I am a recent graduate of a journalism program at Brigham Young University where I specialized in video editing and concise script writing for news broadcasts as a senior reporter of their student-run news publication. I love to tell heartwarming stories of people--their hardships, their environments, and their successes. Through my work, I've highlighted non-profit organizations, members of underrepresented communities, and fellow BYU students. I hope my work will continue to uplift and exhibit the lives of real people.…

Emily May

I am a recent graduate of a journalism program at Brigham Young University where I specialized in video editing and concise script writing for news broadcasts as a senior reporter of their student-run news publication. I love to tell heartwarming stories of people--their hardships, their environments, and their successes. Through my work, I've highlighted non-profit organizations, members of underrepresented communities, and fellow BYU students. I hope my work will continue to uplift and exhibit the lives of real people.…

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I am a recent graduate of a journalism program at Brigham Young University where I specialized in video editing and concise script writing for news broadcasts as a senior reporter of their student-run news publication. I love to tell heartwarming stories of people–their hardships, their environments, and their successes. Through my work, I’ve highlighted non-profit organizations, members of underrepresented communities, and fellow BYU students. I hope my work will continue to uplift and exhibit the lives of real people.

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Work Experience

Cast Member, Disney College Program at The Walt Disney Company
August 1, 2025 - Present
Courteously greet and seat guests at Ale & Compass Restaurant in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort; provide a welcoming and magical dining experience; uphold safety and cleanliness standards and maintain a show-ready environment.
Public Affairs Intern at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Drafted and edited 10+ press releases, news articles, and letters to government/media figures across the Pacific Area; created social media content campaigns; helped plan a humanitarian dinner; delivered communication training for volunteers.
Senior Reporter at The Daily Universe at Brigham Young University
May 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Wrote 60+ news, investigative, and feature stories; conducted 100+ interviews; produced 15+ video news packages with filming, scripting, and editing in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Marketing Intern at Wisdom Natural Brands
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Wrote biweekly blog posts with health tips and recipes aligned with company values to boost brand visibility (remote).
Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Guided 400+ students in COMMS101; provided one-on-one mentorship and feedback to students on class assignments.
Piano Teacher at Self-employed
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Delivered personalized music instruction to 3 students, providing constructive feedback.
Sandwich Artist at Subway
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Prepared thousands of customized orders with efficiency and courtesy; earned Employee of the Month (January 2021).

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Communications, Emphasis in Journalism at Brigham Young University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services
    paper Día de los Muertos celebration honors lives of loved ones who have passed away

    This is a news package about a local Dia de los Muertos celebration organized by a group of sisters to keep their tradition and holiday alive in their families. This project won Television Student Soft News Feature at the 2025 Gracie Awards, a national competition that honors women in media.