Himalayas logo
DG
Open to opportunities

Debby Garcia

@debbygarcia

I am a Digital Journalism master's student and versatile freelance writer.

United States
Message

What I'm looking for

I'm seeking internship, freelance, or staff writing roles at newsrooms or content teams where I can report and write features, develop investigative and digital storytelling skills, and contribute to collaborative editorial environments with clear deadlines.

I am a Digital Journalism master's student at the University of South Florida and a versatile freelance writer with bylines across regional and national outlets. I focus on news and features writing and thrive under newsroom deadlines.

I have written for publications including Hernando Sun, Ocala Star-Banner, Gainesville Sun, Yahoo! Sports, WUFT, PATCH, Tampa Bay Times, and Florida Politics, and I currently serve as a staff writer at WorkSmart Consulting crafting blogs, press releases, and social media content.

My editorial experience includes copy editing for the Independent Florida Alligator, breaking news reporting for WUFT, and internships reporting for community outlets; I consistently apply AP Style, fact-checking, and rapid publishing skills.

I also have classroom and program experience as a teaching/resident assistant and student assistant, and I create images and campaigns to boost engagement. I seek opportunities where I can keep reporting, develop investigative stories, and support collaborative editorial teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MP
Current

Freelance Writer

Multiple Publications

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Freelance writer producing news and feature articles for regional and national outlets including Tampa Bay Times and Yahoo! Sports since Aug 2022, delivering timely stories under tight deadlines.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Florida logoUF

University of South Florida

Master of Arts, Digital Journalism

2024 -

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism at the University of South Florida beginning August 2024.

University of Florida logoUF

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at the University of Florida in 2024.

Hillsborough Community College logoHC

Hillsborough Community College

Associate of Arts

Awarded an Associate of Arts from Hillsborough Community College in 2022.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Find your dream job

Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up
Himalayas profile for an example user named Frankie Sullivan
Debby Garcia - Staff Writer - WorkSmart Consulting | Himalayas