Kyah Luna Corff
Critical journalist committed to fearless reporting. Research driven and a thorough fact checker. Editor in Chief of a student newsroom. Confident interviewer and compelling story teller. Investigative journalist with experience reporting high pressure topics. Performs well on deadline. Social media manager. Photographer and video editor. Self-accountable and collaborative team member.
Industry Experience
Editorial Intern // Emerald Magazine Jan 2020- Now
Published weekly digital stories as well as long form print magazine articles. Reported content of interest to the target audience and contributed to shaping the brand and social media strategy. Promoted social content. Profiled drag queen Laganja Estranja on success and cannabis use.
News Reporter // New School Free Press Aug 2020- Jan 2020
Reported on controversial stories such as fair grading during the pandemic and investigated the backlash to the mass layoffs of New School staff. Asked hard hitting questions of New School leadership. Interviewed the New School President. Successfully collaborated in a remote newsroom.
Community Reporter // Santa Ynez Valley Star Dec 2017- Jul 2019
Reported and photographed 20+ articles on local news and events like the National School Walkout of 2018. Closely assisted with the research and production of the newspaper. Supported the Editor in Chief by fact checking information and interviewing subjects. Met tight deadlines.
Editor in Chief, Publisher // Pirate News Aug 2017- May 2019
Founded the first journalism club at the high school while maintaining a 4.5 GPA. Led a team of student journalists to cover campus news. Sought out and assigned stories. Designed, edited, and published a monthly newspaper. Created and facilitated a newsroom support system.
Content Creator // Instagram @kyah.luna.beauty Jan 2018- Now
Motivated and creative content creator. On top of the latest trends. Creates engaging photo and video content. Generates compelling social captions and hashtags.
Other Experience
Server // Ellen's Pancake House Aug 2016 - July 2019
I worked at this family diner throughout high school while maintaining good grades in AP/ honors classes. I built friendly relationships with regular customers. I cleaned, helped waiters, served food and beverages, attended the register, and helped with other restaurant operations.
Sales Promoter // Inglesina Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
I demonstrated the company's products in a friendly and professional manner, while promoting sales. I took the initiative by seeking out potential clients and building a relationship with them. I was told by many clients that I was an exceptional sales-person and they were grateful for my help.
Sales Associate // Blick Art Supplies May 2021- Jan 2022
I aided customers with shopping by providing useful product information. Quickly familiarized myself with what products and services the store had to offer. Also helped maintain store appearance and insured COVID safety procedures through regular cleaning and handing out face masks. Managers found me reliable and independent, assigned me to manage the stockroom. Coworkers regularly turned to me for help.
EDucation
The New School, NY // BA in Journalism + Design, Minor in Psychology Aug 2019- Now
Recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship award and current GPA of 3.8. Involved in Journalism Students of Color club and JD Book Club. Taken classes in reporting and ethics and history of journalism.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, CA // Diploma Aug 2019- Now
Graduated with high honors with a 4.5 GPA. Involved with multiple extra curriculars. Performed as the main lead and also in ensemble for the Theater club. Placed third in freestyle for the Swim Team. Presided over the Gay-Straight Alliance. Volunteered for various non-profits and fund raising clubs. Helped my single mom take care of my three younger brothers.
Skills
Intermediate Spanish. Participating in remote news rooms. Newsletter design (Substack, Mail Chimp). Social media management. Creative directing and photography. Website design (WordPress, Wix). Familiar with Adobe programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Premier, Spark). Video editing. Fact checking. Familiar with best SEO practices. Expert of AP Style.