Benedetta Tommaselli, M.A. Journalism

Bayside, NY丨+1 713 349 4029丨benedetta.tommaselli@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mott Haven Herald/Hunts Point Express, New York, NY

Reporter                                   June 2024 - Present

  • Investigate and write concise, user-friendly news articles on complex local issues, collaborating with teams to present information clearly for a diverse audience.

Writing samples: As city plans new routes for trucks, South Bronx advocates push for more community input,                                   Mott Haven Farm Stand bridges healthy food and community 

McGraw Center of Business Journalism, New York, NY

College Assistant                       Feb. 2024 – Present 

  • Manage updates to the McGraw center's website and contact database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of information. Collaborate with editorial and technical teams to optimize content for users and support the development of new editorial projects. Assist with research and documentation for McGraw Fellowship proposals.

UInterview, New York, NY

Reporter, Editor                     Jan. 2022 – July 2022

  • Produced over 100 clear, accurate articles under 24-hour deadlines, ensuring complex topics were simplified for broad audiences through effective editing and content creation.

Writing samples: Hilary Clinton Sells ‘But Her Emails’ Mugs Amid Trump’s Document-Shredding Scandal, Father Hides Son In A Dumpster While Fleeing Highland Park July 4th Parade Shooting

The Queens Courier, New York, NY

Reporter                   Sep. 2021 - Dec. 2021

  • Reported and edited articles on local political and social issues, focusing on clear, accessible content for community readers.

Writing samples: Queens congresswoman’s bill would increase language access at community health centers, Mayor launches ElectrifyNYC program to help city homeowners go green

Her Campus, St. John’s University Magazine, New York, NY

Reporter, Editor         Jan. 2020 - May 2022

  • Wrote and edited articles on national news and social issues, ensuring information was communicated in a clear, engaging manner, and collaborated on editorial processes.

Writing samples: Male Birth Control: Coming To Age,Ebola Has Resurfaced: What Will Happen Now In This Pandemic World?, George Floyd Case Update: Ex-Officer Chauvin Gets Reinstated For 3rd Degree Murder Charges.

EDUCATION

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY                     Dec. 2024

Master of Arts, Journalism - Local Accountability Reporting

St. John’s University Queens, NY

Bachelor of Science - Journalism             May 2023

SKILLS

  • Documentation Tools: FreshDesk, Document360, GitLab, Markdown, GitHub

  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, Python, Jupyter Notebook, Atom

  • Content Management & Optimization: SEO (Keyword Research, Content Optimization), Google Analytics

  • Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro 2023

  • Languages: Italian (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)

  • Social Media: Twitter (X), Instagram, LinkedIn