ABOUT NOA RAN-RESSLER
Noa was born in Tel Aviv and moved to the United States at a young age. She has lived in diverse places, from the East Coast to the Midwest, which has opened her mind to many perspectives and experiences. Noa's interest in diverse cultures and her passion for storytelling led her to the field of journalism, where she can simultaneously be a lifelong learner and teacher. She is curious, driven, hard-working, disciplined and creative. Most importantly, Noa has a growth mindset and aspires to learn from everyone she interacts with.
"Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't." - Bill Nye
Noa's biggest goal as a journalist is to make a difference in the world, even if it is just for one person. Exploring the world and its many cultures through writing and reporting while remaining connected to local communities has always been her dream. She is interested in pursuing multimedia journalism, and hopes to work collaboratively with many different people in the newsroom and beyond.
RESUME
Update March 2022
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Collegiate Rugby | Remote
Features and Tournament Writing Intern | February 2022 – Present
Multi-task multiple articles efficiently while maintaining attention to detail under deadline
Collaborate with the marketing team to expand NCR’s audience through content production and management
Interact with athletes, coaches and directors to supplement multimedia projects
Ithaca College Television: Newswatch | Ithaca, NY
Reporter | January 2022 - Present
Report on relevant and unbiased local news with national context
Write, film, edit and promote packages using iMovie, Instagram and Microsoft Office
Monitor local news independently through social media and citizen journalism to report on relevant topics
Ithaca College Television: Next Player Up | Ithaca, NY
Technical Producer (formerly Production Assistant) | September 2021 - Present
Promote diversity and an inclusive environment for sports professionals and athletes
Produce episodes and upload them to the ICTV system to be broadcast on-air
Direct technical operations in the studio before, during and after filming
Organize professional interviews, produce and manage content and support talent for the show
WICB 97.2 FM | Ithaca, NY
Newscaster | August 2021 - Present
Research current events from holistic sources and interpret data to effectively communicate to a broad audience
Articulate stories from holistic sources; develop oral and written communication skills
Develop long stories into concise reports without losing the nuance of all perspectives
Ithaca College Television: After Hours | Ithaca, NY
Writer | January 2022 - Present
Coordinate with other writers to write scripts, create games and empower guests
Innovate new angles to approach current events from a comedic view and refine existing jokes
Ithaca College Television: Election Center and Election Night | Ithaca, NY
Reporter and Researcher | September 2021 – November 2021
Reported relevant and updated local election information
Edited and revised packages with editing software
Researched and updated election statistics on the day of elections; called election officials for credible information
SKILLS
Social Media Platform Management (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn) and Canva
Audio Production
In-Studio Filming and Camera Positioning
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets)
AP Style
ACTIVITIES
Ithaca College Club Rugby | Ithaca, NY
Wing | August 2021 - Present
Dedicate time in every practice and outside of practice to improve on athletic skills
Develop time management skills to balance classes and athletics
Practice sportsmanship and exercise trust with teammates and coaches
Human By Design and HiFashion Studios | Ithaca, NY
Model | September 2021 - Present
Direct posing, staging, lighting and location; managed makeup and outfits
Organize clothes from a local thrift store, Trader K’s, for the AppleFest festival
EDUCATION
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Minors in Environmental Studies and Honors | Expected Grad: May 2025
Achievements: Honors Scholar; Jewish Learning Fellow through Ithaca College Hillel