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Astry Rodriguez

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My name is Astry Rodriguez and I am a recent 2025 graduate from Northwestern University with a Bachelors of science in journalism.

About

My name is Astry Rodriguez and I am a recent 2025 graduate from Northwestern University with a Bachelors of science in journalism. With a proven track record of developing high-traffic, Spanish-bilingual content and a deep understanding of SEO principles, I am well-equipped to contribute to distinct communication strategies and brand presence.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 7 roles

Temporary Copywriter · Kemper Corporation (Kemper Auto + affiliates)Sep 2025 – Apr 2026 · 8 mos

Wrote and edited high-traffic bilingual content on auto insurance and related topics across digital platforms; created brand voices for various auto insurance agencies; produced content for web, social, newsletters, and ads; researched SEO-based strategies and collaborated with sales, legal, and community engagement teams to support marketing goals.

Reporting Resident · The Daily HeraldJan 2025 – Mar 2025 · 3 mos

Wrote and pitched up to three stories weekly on topics including weather, politics, medicine and health, art and business for northern and northwestern suburbs of Chicago.

Reporting Intern · Evanston RoundTable (digital newspaper)Jun 2024 – Sep 2024 · 4 mos

Reported and wrote two to three articles per week on local businesses, culture, and city committees; contributed to weekly newsletter.

Consumer Investigative Intern · Telemundo (NBCUniversal)Jan 2024 – Apr 2024 · 4 mos
Reporting Intern · MidStory (nonprofit media thinkhub)Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 3 mos
Correspondent · Planet Forward (online environmental media hub)Dec 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos
Executive Editor · North By Northwestern (online student magazine)Oct 2021 – Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism · Northwestern University2030 – 2025

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