Emily Christiansen
Newport
Summary
Creative social media editor and content creator at the Bethel Clarion who filmed Instagram reels that boosted audience engagement through campus trends, and produced promotional videos for print editions, resulting in increased readership. Authored a compelling news article addressing a controversial issue involving a Bethel professor. Hosted a podcast featuring interviews with local Minnesota figures, including Moth GrandSLAM winner Erin Barker and NPR reporter Nickolai Hammar, enhancing content quality and community involvement. Hard-working Strategic Communications student who spent this last semester writing a research paper on Anomie Theory, a communication theory that explains deviance as a result of society's failure to provide moral guidance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Editor/writer/podcast host
Bethel University Student Newspaper
Arden Hills
09.2024 - Current
- I create and film promotional social media posts and reels, write stories about school events and important people, and interview guests from around the Twin Cities.
- Brainstorm and film Instagram content that follows popular trends to maximize engagement.
- Gained over 50,000 views from social media content this past semester, including an Instagram reel that reached 24.7k views and 790 likes.
- I wrote a compelling and unbiased news story in November 2025 about a controversial situation involving a Bethel University professor, which became the third most-viewed story on the Bethel Clarion website, with over 400 reads.
- I interviewed local Minnesota professionals on a Spotify podcast titled "A Little Bit of Everything With Emily," including author Lin Enger, Moth GrandSLAM winner Erin Barker, and NPR reporter Nickolai Hammar.
Event Staff
West St. Paul Ice Arena
West St. Paul
11.2022 - Current
- Operated the game clock, filled out the team playbook for hockey games, and announced starting line-ups and score updates.
Camp Leader
Kid Power Summer Day Camp
West St. Paul
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led outdoor activities, crafts, field trips, and games for camp attendees ages 5 - 10.
Pool Attendant
Cascade Bay
Eagan
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed the waterslides, pools, and the lazy river.
Concessions Attendant
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Lake Elmo
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed cash register, prepared and served food.
Crew Member
Jersey Mikes
Woodbury
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Cashier, sandwich maker, dishwasher.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Communication
Bethel University
Arden Hills, MN05-2027
High School -
Two Rivers High School
West St. Paul, MN06-2023
Skills
- Social media management
- Content creation
- Effective communication
- Interviewing skills
- Event coordination
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Hennepin Theater Trust - Honorable Mention for a supporting role - 2022
Hennepin Theater Trust - Honorable Mention for a supporting role - 2023
Dean's List Recognition - All three years of college
Minnesota Newspaper Association - Best Columnist - 2025
Hennepin Theater Trust - Honorable Mention for a supporting role - 2023
Dean's List Recognition - All three years of college
Minnesota Newspaper Association - Best Columnist - 2025
Feature Stories and Columns
https://emilychristiansen.journoportfolio.com/
Timeline
Camp Leader
Kid Power Summer Day Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
Social Media Editor/writer/podcast host
Bethel University Student Newspaper
09.2024 - Current
Pool Attendant
Cascade Bay
05.2023 - 08.2023
Event Staff
West St. Paul Ice Arena
11.2022 - Current
Concessions Attendant
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
06.2022 - 08.2022
Crew Member
Jersey Mikes
11.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Communication
Bethel University
High School -
Two Rivers High School