Web/News Intern at NBC Bay Area
June 2012 - August 2012
I wrote a variety of articles and news briefs to put on our website about things going on in the San Francisco Bay Area. I also got to work with the News Desk, Production Team and On-Air Talent on various projects.
News Intern at The Milpitas Post
May 2012 - August 2012
I helped to produce articles and other content for the Milpitas Post, Fremont Bulletin and Beryessa Sun. I wrote stories that affect the community, whether that is writing about crime, local politics and human-interest stories.
Managing Editor at La Voz Weekly
March 2011 - July 2011
I was in charge of making sure that our weekly newspaper production ran smoothly. I was in charge of assigning stories and ensuring they got turned in and made sure the pages were created and content was copy-edited and placed on it's respective page before deadline.
Deputy Editor at La Voz
March 2010 - July 2011
I was the Copy-editor for the paper, and Assistant Editor to all the pages. I copy-edited all the content as it came in, and then again once the stories were placed on the pages in indesign and once again as they became PDFs and went to the printer. I was the go between between the section editors and the reporters, and I aided both the editors and reporters in whatever they need to finish their sections and stories by deadline.
Staff Reporter at La Voz
January 2010 - July 2011
I wrote a wide range of stories from basketball games to in-depth stories about how the budget cuts affect the Foothill-De Anza District. Whenever we had a breaking story that needed a fast turn around, I was assigned to it. I also took pictures, and helped create graphics to accompany stories.
Marketing Communications Intern at Activant Solutions
July 2010 - September 2010
I worked on Marketing campaigns, trade-show research, copy-edited white papers and produced material for inter-department purposes.
Media Relations Intern at Council on American Islamic Relation-San Francisco Bay Area
June 2009 - November 2009
I was the media relations intern at the San Francisco Chapter. I put together the material for the newsletter, write press releases, conduct interviews, take pictures, and was the administrator of our facebook page and group. I was also in charge of working on the San Francisco Bay Area part of the CAIR-California Website.
http://www.cair-california.org/
Media Relations Intern at Council on American Islamic Relations
2008 - 2009
I was the media relations intern at the San Francisco Chapter. I put together the material for the newsletter, wrote press releases, conducted interviews, took pictures, and was the administrator of our facebook page and group. I took care of anything media related that our office had to deal with.
Freelancer at Bay Area News Group
December 2012
I write free lance pieces for the Milpitas Post, Fremont Bulletin and Beryessa Sun about various community related news stories.
Freelancer at Illume Magazine
October 2012
Write freelance pieces about issues that affect American Muslims.
News Reporter at The Daily Californian
February 2012
I write news articles that concern the University and city of Berkeley ranging from a new scientific break through to a new restaurant opening to crime stories.
Day Care Provider at Sunnyhills Association
April 2008
I work as a daycare provider to the children who come to the center on Sunday mornings.
University of California, Berkeley
2011 – 2013
Bachelors
Concentration: Media Studies and English
Activities: The Daily Californian, Not For Sale, Muslim Student Association
De Anza College
2008 – 2011
Concentration: Mass Communications, English
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