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Hi there! :) My name is Olivia Vallandingham, and an aspiring journalist with a B.S. in Journalism from Bowling Green State University. My various roles in news, public relations, social media, and beyond have given me extensive experience in interviewing, AP style, community outreach, social media management, media relations, and more. I am passionate about storytelling and committed to delivering exceptional communication that matters.

CONTACT INFORMATION
vallandinghamolivia@gmail.com | 937.726.7419

EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University – B.S. in Journalism, Spring 2026

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Digital News Intern Jan. 2026 - Present
WTVG-TV 13 Action News (13ABC) - Toledo, OH

  • Writes, edits, and publishes multiple digital news pieces per shift for 13ABC.com.
  • Monitors and creates multiple pieces of content per shift for 13ABC’s social media pages.
  • Shadows multimedia journalists and producers to gain a complete understanding of the newsroom environment.

Campus Tour Guide Nov. 2023 - Present
BGSU Office of Admissions - Bowling Green, OH

  • Acts as a university representative by leading 90 minute walking tours of BGSU’s campus.
  • Expands upon memorized scripts to give informed, personal insight regarding life at BGSU.
  • Annually mentors and trains groups of new tour guides through a semester-long training process.

Public Relations Intern June 2025 - Dec. 2025
Toledo Museum of Art - Toledo, OH

  • Supported the Senior PR Manager in writing public-facing material for the Museum.
  • Wrote news releases, website and social media content, and contributed to two editions of Art Matters.
  • Aided in general department-wide tasks, including accompanying local media outlets, planning social events, and general copyediting.

News Content Director Aug. 2024 - May 2025
BG Falcon Media - Bowling Green, OH

  • Oversaw bgfalconmedia.com, BGSU’s independent news content site, and the posting of daily stories.
  • Managed two teams of semester-long intern reporters and while expanding my own news portfolio.
  • Collaborated closely with student executive staff in print and broadcast news to produce multimedia content.

Intern Reporter Jan. 2024 - April 2024
BG Falcon Media - Bowling Green, OH

  • Created over 15 unique print news pieces on a range of campus and city related topics.
  • Met consistently with student executives to cultivate story ideas.
  • Interviewed students, community members, and administrative staff at BGSU on a variety of story topics.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE
Sarah McRitchie – Digital Content Manager, WTVG-TV 13 Action News (13ABC)
sarah.mcritchie@13abc.com – (419) 309-9022

AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Future of Journalism Award
  • Lee Z. Steele Journalism Scholarship
  • Thompson Scholarship Program
  • Best of BG Best Student Organization BG Falcon Media

SKILLS

  • AP Style
  • Multimedia content creation
  • Public records research
  • ENPS
  • Social media management
  • Communication
  • Interviewing

INVOLVEMENT

  • Ambassador for BGSU’s School of Media and Communication
  • Secretary of BGSU’s International Relations Organization
  • Honors College Student