Maia Labbe
@maialabbe
I’m a journalism copy editor and reporter who sharpens stories from macro structure to sentence clarity.
What I'm looking for
I’m a recent journalism graduate with hands-on experience in editing and coaching across multiple newsrooms. Detail-oriented and proofread-focused, I shape tone and structure before refining clarity and correcting errors at the sentence level using strong AP Style and grammar.
I’ve copy edited print stories (including fact-checking dates, names, and numbers) and written and edited broadcast scripts for diverse audiences. As a producer, I optimized social copy and show descriptions for tone and platform, and as a Teaching Assistant and speaking tutor, I supported students through deadlines, enterprise stories, and the speech development process.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Copy Editor
The Independent Florida Alligator
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
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.
Radio News Reporter
WUFT
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
Wrote and edited broadcast scripts, adapting tone and style for diverse audiences. Conducted research on issue-driven topics to support accurate, timely reporting.
Producer
ESPN/WRUF
May 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Edited social copy and show descriptions to match platform tone and improve consistency across content. Managed high-volume caller interactions with professionalism and empathy.
Multimedia Reporting TA
University of Florida
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
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.
Public Speaking Tutor
UF Dial Center
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)
Coached students through the speech development process from brainstorming through outlining, writing, and presenting. Provided structured guidance to help improve clarity and delivery.
Music Team Director
GHQ
Feb 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Led weekly team meetings and managed scheduling to keep production on track. Attended events to support station promotion and recruiting.
Summer Intern
The Newtown Bee
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)
Revised and refined feature drafts based on editor feedback to improve structure and accuracy. Wrote feature stories for the Arts and Culture section.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Journalism
2022 - 2025
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.
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