Kaitlin Balasaygun

Careers in Art History Intern

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New York, New York, United States

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Timeline
About me
Columbia University Adjunct Assistant Professor
Education
- Freehold High School
  2015 - 2019
- Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
  2023 - 2024
  Master of Science - MS Journalism
  Master of Science student a part of the Visual Craft Track at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism on a full academic scholarship
- Ramapo College of New Jersey
  2019 - 2023
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Journalism and Photography 4.0 GPA
Experience
- THE ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN ART HISTORY
  Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
  Careers in Art History Intern
  -Collaborated with staff from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Center for Creative Photography, The Huntington Library, and The Wolfsonian-Conducted and delivered weekly research projects on art curation, conservation, archival collections, and public relations-Wrote social media posts and museum labels for various artworks with a focus on ensuring inclusion and equality in museum settings
- Swimming World
  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
  Journalist Intern
  - Wrote news and feature stories on aquatic sports and professional athletes- Composed SEO-friendly content- Published stories and media content through WordPress
- Picture This Post
  May 2021 - Oct 2021
  Art Review Journalist Intern
  -Write reviews on a variety of art, films, music, books, etc.-Compose SEO-friendly content-Publish reviews and media content through WordPress
- Ramapo College of New Jersey
  May 2021 - May 2023
  - Conducted image research on college sports- Assisted with photographic shoots- Wrote research papers and grant proposals -Prepared chemicals for the photographic dark room-Set up lights and backdrops for the photographic shooting studio-Assisted, taught, and supervised students on printing film and digital photographs - Created and published social media content to advertise the Visual Arts Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey- Wrote alternative text to make content more accessible- Conducted research on outreach and public relations to further advertise the Visual Arts Program
  - Image Research Assistant
    May 2022 - May 2023
  - Photography Lab Assistant
    Sept 2020 - May 2023
  - Social Media Coordinator
    May 2021 - Jan 2022
- Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
  May 2022 - Oct 2022
  Gannett Journalist Intern for Asbury Park Press
  -Write SEO-friendly content on sports, metro, breaking news and features-Photograph live events -Broadcast live events-Create multimedia packages
- CNBC
  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
  CNBC Strategic Content Intern
  - Wrote business news and feature stories- Assisted with TV production- Executed sponsorships
- NBC Sports
  Jul 2024 - Sept 2024
  NBC Sports Video Production Assistant
  - Assisted with Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics feature video production- Gathered content from live and archived broadcast footage- Logged live broadcasts- Conducted research on professional sports and athletes
- Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
  Sept 2024 - now
  Adjunct Assistant Professor
  - Teach Video Reporting and Multimedia Storytelling classes with Dean of Academic Affairs Duy Linh Tu- Provide students with feedback on feature news videos and documentaries- Assist students with developing skills in reporting, directing, producing, filming and editing
- Zeteo
  Sept 2024 - now
  Social Media Video Producer
  - Produce and edit videos, podcasts and social media posts- Design graphics and thumbnails- Implement SEO best practices
- Asbury Park Press
  Nov 2024 - now
  Sports Photojournalist
  - Photograph news and feature sports stories- Write news and feature sports stories- Interview sources for stories- Edit photographs for print and digital publication
- WWE
  Jan 2025 - now
  Production Assistant, Documentary and Alternative Content
  - Edit packages for WWE's Greatest Moments show on A&E- Assist with field production and filming interviews - Log interviews and shows
Licenses & Certifications
- AT&T Summer Learning Academy Extern
  AT&T
  Jul 2020
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  2023-2024 Anne O’Hare McCormick Memorial Scholarship The Newswomen's Club of New York Apr 2023
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  2023-2024 Columbia University Journalism Scholarship Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Apr 2023
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Fulbright Young Professional Journalist Program Fulbright U.S. Student Program Apr 2023 Fulbright Germany’s journalists program provides talented early career U.S. journalists the opportunity to come to Germany for a research and practice-oriented experience and to gain insights into the political, economic, cultural, and social fabric of the host country.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Digital Journalism and Writing Ramapo College of New Jersey Apr 2023 This award, which is given each year to a graduating senior who has earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, is conferred to recognize excellence and the highest level of academic achievement at Ramapo College.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Undergraduate Commencement Honor Guard Ramapo College of New Jersey Apr 2023 The recipient of the Undergraduate Commencement Honor Guard is given to one student per school and selected by their school's dean to represent their class at the commencement ceremony.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  2023 Stanley Berlin Memorial Scholarship Ramapo College of New Jersey Jan 2023 The Stanley Berlin Memorial Photography Scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Photography with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  New York Women in Communications Inc. Comcast NBCUniversal 2022 Scholarship Recipient New York Women in Communications Inc. and Comcast NBCUniversal Jul 2022 A joint scholarship from New York Women in Communications Inc. and Comcast NBCUniversal honoring a student with academic excellence and demonstrated commitment to the field of communications.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  2022 SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Art History Symposium Presenter SUNY New Paltz Apr 2022 Presented art history research on the birth of pictorial journalism at the 2022 SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Art History Symposium
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  North Jersey Media Group Foundation/The Record Scholarship North Jersey Media Group Foundation/The Record Feb 2022 North Jersey Media Group Foundation/The Record Scholarship is awarded to one Communication Arts/Journalism student that demonstrates hard work and a strong dedication to ethical and inclusive journalistic practices.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Women of AT&T 2021 National Scholarship AT&T Jul 2021 A scholarship recognizing a student who will be a future leader making a difference in their community and the world.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Student Employee of the Year Ramapo College of New Jersey Apr 2021 The Student Employment Committee awards this honor to a student employee with outstanding achievements and remarkable growth in their job.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  2021 Stanley Berlin Memorial Photography Scholarship Ramapo College of New Jersey Feb 2021 The Stanley Berlin Memorial Photography Scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Photography with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Women of AT&T 2020 State Scholarship AT&T Oct 2020 A scholarship recognizing a student who will be a future leader making a difference in their community and the world.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Women of AT&T 2019 National Scholarship AT&T Aug 2019 A scholarship recognizing a student who will be a future leader making a difference in their community and the world.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  Mountain Broadcasting Corporation WMBC-TV Scholarship Recipient Ramapo College of New Jersey May 2019 Scholarship awarded to a student with a 4.0 or higher GPA and majoring in Communication Arts, Broadcasting, and/or Media studies.
- Awarded to Kaitlin Balasaygun
  AT&T Ability 2019 Scholarship AT&T Apr 2019 A scholarship recognizing a student who will be a future leader making a difference in their community and the world. The scholarship is chosen based on an essay on questions concerning the disabled community, academic credentials, extracurricular activities, leadership, awards and achievements, and work experience.