Hope Rurik
About Hope Rurik
Hope Rurik is a Content Editor and Curator with a background in video production and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has over a decade of experience in news writing and storytelling, currently working at Gannett and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Work at Gannett
Hope Rurik has been employed at Gannett since 2014, where she serves as a Content Editor and Curator. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the quality of multimedia content and news writing. Additionally, she holds the position of Planning Editor - South, contributing to the strategic planning of news coverage. Her tenure at Gannett spans over ten years, during which she has developed strong skills in storytelling and effective communication of current events.
Background in Video Production
Hope Rurik has a background in video production, which enhances her capabilities in creating multimedia content. This experience allows her to incorporate various forms of media into her storytelling, making her content more engaging and informative. Her skills in video production complement her roles in content editing and curation.
Education and Expertise
Hope Rurik studied at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and Communication from 2007 to 2011. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in communication principles, which she applies in her current roles. She possesses expertise in the AP Stylebook, a critical resource for news writing and journalism, and has developed strong headline writing skills to capture audience attention.
Previous Experience at Wick Communications
Before joining Gannett, Hope Rurik worked as a Reporter at Wick Communications from 2011 to 2014 in Sierra Vista, Arizona. During her time there, she honed her reporting skills and gained valuable experience in news writing, which has contributed to her current work in content editing and curation.
Current Role at University of Louisiana At Lafayette
In addition to her work at Gannett, Hope Rurik has been serving as a Communication Strategist at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette since 2018. In this role, she applies her communication skills to develop strategies that enhance the university's messaging and outreach efforts. Her dual roles allow her to leverage her expertise in both academic and media environments.