Researcher, journalist and editor with 15 years experience

Wendy Biddlecombe Agsar

Researcher, journalist and editor with 15 years experience

Available to hire

Researcher, journalist and editor with 15 years experience

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

News Editor at The Leipzig Global
January 1, 2024 - Present
Head editor for an English-language blog and news magazine for the Leipzig international community. Assigned and edited all articles. Wrote, edited, and planned all social media posts. Event planning and hosting panels for the Leipzig Global Job Fair.
Editor-at-large at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
Investigative reporter and feature writer. Lead company-wide workshops on journalism history, news writing and editing, and interview techniques. Managed a team of writers and editors, maintained budgets, and planned workshops and events.
Social Media Editor at The Progress Network
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Developed and implemented a social media strategy for a start-up news platform. Edited a weekly newsletter. Wrote all social media posts and ads for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
Freelance Reporter at The Norwood News
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Freelance reporter and photographer for a community newspaper.
Senior Editor and Reporter at Metro New York
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
General and breaking news writer for a daily newspaper. Guided reporters, photographers, and page designers in three cities. Trained junior reporters and interns.
Reporter at The Tampa Tribune
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Reporter and photographer covering crime, courts, and city government.
Teaching Assistant, Editor at University of South Florida
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Assistant to a professor and teaching assistant for media ethics courses. News editor for the student newspaper.
Content Editor at Eat Agency
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Editor, writer, and project manager for a corporate communications agency.
Intern at Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
January 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Magazine editor and production assistant.
Intern at Collins Design, HarperCollins Publishers
September 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Production assistant and proofreader for a book publisher.
Intern at Collins Design, HarperCollins Publishers
September 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Production assistant and proofreader for a book publisher.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) at University of South Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism at Eugene Lang College, The New School
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Study Abroad Program: Introduction to Hinduism and Indian Culture at Pondicherry University
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Qualifications

TESOL Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
German Integration Courses through VHS Leipzig, B2.2
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Health Reporting Fellowship
April 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other