1. Xavier Veccia
Journalist
Credentials
Skillset
Schooling
Accolades
Managing Editor, ACRN Editorial / September 2012 - Present
Joining ACRN, Ohio University’s premier music publication, in September of 2012, Xavier Veccia quickly climbed up the ranks from contributor to Managing Editor. Under this position, Xavier has learned valuable leadership skills, edited all forms of articles posted on the site and continues to help ACRN progress as an organization, all while writing stories on a weekly basis.
PR Director, ACRN / February 2014 - Present
Xavier Veccia is responsible for the relationship between ACRN and its readers, which includes the students of Ohio University along with its large number of alumni. With a growing social media prescence, consistent advertising and constant contact with this fanbase, Xavier has made sure ACRN’s voice never falls on deaf ears.
Campus Representative, Surviving College / January 2014 - April 2014
Surviving College is a national website dedicated to covering the college lifestyle. Xavier Veccia was lucky enough to be apart of this movement, sharing the experiences one can expect from attending Ohio University.
Staff Writer, The Essay Magazine / September 2013 - April 2014
As a member of The Essay, Xavier Veccia wrote in-depth feature articles from the
perspective of local people of interest, such as the first feature about a popular
anonymous twitter celebrity and an unconventional artist.
ACRN Feature of the Year, 2012-2013
Given for work on the concert adventure piece “Brokechella Diary.”
Finalist for ACRN Lobster of the Year, 2013-2014
Awards the member of ACRN that makes the biggest difference within the
organization. Nominated for work in editorial and public relation fields.
Journalistic Skills: writing in feature, news and review formats / interviewing / multimedia journalism / public relations / social media sites such as H0ootsuite / blogging websites such as Wordpress and Blogger / AP Style / Photography
Technical Skills: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Dreamweaver / Audacity / Finalcut Pro / Windows and Mac operating systems
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism , Ohio University / August 2012 - Present
Major: Journalism
Estimated Graduation: December 2016
Contact
Phone: (216)-401-2283
E-Mail: xveccia@gmail.com