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EMMA

KORSTANJE

 Journalist
About Me

About Me

From Sunday mornings spent digging into the New York Times to pouring over Rolling Stone once the physical copy arrives each month, I have dreamed of writing for an esteemed publication since childhood.

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I'm currently preparing for life as a May 2019 graduate of the University of Georgia, leaving the university with a bachelors in Journalism (Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication) and a certificate in Music Business (Terry College of Business).  While at UGA I have acquired the skills to craft meaningful packages encompassing a broad spectrum of reportage, from business and local issues to entertainment and pop culture. I leave the university with the completion of four editorial internships-- Flagpole Magazine, VinylMag and twice at Paste Magazine-- and experience writing for the university newspaper, The Red & Black. Further, I graduate with three years on the Peabody Student Honor Board, through which I have been fortunate enough to judge the yearly Future's of Media Award as well as attend the aspirational event each May. 

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I currently live in Athens, GA as I begin the career search process with hopes to relocate post-graduation and dive in (pencil-and-notebook first) to life as a working journalist. 

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Work Experience

Experience

2018 - 2019

Paste Magazine -- Atlanta

Position: Editorial Intern

Tasks: Pitch and produce 4-5 daily news pieces with occasional longer features, write with a focus on popular culture and online-friendly consumption, source photographs and other digital assets

Skills: Social Media, Moveable Type CMS, Adobe Photoshop, Interviewing, SEO and analytics

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Peabody Student Honor Board -- Athens

Position: Board Member (2016-2019)

Tasks: Gather digital media contenders and judge the Facebook Futures of Media Award, attend Facebook Futures of Media Award Luncheon in New York City, work Peabody Awards Ceremony

Skills: Gathering digital media, judging digital media against a variety of criterion, finding a consensus within a large board, basic production skills

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2017 - 2018

VinylMag -- Remote

Position: Intern, Contributing Writer

Tasks: Pitch and produce pieces ranging from reviews to long-form editorials, photograph live reviews, and post articles to various social media outlets.

Skills: Social Media, Wordpress, Adobe Photoshop, Google Hangouts

2017

PASTE Magazine - Health Intern

2016-2017

The Red & Black Newspaper - Staff Writer

2016

UGAzine - Staff Writer

The Odyssey Online - Staff Writer

Education

Education

2019 / MAY

University of Georgia

Projected Graduation in 2019

Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Certificate in Music Business

Minor in Political Science

Presidential Scholar, Fall 2015; Dean's List Spring 2016-

2015 / MAY

East Coweta High School

Graduated with honors

Received Zell Miller Scholarship

Activities: Newnan Youth Council, Purple & Gold Squad, Chic Fil A Leadership Academy

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