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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. 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.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Temporary Copywriter at Kemper Corporation (Kemper Auto + affiliates)
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026Wrote 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.
Executive Editor at North By Northwestern (online student magazine)
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025Oversaw the Opinion and Life & Style sections, led weekly meetings, trained section editors on tone and style, performed final edits on eight stories weekly and published; served as a staff reporter covering racial and ethnic local events or issues.
Reporting Resident at The Daily Herald
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025Wrote 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 at Evanston RoundTable (digital newspaper)
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Reported and wrote two to three articles per week on local businesses, culture, and city committees; contributed to weekly newsletter.
Correspondent at Planet Forward (online environmental media hub)
December 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Wrote three feature-length solutions journalism environmental stories per quarter on animals, agriculture, and justice; pitched up to three stories per quarter.
Consumer Investigative Intern at Telemundo (NBCUniversal)
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Investigated and mediated over 40 consumer fraud complaints for Telemundo Responde; reported and published 11 Spanish articles and videos on solved cases; translated 30 anchor biographies; wrote a segment for NBC and sourced three stories.
Reporting Intern at MidStory (nonprofit media thinkhub)
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Wrote and pitched 1-2 stories weekly on race, art, and culture in Midwest cities; performed weekly archival research for social media posts and contributed to a group project on Toledo Latinx muralism.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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