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Portfolio

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- I have written for The Orion newspaper and various magazines, both in print and online.
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  - Loved Twice grows (Diablo Magazine, July 3, 2012)
  Diablo Magazine
  - Saint Mary's Turns 150 (September 2012)
  - Local sound: For your playlist (August 2012)
  - Full Moon Mt. Wanda Walk (Aug. 3, 2012)
  The Orion
  - Every day is Orionday with constantly fresh mobile app -- Editorial (March 13, 2013)
  - Greek reinstatement guidelines good step for positive change -- Editorial (Feb. 6, 2013)
  - Associated Students missing from community 'Call to Action' -- Editorial (Jan. 29, 2013)
  - Green campus title may be a facade --Column (Feb. 28, 2012)
  - Absence makes the mind creative -- Column (Feb. 6, 2012)
  - Humanities program has few students, many opportunities (Dec. 13, 2011)
  - Easy access to Adderall escalates abuse (Oct. 3, 2011)
  Alwayz Therro
  - A very chic Doe Eye (November 2011)
  Yoga Journal
  - Product Pages (October 2011)
  Sweet Lemon
  - Giving beauty: Eight products that make a difference (October 2011)
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- Where the trail ends
  
  Jun 18, 13
  
  Four years is a very neat little time frame. It doesn’t come with a whole lot of worry. Four years of high school, four years of college. The beginning of each term even brings a sense of comfort. A rocky … Continue reading →
- Soaking it in
  
  Mar 07, 13
  
  I’ve been feeling really lucky lately to get the chance to sit and listen to people talk. Whether this is worthwhile depends mostly on the people speaking, and based on who I’ve been listening to, it definitely is. I spent … Continue reading →
- A busy Bay Area weekend ahead
  
  Mar 01, 13
  
  I’m back in the Bay! I’m home for the first time this semester, but I definitely won’t be relaxing. I drove down from Chico late last night after my night class and woke up at 6:30 a.m. to make it … Continue reading →
- Running shoes
  
  Jan 17, 13
  
  I’m at the point where I’m itching for a new pair of running shoes. They definitely aren’t cheap, so this purchase is going to have to wait a while, but a girl can dream, right? one/two/three/four/five/six/seven/eight I’m interested in shoes … Continue reading →
- Running around
  
  Jan 15, 13
  
  Before class. After work. Between class and work. And if I’m feeling especially weird, I’ll run at 11 p.m. I don’t do it every day, but I am always trying to fit it into my busy routine. This means I’m … Continue reading →
Tweets

Tweets

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- Where the trail ends http://t.co/irlz1tz9Dw
  
  Jun 18, 13 from Tweet Button Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- The Boxer Rebellion - New York
  
  Jun 17, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @susanslusser: #Athletics announce a sellout: 36,067.
  
  Jun 16, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Blue Moon at the ballpark.
  
  Jun 16, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Guys can be gross.
  
  Jun 15, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @in_focus: The Ends of the Road - 26 images, finding the edges of Google Street View coverage - http://t.co/6kejVJu6K6
  
  Jun 14, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @mashable: 'The Atlantic' Tries a Weekly iPad Magazine http://t.co/pUNj73HniC
  
  Jun 14, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @Mediabistro: Bauer Publishing Set to Launch Three New Magazines Because Why Not? http://t.co/aEcBPPIckB (via @FishbowlNY)
  
  Jun 14, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Joe Purdy - I Love the Rain the Most
  
  Jun 14, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @Gibbstack: THIS IS HAPPENING! Do not fear. RT @brianfulda: I wish @dcfc would just return to what they do best - writing songs together.
  
  Jun 13, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- They should probably just move the coffee maker to my desk.
  
  Jun 13, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @_DOEEYE: Teasing you with a new song for BACKERS ONLY. Back the project now if you want to hear it! http://t.co/EkL6H6ZaMi
  
  Jun 13, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @NanetteAsimov: Middle-class scholarships to UC, CSU likely http://t.co/vjaUuKWeYP @jeffelder #uc #csu
  
  Jun 13, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- So, so gorgeous. http://t.co/r1oyFurC3d
  
  Jun 13, 13 from Tweet Button Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Balfour Rage cracks me up.
  
  Jun 13, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- All I want to be when I grow up is a bat girl for the A's.
  
  Jun 12, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I'm home! http://t.co/27vbvJZmbE
  
  Jun 12, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Going to Homeroom in Oakland for lunch and I'm SO EXCITED.
  
  Jun 12, 13 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @AliManzano: Facebook officially launching hashtags: http://t.co/ckB0x2lL2a
  
  Jun 12, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Fun fact for today: North Pole is an actual city in Alaska.
  
