​Hello, I’m Miranda Ferrante, a community journalist and editor based in Westchester County, New York. 

EDUCATION
New York University (December 2024) 
Master of Arts in Journalism, Magazine & Digital Storytelling

​Elon University (Class of 2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Communication Design, magna cum laude 

SKILLS
Print journalism: Data gathering, interviewing, copyediting, fact-checking, proofreading, SEO, strong writing skills including AP style 
Multimedia journalism: CMS (Experience with NewsroomQ, eNeo, WordPress), Basic CSS and HTML, Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite  (Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop), Google, Microsoft Office 365, Social Media (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) 
Soft Skills: Communication, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, collaboration, time management, leadership
​​Language: Basic Italian ​
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WORK EXPERIENCE 

Halston Media News
Staff Reporter (January 2025 to Present) 
As the Yorktown Reporter, I cover local news across Yorktown’s five hamlets: Crompond, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, and Yorktown Heights. I regularly attend Town Board meetings and report on local government, school board affairs, and community events. I write an average of 12 to 15 stories per week, producing timely and accurate articles that keep residents informed about important issues.

I build stories in the content management system (CMS), incorporating photos, videos, and interactive elements to boost reader engagement. I also take my own photographs to accompany both online and print articles. In addition to my work for Yorktown News, I contribute stories to Mahopac News.

My role involves interviewing local leaders, officials, and residents to provide well-rounded perspectives on key topics. I collaborate closely with the editorial team to meet deadlines and ensure high-quality content. I manage the uploading and formatting of articles for publication and oversee content on the Yorktown News Facebook page.

Freelance Reporter and Photographer (June 2024 to January 2025) 

• Identify newsworthy stories and understand the criteria for what makes a story appealing to readers
• Coverage area includes the Yorktown Town Board for Yorktown News and features on local events, residents and community activists for Mahopac News

The Chief
Contributor (July 2025 to Present) 

• Research, pitch, and report compelling, well-sourced stories across the work and labor sector.

914INC. 
Contributing Writer (February 2025 to Present) 

• Assist the Editor-in-Chief of 914INC., a quarterly business lifestyle magazine published by Westchester Magazine, by contributing writing and reporting to special projects and evergreen content.

Gulfshore Life Magazine
Freelance Fact Checker (May 2023 to July 2025) 

• Call sources and consult online materials to verify facts in copy that will run online and in print 

Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute 
Graduate Teaching Assistant (September to December 2024) 

• Assisted Professor Charles Seife in lecture course of undergraduate journalism majors, focused on journalistic ethics, political impact of media and digital transformation
• Attended class, graded quizzes and writing assignments; served as point of contact for students 

Graduate Assistant (November 2023 to December 2024) 

• Assisted Meryl Gordon, program director of the magazine and digital storytelling concentration, in promoting the program on Facebook
• Responsible for posting articles written by NYU magazine graduates on the program's Facebook page
• Brainstormed innovative ideas to engage with prospective students and enhance the program's online presence

Long Island Press 
Reporting Intern (September to December 2024) 

• Reported for the LI Press and Dan's Papers
• Covered Long Island news, features and cultures
• Identified newsworthy stories, interviewed subjects, conducted research, assisted in editorial 

CooperSquared 
Contributing Writer (October 2023 to October 2024) 

• Report original stories for CooperSquared, an online platform featuring work of journalism students at New York University
• Responsible for uploading copy and visuals to WordPress site for publication

Business Insider 
Freelance Writer (March to August 2024) 

• Pitched and develop personal narratives, transforming ideas into well-crafted and well-research articles for the health and parenting vertical

Salon Media Group, Inc. 
Freelance Writer (March 2024) 

• Aggregated political events into engaging news stories for Salon’s website  

Society of Professional Journalists
Elon University Chapter Secretary (August 2022 to May 2023) 

• Facilitated meetings, communicated with the leadership team and members, provided resources and networked with industry professionals

Elon News Network 
Digital Managing Editor (May 2022 to May 2023) 

• Led the coordination of reporting and online production for event coverage and breaking news, overseeing a range of content from crime and tragedy to live blogs that tracked midterm election results in Alamance County, N.C. and Hurricane Ian, which both received recognition from the Associated Collegiate Press
• Organized the publication of eight in-depth reporting projects, approved corrections and the use of anonymous sources, when applicable 
• Contributed daily to the website, student newspaper and Elon Local News broadcast, reporting stories about campus and the surrounding communities

Multimedia Journalist (September 2019 to May 2023) 

• Wrote for students, faculty, staff and the surrounding Elon and Alamance County community

​Lifestyle Editor (January 2021 to January 2022) 

• Spearheaded the production and planning of the Pendulum’s “Best of 2021” and Best of 2022” special edition
• Wrote and edited stories covering the performing arts, local businesses and community

​Raleigh Magazine
Editorial Intern (May to July 2022)

• Worked on both print and online pieces, research, reporting, copyediting and fact checking

Elon University School of Communications
Internship Ambassador (May to July 2022)

• Spoke with Elon students who were searching for internship opportunities, shared insight from my own experiences and helped walk students through the application process 
• Assisted with programming, social media plans, networking events and classroom presentations

Her Campus Media
Contributing Writer (February 2021 to January 2022)

• Contributed at least three stories each semester I was on staff to the Elon University Chapter of HerCampus.com
• Pitched original content ideas, met with leadership staff and other contributing writers 

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​Westchester Magazine 
Editorial Intern (June to August 2021)

• Assisted with editorial and digital responsibilities for front-of-book, back-of-book and features 
• Conducted interviews with Westchester County designers, travel consultants and shop owners to produce articles covering home, beauty, shopping and design
• Gathered photographs for the art team, conducted outreach to the design community and crafted social media captions that appealed to Westchester residents ​​

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