: Nikon, Cannon, Sony
  • HTML, CSS
  • Github
  • Microsoft Office
  • SEO and Social Media tools
  • WordPress, Weebly, Wix
  • Rundown Creator

Language

  • Conversational Spanish
  • Reading Hebrew

Research: Proficient with Searching

  • JSTOR
  • Proquest
  • Lexis-Nexis
  • Dataminr

Personal

Worked as a Varsity Assistant Quarterback’s Coach Montgomery County’s first female, student coach