Intern at ABC News Longform Documentary Unit
Greater New York City Area
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- Intern at ABC News
- Barista at Starbucks Coffee Company
- Student Reporter at Hofstra University
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- Intern at New Voices
- Part-time Reporter at The Leader
- Education
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- Hofstra University
- Johnson and Wales University
- George Washington High School
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Sarah Schoenholtz’s Summary
I worked on the school newspaper at Johnson & Wales University as well as leading the college chapter of Best Buddies, a non-profit organization dedicated to pairing people with intellectual disabilities with college students to cultivate friendships.
I researched and wrote articles for the campus newspaper at Hofstra University until I landed my first "real" job at The Leader newspaper; a local weekly newspaper in Locust Valley, NY.
After a six-month stay there, I found an opportunity for Jewish student journalists to congregate and mingle amongst some professional journalists who are writing for Jewish publications. After presenting my writing samples and resumes, I was able to secure a highly enjoyable internship with New Voices in Manhattan.
After New Voices' office changed its scenary, I was in search of another internship. I applied to ABC News through an internship fair at Hofstra through their school of communications and was contacted weeks later for a telephone interview.
After completing the interview process, which included another telephone interview as well as one in-person interview, I secured an internship with the longform documentary unit at ABC News in New York.
Sarah Schoenholtz’s Specialties:
I really enjoy asking questions and getting results.
Sarah Schoenholtz’s Experience
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Intern
ABC News
(Public Company; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year )
•Assist in the productions of “Michael J. Fox: Optimism” special and “Table for Twelve” series
•Research scientific and historical information for special
•Log and transcribe tapes as they come in from the field
•Work with editors and producers in all aspects of post production
•Dub tapes and various types of media: Beta, DVC Pro, HD HDV, DVD and VHS -
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
(Public Company; SBUX; Retail industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)
•Perform opening and closing operations
•Ensure each customer receives beverage of choice in a timely and efficient manner
•Train, assist and evaluate new employees in customer service techniques
•Work as a member of a 12-person team to expedite customer service
•Maintain an accurate cash drawer of $200 per shift
A part-time gig to help pay the bills. I enjoy interacting and networking with customers as well as the health benefits. -
Student Reporter
Hofstra University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)
•Responsible for reporting of Nassau County activities
•Utilize FlipCam to record source interviews and create web content
•Use social networking websites to reach potential sources
•Reported on final presidential debate at Hofstra University
•Participated in live fact checking during final presidential debate
During the academic year, I research and write articles for the campus newspaper as well as Nassau News, our campus news site. http://www.nassaunews.org -
Intern
New Voices
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2008 — December 2008 (7 months)
•Communicated with editor weekly to pitch story ideas
•Researched information and verify facts for stories
•Interviewed sources both over the phone and in person
•Met every daily deadline successfully
•Aided in circulation efforts
•Produced marketing material to promote and expand magazine
I was an intern for the only independent, national magazine written by and for Jewish college students. -
Part-time Reporter
The Leader
(Newspapers industry)
January 2008 — June 2008 (6 months)
•Interviewed sources to collect information regarding investigative news stories
•Located and organized interviews of potential sources
•Communicated with editor to pitch story ideas
•Worked alongside managing editor to generate news content
Sarah Schoenholtz’s Education
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Hofstra University
BA , Print Journalism, Political Science , 2006 — 2009
Completed extensive Online Journalism course where many new technologies were put into use including a Flip Cam and Blip.tv to produce short videos to be broadcast on our school news website. I also aided in the creation of a script for and helped to produce a live stream news broadcast.
- Activities and Societies:
- Nassau News (campus news website), Chronicle (campus newspaper), Maimonides Leadership Fellowship
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Johnson and Wales University
AS , Advertising/Communications , 2004 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Campus Herald, Best Buddies
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George Washington High School
Diploma , Hospitality and Business , 2000 — 2004
Successfully completed courses in journalism as well as Cisco; I also argued with school officials, and won the right to post a menorah in the window of the school main office, beside their Christmas tree,
- Activities and Societies:
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), All-City Speech Competition, Student Voices, Poetry Slam, Mock Trial, Choir, Photography Club
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Sarah Schoenholtz’s Websites:
Sarah Schoenholtz’s Interests:
writing, reporting, editing, journalism, asking, questions
Sarah Schoenholtz’s Groups:
FBLA, NHS, Best Buddies
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Johnson & Wales University Alumni (JWU) (1,000+ Members) -
Starbucks Coffee Company Professional Networking
Sarah Schoenholtz’s Honors:
First Honorable Mention - All-City Speech Competition 2003; National Honor Society Member 2000 - present
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