Maia Labbe

Edited print stories following the brand style guide, improving AP Style, grammar, clarity, and sentence-level accuracy. Fact-checked dates, names, and numbers using a shared Google Drive workflow.

Wrote and edited broadcast scripts, adapting tone and style for diverse audiences. Conducted research on issue-driven topics to support accurate, timely reporting.

Edited social copy and show descriptions to match platform tone and improve consistency across content. Managed high-volume caller interactions with professionalism and empathy.

Supported a lab of 15 students with weekly editorial feedback for multimedia reporting projects. Advised students on deadline-driven and enterprise stories while maintaining consistent, timely communication with students and professors.

Coached students through the speech development process from brainstorming through outlining, writing, and presenting. Provided structured guidance to help improve clarity and delivery.

Led weekly team meetings and managed scheduling to keep production on track. Attended events to support station promotion and recruiting.

Revised and refined feature drafts based on editor feedback to improve structure and accuracy. Wrote feature stories for the Arts and Culture section.

Grade: cum laude; GPA 3.55

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (cum laude) at the University of Florida. Specialized in data journalism with an outside concentration in statistics.