Olivia Minzola
About Olivia Minzola
Olivia Minzola is a Community News Reporter currently working with Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK in Salisbury, Maryland. She has a background in Media & Journalism from Bloomsburg University and has experience in writing, social media strategy, and community engagement.
Work at Gannett
Olivia Minzola has been employed at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK as a Community News Reporter since 2022. In this role, she focuses on covering local news relevant to the communities in Salisbury, Maryland. Her responsibilities include conducting in-depth interviews, building relationships with community members, and writing articles that resonate with residents of Wicomico and Worcester counties, as well as coastal vacationers.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Minzola studied at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a degree in Media & Journalism with a minor in Gender Studies from 2017 to 2021. During her time at the university, she received the 'Outstanding Student Award for Journalism' from the Department of Media & Journalism for her contributions to the student-run newspaper, The Voice. Prior to this, she completed her high school education at MMI Preparatory School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2017.
Background
Before her current position, Olivia Minzola gained experience as a Work Study Student at Bloomsburg University from 2017 to 2020. She also interned at Coastal Style Magazine for three months in 2021, where she developed social media strategies that enhanced audience engagement on the magazine's Instagram and Facebook pages. Following her internship, she served as a Contributing Writer for Coastal Style Magazine from 2021 to 2022.
Achievements
Olivia Minzola has received recognition for her academic achievements, notably the 'Outstanding Student Award for Journalism' from Bloomsburg University. In her professional capacity, she has successfully developed and implemented a social media strategy for Coastal Style Magazine, which significantly increased audience engagement. Additionally, she actively photographs special events and individuals to complement her written work, enhancing the storytelling aspect of her journalism.