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Vincent Leo

Vincent Leo

Copy Editor and Staff Writer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance Photographer & Creative

  • Education

    • Redwood High School, TUSD

      2014 - 2018

    • University of Southern California

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Journalism, Minor in Business

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Lamda Delta, Daily Trojan, Innovative Design at USC

  • Experience

    • Redwood Bark Co

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
      Copy Editor and Staff Writer

      • Reviewed and copy-edited articles in all six sections• Published portfolio of 15 articles and one podcast including feature stories, reviews and campus news

    • EarthScope Media

      Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
      Journalism Intern

      • Interviewed leaders in environmental science and sustainability• Created scripts and edited audio using Audacity• Wrote two blogs and aired three radio stories

    • Daily Trojan

      Mar 2019 - Dec 2022

      • Managed paper’s seven digital teams across the 350+ person organization• Directed and curated the creation of 10 interactive digital supplementsAdditionally for Fall 2022:• Launched the organization’s sports Instagram and TikTok accounts• Facilitated coordination of new equipment for photo and video teams • Redesigned Daily Trojan website UX/UI to optimize content flow and accessibility• Managed team of assistants to pitch and create new components of website • Managed paper’s seven digital teams across the 350+ person organization• Directed and curated the creation of 10 interactive digital supplementsAdditionally for Fall 2021:• Created and published daily digital newsletter to 2.5k+ audience• Facilitated print night production and helped with reads when necessary • Delegated assignments to staff of 30 photographers, edited all News and A&E photos• Took photos for 200+ articles including robust sports portfolio • Wrote five-part column “Sincerely Asian American” about Asian American identity • Produced articles in Arts & Entertainment and Opinion sections and multimedia content for photo team • Proofed articles and InDesign page layout• Created social media captions for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook• Produced Opinion pages when editor was out

      • Digital Managing Editor

        Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Online Editor

        Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

      • Digital Managing Editor

        Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Photo Editor

        Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

      • Opinion Columnist

        Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Staff Writer and Photographer

        Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Opinion Assitant Editor

        Mar 2019 - May 2019

    • USC Annenberg Media

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Multimedia Journalist

      • Produced articles and multimedia content for USC community and live TV/radio desks• Published nine articles and three podcasts about campus and university news, filmed segments for “See It Live” show

    • ANTENNA THEATER

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
      Web Development, Photography and Social Media Intern

      • Rebuilt theater's website using Wordpress• Copy-edited and revised sections of website (Portfolio and Chronology)• Catalogued theater’s inventory of masks and other props in studio lighting• Assisted social media strategy for the 2020 Heart of San Francisco event

    • Digital Revenue Media

      Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
      Copywriting Intern

      • Edited and revitalized Brand Book for client lifestyle brand En Masse• Published a blog regarding voting in the 2020 election, edited various blogs• Provided UX/UI suggestions for upcoming website launch and site’s blog page

    • Vincent Leo Photo

      May 2021 - now
      Freelance Photographer

      • Acquired and managed clients, planned photoshoots and delivered photos in timely manner• Jobs ranged from photojournalism assignments to graduation photoshoots

    • USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

      May 2021 - May 2021
      Maymester

      • Engaged with communication and journalism professionals and executives from Bloomberg, CNN, Google, United Entertainment Group and more• Prepared and presented brief on CNN, analyzed Bloomberg’s Quicktake streaming product

    • Innovative Design at USC

      Feb 2022 - May 2023

      • Led team of 15 photographers to produce client work for on-campus organizations• Conducted workshops to strengthen member skills• Edited and delivered photos to clients• Clients: DAY x CASA, USC Chamber Ballet Company, USC Valorant, Trojan Dance Marathon • Photographed and edited client photography for on-campus organizations• Photographed internal events including photoshoot for social media and website• Clients: AIM Consulting, USC APASA

      • Photo Team Lead

        Jan 2023 - May 2023

      • Photographer

        Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Digital Marketing Certification

      HubSpot

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vincent Leo
      Order of Troy University of Southern California May 2023 "Students who receive the Order of Troy have made notable contributions to their peers within Student Affairs, the USC community, and/or the world at large through exemplary service or active leadership. While these students have pursued academic excellence, they have also devoted extensive time and energy in service outside the classroom and their other commitments."
    • Awarded to Vincent Leo
      Alpha Lamda Delta Honors Society Alpha Lamda Delta Feb 2020 Obtained from achieving a 3.5 or higher GPA in first semester of college.
    • Awarded to Vincent Leo
      Dean's List Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism