Jacqueline Prata

I am a student at Northwestern University majoring in Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications. I have diverse experience in the areas of marketing, digital media, journalism, broadcasting, contemporary documentaries, design and politics.

My ability to achieve targeted goals using leadership, analytical and communication skills, in combination with a strong work ethic makes me an excellent candidate for any team based opportunity.

I have a passion for marketing, communication, research and writing.

About Me

    • Journalism, Marketing, and Communications – Creative Writing; Documentary Filmmaking; Video Production; Print and

    • Broadcast Journalism; Reporting; Data Analysis; Social Media; Digital Media, Research

    • Leadership - Building Teams, Collaboration; People Management, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking; Problem Solving

    • Technology - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite, R and Python

  • Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Evanston, Ill. June 2024

    • BA in Journalism with Integrated Marketing Communications and Leadership Certificates; Major GPA 4.0; Overall GPA 3.96

    • Minor in Political Science

    • Certificates in Leadership and Integrated Marketing

    • Paris, France Study Abroad Global Learning Program
      University of Paris Sorbonne Nouvelle, France Aug 2022-Dec 2022

    • Focused immersion program in art, literature, & contemporary European thought

    • Middlebury Language Academy, Spanish Immersion Program, Middlebury, Vt. Summer 2017

    • Sacred Heart Greenwich, Greenwich, Conn. June 2020
      cum laude, High School Diploma; GPA 4.0; 18 APs or honors classes; 3-week study abroad in Australia; Service & Discovery, Peru

    • NBC Universal Summer 2022 Internship Program, NBC Sports Group Production, Stamford, Conn. June 2022-Aug 2022

    • Production intern for NBC Golf Channel

    • Supported all phases of production including editing, graphics, features, social media, marketing & research

    • Worked with Studio and Live Tournament leadership

    • Northwestern News Network (NNN), Evanston, Ill. 2022-Present

    • Northwestern’s student-run broadcast news station

    • WNUR, Northwestern’s Radio Station, Evanston Ill. (3 million listeners throughout the Chicagoland area) 2022-Present

    • Radio Broadcaster for one-hour long radio slot weekly, assisting in organization and curation

    • Create playlists, introduce and discuss songs played, keeping listeners engaged

    • Member of Grammy U, National Recording Academy

    • Northwestern University, Tri-Delta, Chapter President and Digital & Social Media Coordinator, Evanston, Ill. 2020-Present

    • Led chapter membership and served as primary spokeswoman/representative to University staff, alumnae, and Panhellenic

    • Oversaw Executive Board and participated as a member on the Management Steering Committee, slated future leaders

    • Coordinated a cohesive brand message and image, created and implemented a digital marketing plan and social media posts

    • Teen Kid News, Channel 9/WWOR-TV, Reporter/Intern, Eastchester, N.Y. 2015-Present

    • Educated teenagers and their parents at this Emmy award-winning nationally syndicated TV news, 2021 Emmy Nomination

    • Various Teenage Magazine Publications, Contributing Writer, Virtual 2015-2022

    • Enlightened readers with articles for Teen Ink, New Moon Girls, and Pine Tree Poetry; received Editor’s Choice Awards

    • Sacred Heart Greenwich, Greenwich, Conn. 2016-2020

    • Broadcast Journalism Department, Executive Producer, Festival Coordinator, Panelist

    • Created contemporary documentaries; received over 25 film festival awards; instructed and mentored students

    • Yearbook, Editor in Chief, Candid and Club Editor, Layout and Design Editor

    • Delivered the publication to 750 students by overseeing objectives, strategies, and execution of written and visual content

    • The Pelham Picture House Documentary Filmmaking, Pelham, N.Y. 2016-2020

    • Office of Mayor Ron Belmont, Intern, Harrison, N.Y. Summer 2019

    • Office of Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Congressional District 17, Intern, White Plains, N.Y. Summer 2018

    • Fortune Cookie Surprise!, Author and Self-Publisher, White Plains, N.Y. 2016

    • Wrote and illustrated a children’s book and managed the publishing process via Rosebud Publishing

    • Created author’s website, listed at top of resume (www.jacquelineprata.com)

    • Purple Dragonfly First Place Recognition – For creation of an outstanding children’s book (Fortune Cookie Surprise!) 2020

    • Story Monsters Approved! Children’s Book Designation – For accomplished authors (Fortune Cookie Surprise!) 2019

    • San Francisco Writers Conference (Student Scholarship Winner), San Francisco, CA 2019

    • Office of Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Congressional Certificate of Achievement – For outstanding contributions 2018

  • Alex’s Lemonade Stand; St. Jude; Greenwich Special Olympics; Wreaths Across America

Fun Facts About Jackie

I play guitar *

I play guitar *

I play golf *

I play golf *

I wrote a children’s book *

I wrote a children’s book *

I DJ a classic rock show on WNUR *

I DJ a classic rock show on WNUR *

I used to figure skate *

I used to figure skate *

I worked for a Congresswoman and a Mayor *

I worked for a Congresswoman and a Mayor *

I worked at NBC *

I worked at NBC *

I lived in Paris for 4 months *

I lived in Paris for 4 months *

I went to Spanish Immersion Camp *

I went to Spanish Immersion Camp *

I was Collegiate Chapter President of Tri-Delta Sorority *

I was Collegiate Chapter President of Tri-Delta Sorority *

I was Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook *

I was Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook *

I was a news reporter on Teen Kid News *

I was a news reporter on Teen Kid News *

I love my dog *

I love my dog *

I attend Northwestern University Medill, School of Journalism, Media & Integrated Marketing Communications *

I attend Northwestern University Medill, School of Journalism, Media & Integrated Marketing Communications *

Cum Laude Society *

Cum Laude Society *

Dean’s List *

Dean’s List *

I received a Book Award *

I received a Book Award *

I was nominated for an Emmy *

I was nominated for an Emmy *