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Kaylin Cantu

Tempe

Summary

As a Journalism and Mass Communication major, I am passionate about using storytelling and research to inform and engage audiences on critical issues, with a particular interest in public policy. My academic background has equipped me with strong writing, research, and analytical skills, while my experience in project management has taught me how to effectively collaborate, manage multiple tasks, and deliver results. I am eager to apply my skills in creating compelling narratives, conducting in-depth research, and driving strategic initiatives to make a meaningful impact in the fields of public policy and communications.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager Intern

Arizona State University Cronkite School
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversee ASU's Media Literacy Initiative execution, and delivery.
  • Meet with task force to discuss project and deadlines.
  • Mentored high school interns members in project management best practices to enhance their skills.
  • Led the creation and implementation of surveys, collecting valuable data and insights to inform project direction and strategy.
  • Managed and maintained the Media Information, Data, and Society (MIDaS) Lab page, ensuring up-to-date content, engaging materials.

Research Assistant

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
08.2024 - Current
  • Research assistant for a study on people's emotional responses to conspiracy videos.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates.
  • Helped develop surveys for the research study.
  • Completed the proper training to be able to run the study effectively.

Research Assistant

ASU College of Health Solutions
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Conducted opioid research through coding using ATLAS.ti Software
  • Analyzed and summarized interview transcripts


Writer

ASU's School of International Letters and Cultures
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Interviewed current students, professors and notable alumni to write news stories.
  • Generated ideas for new content to promote SILC.
  • Researched and gathered key information to support compelling storytelling.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communicatin

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
08-2022

Skills

  • Project management
  • Feature writing
  • News writing
  • Multimedia production
  • Interviewing skills
  • Investigative reporting
  • Public records research
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Project Manager Intern

Arizona State University Cronkite School
01.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
08.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

ASU College of Health Solutions
08.2024 - 12.2024

Writer

ASU's School of International Letters and Cultures
10.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communicatin

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Western Oregon University
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