BIO
Meladie Young is a visual journalism and public relations major at Western Washington University, with a focus on photography and a concentration in creative writing. Throughout her academic journey, she has developed a passion for storytelling through images and capturing moments. After graduating, she plans to pursue a career in the sports industry, specializing in media relations and visuals, where she hopes to use her talents to craft engaging stories that connect athletes and fans alike.
Meladie Young Resume
Skills
Extensive knowledge of the Adobe suite, Lightroom, Canva and Microsoft Office.Experience with conflict management and leadership. Ability to work well in team and independent environments. Good customer service skills under pressure. Photography, video storytelling and multimedia.
Experience
March 2025 - Present
Sports and Recreation Editor - The Front
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Managed and edited weekly sports content covering campus athletics and recreation events
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Assigned stories and coordinated with writers
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Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and staff to develop in-depth features
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Maintained editorial calendar and ensured timely publication of articles
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Collaborated with the editor-in-chief and section editors to align with publication standards
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Worked closely with the athletic department to ensure fair and consistent coverage
June 2025 - Present
Public Relations Specialist - WWU Ice Hockey
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Conducted interviews with players and contributed to social media coverage
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Approved social media posts as well as creating reals and photo posts
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Ran in-game promotions, including on-ice game, in collaboration with sponsors
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Assisted game day media director while providing photo support as the assistant photographer
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Managed other interns to ensure that all game operations ran smoothly
February 2025 - Present
Athletics Photographer - WWU Athletics Communication
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Photographed high-intensity sporting events for university marketing
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Deliver edited galleries with 24-hour turnaround
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Worked with other photographers to ensure complete and diverse coverage of events
September 2023 - Present
Resident Advisor - Western Washington University
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Monitoring and supporting 40+ college students through educational goals, personal wellness, and community building
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Responsible for meeting with each student quarterly to check in with their personal needs and goals
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Hosted quarterly events to promote community and social well-being for my residents
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Spend time on-call where I become the go-to person for students who live in the WWU community and handle crisis management situations