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Becca O'Reilly,

Journalist, writer, creator. 

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ABOUT ME

I’m a recent graduate of NYU, where I double majored in Journalism and Drama and minored in Entertainment Business. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, I’ll always have a soft spot for the beach, but I’ve also found a second home in the mountains. When I’m not writing, you can usually find me backpacking, camping, snowboarding or finding any excuse to get outside.

I specialize in entertainment writing, with a particular love for stories about sports, music, travel and all the people, places and experiences that make life worth living.

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I have experience that ranges from news reporting and feature writing to video production and marketing — whether it’s producing podcasts, creating promotional content, running social media campaigns, or writing for news outlets I am a jack of all trades. Check out my portfolio below to see the projects I’ve brought to life.

EXPERIENCE

Just a few of the highlights...

Sports Reporter

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Currently working as a freelance sports reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, reporting and writing multiple stories each week on deadline while adhering to AP style and the publication’s journalistic standards and editorial voice. Pitching and reporting stories across a range of topics, from breaking and trending sports news to feature profiles highlighting standout local athletes and Philadelphia’s vibrant sports community.

Editorial and operations intern

Almost 30 

Worked closely with the CEOs to edit and produce weekly newsletters, promotional emails and social media copy. Assisted with video editing for social media clips and Spotify descriptions, using Adobe Creative Suite to support the production of daily content and projects.

Writer and Producer

WNYU & Washington Square News

Created, produced and hosted WNYU’s entertainment podcast, The Spotlight. Adhered to FCC guidelines and production deadlines while interviewing creative professionals and maintaining the upbeat, engaging tone of college radio. Served as an editor for WNYU’s student magazine, Static, and contributed entertainment stories to NYU’s student news outlet, Washington Square News, covering a range of entertainment and culture topics.

Social Media Content Creator

Kellog's Pop-Tarts, Peek & Wilderness Trail

Created and managed social media content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Reels for major brands, including Pop-Tarts and the social media app Peek. Developed short-form video content designed to engage audiences and align with each brand’s voice and marketing goals. Produced written content, promotional materials and newsletters for a range of organizations, including nonprofits such as Wilderness Trail Inc. and HerStoriesTold Productions, tailoring messaging to different audiences and platforms.

SKILLS

Experience in each one of these skills, with work in my portfolio to showcase them. 

Adobe Premier Pro

Video & Audio editing

Copy Writing

Following AP style and aligned writing for a company's tone.

Video/Audio Production

Smoothly record clean video and audio. 

Google Suite

Immense experience in all of the Google apps, including SEO.

Reporting

Unbiased interviewing skills in every medium.

Digital Marketing

Fun graphics and videos for social media marketing

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