Erin Snodgrass
Journalist. Writer. Storyteller.
About
Erin Snodgrass is an award-winning journalist and experienced communicator. From covering political elections in the Czech Republic to overseeing communications for a Congressional office, Erin is a strategically-minded writer with a knack for storytelling.
Throughout her varied career, she has reported on hometown happenings at her local newspaper, led the #5 college newsroom in the country, conducted research for a national investigative journalism team, fielded communications and administrative duties for a fast-paced political office, and written hundreds of deeply-researched and well-sourced articles at Business Insider.
She has experience in social media, search engine optimization, proofreading and editing, audience analytics analysis, content management systems, copywriting, videography, photography, and video editing.
In her spare time, you can find her obsessing over classic rock, musical theatre, and all things television and film.
Resume
Reporter
Business Insider, Los Angeles, CA
January 2021-Present
Pitch, research, report, and write 10+ stories each week, including a versatile mix of quick news hits, long-form narratives, explainers, analyses, and ambitious features
Conduct source interviews with industry experts, academics, media relations representatives, and laypeople on a variety of topics and subject matters
Synthesize extensive reporting into compelling and concise copy
Collaborate with other reporters, editors, audience engagement experts, copy editors, and members of the video team to create engaging content
Communications Assistant
Office of U.S. Congressman Denny Heck, Washington, D.C.
May 2020-January 2021
Researched and wrote constituent letters, political press releases, media statements, social media posts, and legislative memos
Spearheaded the congressman's video strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic by curating and editing content that effectively communicated his message and brand
Managed the office's internship program: screened, interviewed, and selected qualified candidates; trained new interns; assigned and oversaw their daily tasks
News Content Specialist
Investigate TV, New Orleans, LA
Spring 2018, Spring 2020
Worked in tandem with national Gray Investigative team on long-form investigative news stories
Filed hundreds of FOIA requests and conducted extensive news research
Used Excel in data-driven projects
Proofread and edited final stories
Editor-in-Chief
The Loyola Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, LA
2019-2020
Made final editorial decisions for all Maroon properties (newspaper, art, magazine, broadcast, digital, podcast)
Managed a staff of 40+ people while continuing transition to digital-first platform
Wrote daily breaking news stories and weekly enterprise pieces
Previous positions: Managing Editor for Print, Managing Editor for Digital, News Editor, Staff Writer
Reporting Intern
The Olympian, Olympia, WA
Summer 2019
Reported on education, arts, and crime in community of 270,000
Produced video content with 70% of stories
Reporting Intern
Česká Televize, Brno, Czech Republic
Fall 2018
Pioneered, reported, and anchored “Weekly News Roundup” broadcast for English speakers living in Brno
Managed English language social media platforms and increased engagement by 1000% over 4-month period
Writing and Reporting
September 2019
Awards
Louisiana Press Association
First Place, General Excellence, Erin Snodgrass
First Place, Best Overall Website, Erin Snodgrass and Cristo Dulom
First Place, Best Front Page, Erin Snodgrass and Rose Wagner
First Place, Best Headlines, Erin Snodgrass and Rose Wagner
Second Place, Best Breaking News Story, Erin Snodgrass
Second Place, Best News Story, Erin Snodgrass
Third Place, Best Feature Story, Erin Snodgrass
First Place, Best Editorial, Staff
Society of Professional Journalists
Finalist, Breaking News Reporting: Sexual battery at The Boot, third incident linked to the bar this semester
Finalist, General News Reporting: Sexual assault suspect released on bond
Finalist, In-Depth Reporting: Faking it: Students use fake IDs to circumvent drinking laws
Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Media Editors
Second Place, General Excellence: Erin Snodgrass, Loyola University-The Maroon
Second Place, Best Website: Erin Snodgrass, Loyola University-The Maroon
Catholic Press Association
Second Place, Best Writing – Single Story: Faking It: Students use fake IDs to circumvent drinking laws
Honorable Mention, Best University Student Publication: - The Maroon
Associated Collegiate Press
Loyola University New Orleans
The R. Tom Bell Award for Outstanding Journalism Student
Department Honor's Award for Political Science Minor
Video
October 2019
September 2019
September 2020
December 2018
Photography
 Empty New Orleans streetcar |  New Orleans Weiner dog races |  The winning Weiner dog |
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 Baby's first Halloween |  St. Ignatius celebrates the season |  Thriller! |
 Waiting for the touchdown |  Who Dat? |  Black and Gold |
 National Anthem in 2017 |  Play day |  Photography professor demonstration |
 Cox cable |  Sunday morning cross |  Keep it simple, stupid |
 Smoke break |
