Joanne Haner | Portfolio
Experience
The Daily Northwestern
Evanston, Ill.
2021 - Present
Past Roles: Assistant Data Visualizations Editor, Digital Managing Editor Multimedia Editor, Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Assistant Video Editor, Photo Editor, 2021 Holiday Guide Editor
Pew Research Center
Washington, DC
Summer 2023
Undergraduate Research Intern, Race & Ethnicity Team
Checked data tabulations and reports. Worked with senior researchers to analyze data and present findings about underrepresented minority groups.
Miami HEAT
Miami, Fla.
Summer 2022
Intern, Business Communications
Assisted in marketing and PR campaigns. Developed marketing campaigns utilizing Instagram and prominent influencers to maximize digital exposure and drive revenue. Proposed new ways to bring in revenue and increase engagement through the HEAT app to organization executives as part of winning Summer Internship League team
HAZZE Media
Sept. 2022 - Sept 2024
Journalist for a global student media team with 15K+ followers. Interviewed artists, actors and influencers for web exclusives. Found and reached out to press contacts to photograph and review artist performances and shows.
Freelance Photographer
Sept 2021 - Present
For-hire photographer for local theater productions, dance shows, corporate events, headshots, promotional shoots and more
OpenSecrets
Washington, DC
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Reporting Intern
Analyzed data & wrote articles covering money & finances in politics, framing future coverage for upcoming 2024 elections
The Miami Herald
Miami, Fla.
Summer 2024
News Intern, Local Government
Conducted interviews with local community members and officials to cultivate relevant news stories for Miami-Dade county. Analyzed state and county data to report state-level findings for an audience of 10 million readers across the state and nation
The Hill
Washington, DC
Fall 2024
Editorial Intern
Reported on political and breaking news in Washington D.C. amid the 2024 election. Covered stories related to underrepresented U.S. populations and the intersection of Florida and national politics
ABC News
Washington, DC
January 2025 - present
News Intern, Race & Culture Unit
Skills
Languages
Spanish (native), Mandarin (basic)
Computer
Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud;
R, Python, STATA, SSPS, SQL
Publishing
Associated Press (AP) Stylebook, MailChimp, WordPress
Education
Northwestern University,
Evanston, Ill.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, double major in Data Science
Additional certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications
Graduated June 2024
Awards &
Honors
Illinois College Press Association
2022 Awards
2nd Place, Multimedia Reporting
"Evanston Pride celebrates Latinidad with second annual Una Fiesta Hispana" for the Daily Northwestern. Watch here.
2nd Place, Newsletter
"The Daily Digest: Monday, July 11" for the Daily Northwestern.
3rd Place, Photo Essay
"Annual student-led cancer research fundraiser raises more than $40,000" for the Daily Northwestern.
View here.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholar, 2022 Media & Entertainment Summit Attendee
