This past fall semester was my first semester on the editorial board of The Statesman, the Stony Brook University’s campus newspaper, as Assistant News Editor and it has been such an amazing experience thus far.
Moving to Stony Brook University, I immediately began writing for The Statesman and moved my way up from Contributing Writer to my position now within nine months. Being Assistant News Editor, the experience I have gained is incomparable to any other title I have held. Creating the layout of articles I have pitched, edited and written and watching it become a print copy, is an amazing feeling.
I have learned the ins and outs of Adobe InDesign, WordPress, valuable reporting and writing skills, editing and how to handle breaking news. I have also learned about flexibility, being able to adjust my pace according to demands and being able to truly determine what is newsworthy.
Thankfully, in this work setting, I have earned a reputation as a dedicated journalist with a passion for accurately covering important issues and events, engaging readers and helping fuel positive change.
I am so excited to continue developing my skills and becoming the best journalist I can possibly be through my experience with The Statesman. Also, the connections and bonds I have formed with every single person on the editorial board is special. Until next year!
*All of the articles I have written so far can be found here.
Maya Brown 