Undergraduate Newsroom AI Research Assistant Resume Aanya Chang Undergraduate Newsroom AI Research Assistant (614) 555-2736 aanya.chang@example.com linkedin.com/example/aanyachang Columbus, OH 43210 STRENGTHS Research interviewing Asked focused questions during newsroom interviews, then captured participant perspectives without leading responses or losing useful detail. Qualitative analysis Built codebooks and research memos from transcripts. Recurring themes became clear requirements, not just notes in a file. Editorial judgment Checked prototype outputs against reporting standards and flagged unsupported claims when human verification still mattered. Respectful collaboration Worked with student journalists, classmates, and faculty reviewers. Clear updates kept discussions productive when findings were still developing. Reliable documentation Maintained consent records, schedules, issue logs, and traceability notes. Organized records made follow up work much easier. SKILLS Qualitative Research Semi Structured Interviews Participant Recruitment Transcription Coding Thematic Analysis AI Tool Evaluation Journalism Editorial Standards Reporting Practices Usability Evaluation Research Requirements Research Writing Presentation Active Listening LANGUAGES English Native 40 Mandarin Chinese Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 1.3 Years Undergraduate Newsroom AI Researcher at Academic Research (9 Months) AI Reporting Tool Evaluation Project Contributor at Student Innovation Lab (3 Months) Qualitative Media Research Analyst at Course Project (4 Months) SUMMARY Undergraduate media and communication student with hands on experience researching AI assisted reporting tools, interviewing student journalists , transcribing recordings, coding qualitative data, and identifying themes. Academic newsroom work has connected participant feedback with tool requirements, editorial standards , reporting practices , and human review needs. Research projects include 11 semi structured interviews, four supervised usability sessions, prototype testing, source verification, requirements documentation, and clear presentations for faculty and student audiences. Reliable project records, consent documentation, scheduling logs, codebooks, research memos, and issue logs support careful independent work between review meetings. Strong writing and active listening create respectful interviews and useful findings. Ready to contribute thoughtful research, clear analysis, and dependable communication within a student newsroom project. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Media and Communication The Ohio State University GPA: 4.0 2027 Columbus, OH Coursework: Qualitative Research, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Research TECHNICAL SKILLS Research Methods: Qualitative research, interview design, research planning Interview Practices: Semi structured interviews, active listening, participant recruitment Qualitative Analysis: Transcription, coding, thematic analysis AI Evaluation: AI tool testing, prototype review, output evaluation Editorial Review: Editorial standards, reporting practices, source verification Usability Research: Usability sessions, observation notes, participant feedback Research Documentation: Consent records, scheduling logs, issue logs Requirements Analysis: Requirements matrices, use cases, traceability Research Communication: Research writing, presentations, project findings Newsroom Practice: Student journalism, reporting workflows, editorial judgment Academic Tools: Research memos, codebooks, source packets SKILLS Qualitative Research Semi Structured Interviews Participant Recruitment Transcription Coding Thematic Analysis AI Tool Evaluation Journalism Editorial Standards Reporting Practices Usability Evaluation Research Requirements Research Writing Presentation Active Listening EXPERIENCE Undergraduate Newsroom AI Researcher Academic Research January 2026 - Present Columbus, OH Supervised research role examining AI assisted reporting features through interviews, qualitative analysis , editorial review, prototype testing, and faculty project reporting. Defined interview questions around sourcing, verification, drafting, and editorial decision making for newsroom research. Recruited 11 student journalists and maintained consent records , interview notes, and organized scheduling logs. Transcribed recordings and applied a structured codebook to identify themes involving accuracy, transparency, workflow fit, and review. Converted coded themes into prototype requirements, linking proposed capabilities with research evidence and newsroom use cases. Tested prototype outputs against editorial standards, documenting cases requiring stronger sourcing, verification, or human review . Prepared accessible summaries and presentations covering findings, limitations, and next evaluation questions for faculty review. AI Reporting Tool Evaluation Project Contributor Student Innovation Lab September 2025 - December 2025 Columbus, OH Supervised evaluation project contributor supporting prototype assessment, usability sessions, qualitative issue tracking, requirements writing, and final research communication. Created an evaluation plan pairing newsroom tasks with criteria for factual support, clarity, attribution, and reporting practices . Facilitated four usability sessions using consistent instructions and observation notes with student journalist participants. Organized session data into qualitative themes and issue logs separating usability concerns from editorial quality concerns. Compared prototype responses with source packets and editorial expectations, documenting unsupported statements requiring reporter verification. Drafted requirement statements from participant feedback and maintained traceability between observations , evidence, and proposed tool changes. Presented findings and contributed written analysis covering methods, limitations, recommendations, and project implications. Qualitative Media Research Analyst Course Project January 2025 - May 2025 Columbus, OH Faculty supervised qualitative research role studying student newsroom technology adoption through interviews, transcription, coding, research memos, and evidence based reporting. Created a research question, recruitment approach, interview guide, and analysis plan under faculty supervision. Conducted eight practice interviews with student media participants using active listening and nonleading questions. Produced accurate transcripts and applied iterative coding to themes involving workflow, trust, training, and editorial judgment. Maintained research memos documenting coding decisions, emerging questions, and progress toward weekly project goals. Synthesized interview evidence into a report separating participant perspectives from researcher interpretation and recommendations. Presented findings to classmates and faculty, answering questions about sampling, rigor, limitations, and newsroom tool design. PROJECTS Student Newsroom AI Evaluation Study 2026 Research project evaluating an AI assisted reporting prototype through interviews, source comparisons, editorial standards, usability sessions, and documented requirements. Qualitative Media Research Study 2025 Faculty supervised study examining newsroom technology adoption through participant interviews, transcription, thematic coding, research memos, and a final presentation. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Dean's List, 2025 to 2026 Undergraduate Research Presentation Recognition, 2026 Media Studies Academic Scholarship, 2025 CERTIFICATIONS Qualitative Research Methods 2026 Generative AI Fundamentals 2026 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Student Newsroom Research Circle, Discussion Facilitator, 2026 to Present Campus Media Peer Review Group, Member, 2025 to Present Undergraduate Research Forum, Student Presenter, 2026 LANGUAGES English (Native) Mandarin Chinese (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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