Brigette Bagley

Journalist | Storyteller | Community Reporter

Recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill with experience in multimedia reporting, social media strategy and community-centered journalism.

Media and Journalism Experience

Social Media Manager | Whittle Micro-Press | Virtual | Nov ‘24 - Present

  • Cultivates communication between WMP’s editor, creatives, and authors to build project timelines and establish expectations.

  • Collaborates with the editor to create timely and effective social media posts that align with the aesthetic of both the press and authors.

  • Expanded follower count by 400 new followers on Instagram and over 200 on Facebook through targeted content strategies.

  • Developed and maintained a content calendar to schedule promotional posts, targeting days and times to maximize follower activity.

Editorial Intern | D.C. Witness | Washington, DC | Jan ‘25 - May ‘25

  • Reported on criminal court proceedings at the DC Superior Court, integrating reporting and data collection to gain insights into the justice system.

  • Collected and analyzed data to help identify trends and gaps in the criminal justice system, promoting transparency and accountability.

  • Collaborated in a newsroom environment with editors and fellow interns to produce publishable, fact-checked content with tight deadlines.

  • Ensured clarity and accessibility in reporting, making complex legal matters understandable to a broad audience.

Summer Lifestyle Reporter | The Daily Tar Heel | Chapel Hill, NC | May ‘24 - Aug ‘24

  • Reported and wrote four feature-length stories in three months that highlighted the diversity beyond campus through people-led narratives.

  • Collaborated in editorial feedback to enhance storytelling, structure, and accuracy, ensuring high-quality, polished articles ready for publication.

  • Published feature stories on topics including Longleaf Pines, open-mic nights, walking tours, and housing challenges for transfer students.

Student Contributor | The Durham Voice | Chapel Hill/Durham, North Carolina | Jan ‘24 - May ‘24

  • Researched the decline of local media by analyzing real examples of local papers, identifying challenges and aiding in the loss of local media.

  • Applied community journalism skills through on-the-ground interviews, reporting, and writing in one community.

  • Produced three feature-length profiles that included perspectives from a Civil Rights leader and the intersection of local and national politics.

Communications Manager | Rocky Mount Black Action Committee | Rocky Mount, NC | June ‘20 - Dec ‘22

  • Organized social action programs focused on important issues in our city, notably budgeting concerns, salary discrepancies, and discrimination.

  • Represented RMBAC during local events as a communications liaison, engaging with community members to raise awareness of our mission.

  • Coordinated with a team of four to create social media accounts, a Gmail account, and a Mailchimp newsletter, streamlining communication.

  • Established over 2,000 followers on Instagram in a year, 1,000 on Facebook, and over 7,000 weekly subscribers to our newsletter.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Journalism

Minor in Social and Economic Justice

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

May ‘25

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Relevant Coursework: Audio Journalism, Digital Storytelling, Feature Writing, Public Affairs Reporting, & Investigative Reporting

Associates in Arts

Nash Community College

Dec ‘21

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Relevant Coursework: Public Speaking, Intro to Sociology, Ethics, Philosphy, & Communication

Skills

Multimedia Editing & Reporting

Interviewing

Data Analysis & Visualization

AP Style & Fact-Checking

Content Strategy & Planning

Research & Investigative Techniques