Lydie Lake

I am a positive, determined college student seeking to learn, practice, and gain skills in the ever-changing world of journalism and communication with an interest in government and politics.

Work Experience

August 2024 - current

May 2024 - current

January 2024 - May 2024

September 2022 - Current

May 2023 - August 2023

September 2021 - June 2022

May 2020 - May 2021

Editorial Intern | The American Prospect

Fact-checked and researched multiple articles for the bi-monthly print edition
Interviewed multiple experts, government officials, people for my own political stories
Analyzed the institutions in place that contribute to high voter turnout among young people in Minnesota

Editorial Assistant | Transitions Media

Established an organized posting schedule for each cycle of interns
Find filler articles from partner websites, prepare and post
Research current events in Central and Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Eurasia

Editorial Intern | Transitions Media

Analyzed gender equality within workforce leadership in Czechia and interviewed 5+ local women
Observed role of social media influencers in upcoming Hungarian elections and interviewed experts
Interviewed multiple Czechs, 20+ European locals and experts to hear their stories

Staff Writer, Fact Checker | The GW Hatchet

Wrote 12 stories on Health, Metro, Student Government, Student Life beats
Conducted 40+ interviews with students & experts
Carefully checked 5+ stories every Sunday evening for factual accuracy, grammatical errors
Spent 8+ hours every Sunday evening checking stories, communicating with editors

Public Affairs Intern | Minnesota Department of Transportation

Write press releases on deadline
Post to social media about construction projects
Communicate transportation information with the public

Teen Columnist | Post Bulletin

Wrote multiple columns on topic of choosing
Learned about journalism from Editor in Chief

Administrative Assistant | Pure Green Lawn Service

Organized and scheduled lawn care appointments
Communicated with clients via email/phone, Sent invoices to clients

Education

George Washington University

B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication | Expected Fall 2024 | 3.74 GPA

Rochester Community and Technical College

A.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences | May 2022 | 3.99 GPA

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