LARISSA BABIAK https://larissababiak.squarespace.com/ | 720-335-4364 | larissagracebabiak@gmail.com
Professional Summary Skilled Multimedia Journalist & Editor with over 6 years of strong early career experience in journalism production and reporting, in a variety of industries. Extensive experience in providing comprehensive marketing and communications support. Background working on a variety of teams with significant responsibilities, regardless of initial role size. Continually exceed expectations by building strong relationships and work well with people at all levels of the organization, including customers, leadership and team members.
Skills •
Preparing & Monitoring Publication Content
• Creative & Collaborative Team Player
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Copyediting & Rewriting Articles to Standards
• Compassionate & Respectful Interpersonal Skills
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Aggressively Pursuing Breaking News
• Adaptable & Results-Focused Work Approach
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Business Acumen & Technically Savvy
• Detail-Oriented, Organized & Ensuring Accuracy
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Cinematography & Photography
• Employing Solutions-Based Approach to Challenges
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Audio & Video Editing
• Focusing on Diversity & Inclusion
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Managing Social Media & Virtual Platforms
• Bilingual English & Spanish Communication
Work History Editorial Intern
05/2020 to 12/2020
303 Magazine (Digital Only) – Denver, CO • Pitched, reported and edited articles on relevant topics and trends in Lifestyle & Culture and Food & Booze sections. • Played a key role in strategically shaping the publication, including distinguishing content to target audiences. • Explored health, business, agriculture and culture topics, completing 2-3 articles per month, with 5 selected for web feature. • Covered diverse issues including underrepresented communities, and city and neighborhood issues and developments. • Received recognition and success, with 10 out of 13 articles being listed in Instagram Today’s Top Stories social media posts. • Effectively communicated and coordinated biweekly with the Section Editor, discussing layouts, photography and needs. • Responded appropriately to audience comments and questions. Proactively cultivated a wide range of resources. • Supported Senior Editors with story research, fact-checking and proofreading. • Worked on a range of story scales, from digital breaking and daily news to enterprise and long-form features. • Identified topics and insightful subjects, and interviewed sources, as well as oversaw design/photography for each article. • Took initiative and adapted to additional responsibilities, setting high standards and goals in collaboration with the team. Production Assistant – Colorado Experience (Season 5)
05/2017 to 08/2017
Rocky Mountain PBS – Denver, CO • Completed daily production work for this multiple Emmy-award winning television documentary series. • Effectively worked on 8 episodes, serving in a small Newsroom Production team. • Provided a range of editing, production, writing, research and tracking services. Identified broadcast tape for episodes. • Performed interview archival, logging and organizational tasks, while managing digital media assets. • Expertly edited short web videos and teasers, posting on the show's and station's official social media platforms. • Traveled with a small crew on remote shots to profile meaningful, local community news in underrepresented areas. • Set-up and broke down equipment for interviews, embracing hard work and responding quickly and constructively to challenges. • Monitored footage and entered data into the PBS WORLD archival database, while maintaining video tracking system.
• Fulfilled video requests from Producers as needed, using Adobe Creative editing programs. • Exercised independent judgment and responsibilities. Collaborated with Senior Producers, Associate Producer and Editors. Freelance Video Editor – Communications & Marketing
05/2020 to 12/2020
University of Denver – Korbel School of International Studies – Denver, CO • Coordinated up to 5 simultaneous projects using digital media assets. Delivered projects within 2-3 days. • Edited video and audio to create several short marketing videos, trimming segments and ensuring logical sequencing. • Strategically input music, dialogue, graphics and effects for rough and final cuts. • Effectively emphasized key messages, storytelling, representation, inclusivity, consistent brand identity and design. • Utilized virtual workflow and platforms to communicate regularly with the Director and other Department teams. • Brainstormed and conceptualized with Department Teams to ensure engaging, informative video content. • Closely managed project deadlines and monitored milestones throughout the project to the completion stage. • Implemented editing technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency. Strategic Communications & Marketing Assistant
09/2015 to 05/2019
Mizzou Alumni Association – University of Missouri • Created written, video, audio, photo and graphic design digital media content for websites and social media channels. • Managed and ensured integration across digital platforms, as well as developed insights based on engagement. • Served as primary Writer of internal web/newsletter content, including monthly features and campus event highlights. • Efficiently wrote and produced at least 6 monthly alumni features and at least 3 other long-form articles per month. • Researched and organized archival content. Handled content distribution and managed content calendars. • Strategically managed multiple social media channels and contact systems, creating plans to best reach target audiences. • Posted daily on the Mizzou Alumni Association's official Instagram page from October 2017 to May 2018. • Professionally represented Association to the public, including at fundraiser events and working with University partners. • Successfully edited a 62-page informational print booklet for a travel tour program, aligned with the brand identity. • Helped create and execute marketing and promotional plans for MAA events, programs and membership campaigns. • Effectively increased volume of social media videos, livestream, visuals, and student-alumni features and takeovers. • Filmed Mizzou Homecoming week events for donor marketing team, conducted interviews and edited short videos. • Managed content for monthly fundraising and outreach newsletter and social media distribution, coordinating with Alumni Relations and Development teams.
Other Work Experience Production Assistant – Bustle Digital Media, Telluride, CO – 2019 Director & Producer – Grandes Decisiones, Trifinio, Guatemala – 2018 to 2019 Production Intern – Expectativa Communication & Productions, Barcelona, Spain – 2018
Technical Skills Design: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Audio: Adobe Audition, Various Recording Equipment
Video: Adobe Premiere Pro
Cameras: Sony FS5, Panasonic AG-DVX200, Sony FS7
Writing: AP Style Guidelines
Education University of Missouri – Bachelor of Journalism in Documentary Journalism, with a Minor in Spanish, Columbia, MO – 05/2019 Cum Laude | Honors Certificate | Multicultural Certificate