ANNA HAYNES
Student Print Journalist
University of Colorado, Boulder undergraduate student pursuing bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. Well-versed in journalistic writing and photography.
ABOUT ME
I've been an avid writer my entire life. In high school, I realized that I could use my writing skills to serve the public through a career in journalism. Since then, I've dedicated myself to learning the craft of journalism, writing and publishing my own articles independently. Once I started going to the University of Colorado, Boulder, I joined the staff of the CU Independent, the university's student-run online news publication. After two years working for the CU Independent, I now work as the publication's editor-in-chief. I am eager to continue to improve my craft and seek out new opportunities to expand my horizons in the field of journalism.
MY EXPERIENCE
Roles & Responsibilities
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, CU INDEPENDENT
May 2020-May 2021
As editor-in-chief of the CU Independent, I am responsible for overseeing all facets of the publication, including (but not limited to) editing and publishing articles, leading meetings, hiring editing staff, managing finances and web hosting and designing a magazine for print every semester. Prior to this position, I held positions of staff writer, breaking news editor, senior news editor and managing editor. Articles I've written for the CU Independent can be found under My Work.
NEWS CORRESPONDENT, RADIO 1190
September 2018 - December 2019
As a news correspondent for News Underground, CU Boulder student-run radio station Radio 1190's news program, I was responsible for contacting interviewees from the university and the Boulder community and interviewing them either on air or using pre-recording equipment. I have also been a music DJ for Radio 1190 since September 2018.
RECOGNITIONS
MARK OF EXCELLENCE FINALIST
March 2020
My CU Independent article “Micromobility in Boulder: What is it?” placed as a finalist in the Online News Reporting category of the Society of Professional Journalists' Mark of Excellence Awards.
PI SIGMA ALPHA
April 2020
Membership in National Political Science Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha. Members "must have completed at least ten semester-credits of work in political science including at least one upper-division course, with an average grade of B or higher in those courses (and) must have achieved an overall GPA placing them in the top one-third of their whole class." (Source)
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
May 2018
Received diploma for completion of the IB Diploma Programme at Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora, CO.
EDUCATION
My Studies
Degrees and certificates that I am currently pursuing.
JOURNALISM, B.A.
August 2018 - May 2022
CU Boulder's journalism degree requires both an understanding of journalism concepts and the demonstration of practical reporting skills. I plan to write an honors thesis and graduate with Latin honors in journalism. GPA: 3.954
POLITICAL SCIENCE, B.A.
August 2018 - May 2022
In addition to learning about the practice of journalism, I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science to gain expertise in systems of government and potential topics of political reportage. GPA: 3.954
WRITING CERTIFICATE
August 2018 - May 2022
The writing certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate awarded by the Program of Writing and Rhetoric and is intended to help students improve writing skills and build a writing portfolio to present to future universities and employers.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CERTIFICATE
August 2018 - May 2022
The international media certificate enables College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI) students to "acquire the context and perspective necessary to work in global and international jobs." (Source)