  Jun 12, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
Photos

Photos

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Info

Info

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- Jenna Valdespino
  
  Editorial Intern, VIA magazine at AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange
  
  Writing and Editing | San Francisco Bay Area, US
  
  Summary
  
  A recent Chico State journalism graduate excited to see what comes next.
  
  Experience
  - Jun 2013 - Present
    Editorial Intern, VIA magazine / AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange
  - Dec 2012 - May 2013
    Editor-in-Chief / The Orion, Chico State
    
    -Responsible for all decisions pertaining to the production of both the daily Web content and weekly print editions
    -Proofreading, editing and evaluating all pages, stories, design and advertisements for quality, style and appropriateness
    -Developing and implementing new deadline and production schedules to increase daily Web content
    -Supervising, training and coordinating staffing while enforcing standards
    -Working closely with business manager to develop annual budget
  - May 2012 - Dec 2012
    Managing Editor / The Orion, Chico State
    
    -Hiring editorial board staff of nine
    -Producing a new deadline and production schedule to incorporate daily content to the newspaper and its digital aspects
    -Leading weekly editorial board meeting
    -Assigning deadlines for each aspect of the newspaper
    -Managing section editors (news, opinion, sports, features, online, photography, multimedia and chief copy editor) to ensure production runs smoothly
    -Proofreading all pages and stories for quality, style, appropriateness, coherency
    -Leading newspaper's social media efforts
    -Working with InDesign to evaluate stories, art, design and advertisements
  - May 2012 - Aug 2012
    Editorial Intern / Diablo Magazine
    
    -Fact-checking print stories for the East Bay Area monthly regional lifestyle publication
    -Speaking to all story sources to ensure accuracy
    -Writing blogs for diablomag.com
    -Pitching stories for print publication
    -Updating magazine restaurant listings for accuracy
    -Researching story elements and ideas
  - May 2012 - Aug 2012
    Editorial Intern, Ten Speed Press / Random House
    
    -Reviewing editorial submissions
    -Attending and participating in editorial and acquisitions meetings
    -Reviewing eBook files for accuracy in format, references and text
    -Organizing errata files
  - Dec 2011 - May 2012
    Chief Copy Editor / The Orion, Chico State
    
    -Hiring and overseeing a copyediting staff of seven
    -Copyediting all five newspaper sections (60+ stories) weekly
    -Proofreading and working closely with managing editor
    -Using InDesign to proof newspaper layouts
    -Editorial board member
  - Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
    Features Copy Editor / The Orion, Chico State
    
    -Copyediting the features section (10+ stories) of the newspaper weekly
    -Attending weekly section meetings to review copyediting guidelines with staff writers
  - May 2011 - Aug 2011
    Editorial Intern, Yoga Journal / Active Interest Media
    
    -Researching topics and products for stories
    -Pitching story ideas
    -Communicating with clothing/beauty/food companies for product pages
    -Organizing model portfolios and author contracts
    -Attending weekly editorial/art meetings
  - May 2010 - Aug 2010
    KICU TV36 Sales/Advertising Intern / Cox Enterprises
    
    -Assisting account executives on sales calls
    -Filing contracts and paperwork
    -Creating Excel ratings spreadsheets
    -Creating write-ups highlighting ratings
    -Researching various advertisers
  Education
  - 2009 - 2013
    
    California State University-Chico
    
    BA in News journalism, English, environmental studies
    Activities: Community Action Volunteers in Education member, 2011 Chico Italian Academic Organization member, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society member, Outstanding News Graduate
  Additional Information
  - Websites:
    
    Personal Website, Blog
  - Honors:
    
    -Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society member - Chico State chapter -Chico State Dean's List -- spring 2010, spring 2011, fall 2011, spring 2012 -Outstanding News Journalism Graduate - 2013
  - Interests:
    
    reading, writing, exercise, online journalism, filming and editing video, environmental issues

Hello!

I recently graduated from California State University, Chico with a news journalism degree and am kickstarting a career in reporting, writing and editing. You can download my resume in PDF form here.

Currently, I work as a full-time editorial intern at VIA magazine, where I spend time conducting research, fact-checking, participating in manuscript meetings and writing for the events section, Spotlight.

I just recently finished my run as editor-in-chief at The Orion, the independent student-run news source at Chico State, where I also previously worked as managing editor and chief copy editor. I have also spent time as an editorial intern at Yoga Journal magazine, Diablo Magazine and Ten Speed Press, and as a marketing intern at KICU/TV36.

I grew up in Union City, Calif., in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I spend my time watching Oakland A's baseball and training for half-marathons. I am a self-proclaimed nature girl, while admitting to drinking too much coffee and owning entirely too many books. At Chico State, I minored in both English and environmental studies.

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