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I'm Isabella Jacob, a rising journalist and policy-focused writer pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science at Northwestern University. I blend reporting, data analysis, and storytelling to cover immigration, elections, and demographics with clarity and empathy. Beyond the newsroom, I volunteer with prison education programs, support diversity initiatives, and pursue bilingual reporting and digital accessibility projects. I’m excited to bring rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and collaborative energy to a newsroom or public-facing team.…I'm Isabella Jacob, a rising journalist and policy-focused writer pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science at Northwestern University. I blend reporting, data analysis, and storytelling to cover immigration, elections, and demographics with clarity and empathy. Beyond the newsroom, I volunteer with prison education programs, support diversity initiatives, and pursue bilingual reporting and digital accessibility projects. I’m excited to bring rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and collaborative energy to a newsroom or public-facing team.

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I'm Isabella Jacob, a rising journalist and policy-focused writer pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science at Northwestern University. I blend reporting, data analysis, and storytelling to cover immigration, elections, and demographics with clarity and empathy. Beyond the newsroom, I volunteer with prison education programs, support diversity initiatives, and pursue bilingual reporting and digital accessibility projects. I’m excited to bring rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and collaborative energy to a newsroom or public-facing team.…I'm Isabella Jacob, a rising journalist and policy-focused writer pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science at Northwestern University. I blend reporting, data analysis, and storytelling to cover immigration, elections, and demographics with clarity and empathy. Beyond the newsroom, I volunteer with prison education programs, support diversity initiatives, and pursue bilingual reporting and digital accessibility projects. I’m excited to bring rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and collaborative energy to a newsroom or public-facing team.

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I’m Isabella Jacob, a rising journalist and policy-focused writer pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science at Northwestern University. I blend reporting, data analysis, and storytelling to cover immigration, elections, and demographics with clarity and empathy.

Beyond the newsroom, I volunteer with prison education programs, support diversity initiatives, and pursue bilingual reporting and digital accessibility projects. I’m excited to bring rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and collaborative energy to a newsroom or public-facing team.

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Work Experience

Editor-in-Chief at The Communicator

September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Wrote over 50 articles, edited and designed 10+ magazines; oversaw the creation of the award-winning print magazine 'The Communicator'; managed a staff of more than 40 people and published work online, in print and on social media.

Lawyer and Co-Captain at Community High School Mock Trial (State of Michigan’s Mock Trial Nationals)

September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024

Wrote and memorized closing statements, direct examinations and cross examinations as a lawyer on A team.

Research Intern at Street Democracy

June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Gathered data for a study on guaranteed digital accessibility for unhoused students under the McKinney-Vento Act.

Volunteer at Northwestern Prison Education Program

March 1, 2025 - Present

Assisting NPEP staff with preparing materials for class inside prisons and administrative tasks.

Congressional Intern at Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Drafted legislative briefs and policy memos for staff review; summarized congressional hearings for the policy team, focusing on immigration.

Immigration & Demographics Beat Reporter at Medill On The Hill

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Reported audio and print stories related to immigration and demographics on Capitol Hill; assisted coverage of Virginia’s off-cycle elections and reported at the Supreme Court.

Campaign Finance Intern at New Chicago Consulting

January 1, 2026 - Present

Analyzing campaign finance filings and donor history databases to develop targeted fundraising; conducted political background research, wrote memos of client meetings, and designed flyers for campaign events.

Diversity and Inclusion Editor at The Daily Northwestern

January 1, 2026 - Present

Launching a bilingual reporting initiative amidst the uptick of ICE activity in Chicagoland; creating diversity and protest training for The Daily’s recruitment process.

Audio Editor at The Daily Northwestern

March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Reported, edited, produced and published podcasts two to three times a week for the audio desk; published more than 20 stories in one quarter and won second place in the 2025 Illinois College Press Awards.