Cela Migan's Resume
Education
University of Missouri, Bachelor of Journalism - social and audience strategy
- Minor in sociology
Journalism Experience
Graphics desk
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Mo.: January 2023 - May 2023
- Designed data-driven illustrations, charts and maps for web and print in Illustrator
Social intern
NBC News: June 2022 - December 2022
- Wrote and scheduled copy for 12-20 tweets and Facebook posts daily using SocialFlow
- Clipped and edited video using Premiere Pro for Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
- Quickly produced content for breaking news events, such as the midterm elections, death of Queen Elizabeth II and various court rulings
Marketing intern
Simon & Schuster - Gallery Books imprint: September 2022 - November 2022
- Conducted influencer research and outreach to target specific demographics on #BookTok to send books of interest
- Created assets in Canva, a content calendar and filmed and edited TikToks/Reels
Social media and analytics management
Vox Magazine: January 2022 - May 2022
- Managed Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, newsletter or analytics on a weekly shift to maintain a cohesive voice and consistent content
- Utilized Social News Desk, Google Analytics, Parse.ly and MailChimp
Business/social media intern
Inside Climate News: May 2021 - December 2021
- Wrote from 4-8 tweets and Facebook posts daily to promote new stories, scheduling posts for the next day using TweetDeck and Facebook Creator Studio
- Researched nonprofits and created donor profiles for potential grant opportunities
Contributing writer
Vox Magazine, Columbia, Mo.: June 2021 - May 2022
- Wrote stories published online and in print
- Stories include: anti-Asian violence, profile on a henna artist, Kwanzaa, among others
Work Experience
Residential Advisor
University of Missouri Residential Life: August 2020 - May 2022, February 2023 - May 2023
- Advised 50+ residents and foster floor community through weekly engagement events
Ambassador
Missouri Student Unions: January 2020 - May 2022, January 2023 - May 2023
- Attended to guests with questions and directed them to campus services and resources
Organizations
Internal Vice President
Mizzou Asian American Association: May 2021 - May 2022
- Coordinated internal affairs and programming, including the Big/Little Mentorship Program, Interest Groups and member retention
Public Relations Chair
Mizzou Asian American Association: May 2020 - May 2021
- Designed Instagram posts, Instagram stories, Facebook posts and promotional videos using Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite
Honors
2023 Gracie Awards, Digital Media Student Winner, “One Year Later: A reporter reflects on the Atlanta spa shootings and anti-Asian violence”
2022 SPJ Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award Finalist, Feature Writing, “Healing from hate”
Kappa Tau Alpha, invite-only journalism honor society for the top 10% of the graduating class
Dean's List every semester, graduated summa cum laude