Resume

    • 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

    • BS in Journalism with Integrated Marketing Communications and Leadership Certificates; Major GPA 3.85; Overall GPA 3.93 Deann’s List (GPA of 3.7+)

    • 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

    • CAPCO, 2023 Summer Consulting Intern, New York, New York June-Aug 2023

    • Analyzed Insurance trends, wrote thought leadership content, and created deliverables for top industry experts

    • Mekky Media Relations, Public Relations Intern, Chicago, Ill., March-June 2023

    • Assisted in all areas of publicity supporting local, national, and global clients

    • Researched, wrote pitches, media audits, and press releases for 25+ clients

    • 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