Emma Faye Russell | Journalist
As a person who has always been interested in current events, life in Los Angeles, and understanding the dynamics of communicating through different mediums, choosing to major in journalism as a rising sophomore was one of the easiest, best decisions I have ever made. I recall finding American YouTuber Philip DeFranco in middle school, host of The Philip DeFranco Show, a news commentary program that covers pop culture and political issues of the previous day. Having watched many episodes through high school and into college, I realized that my interests were not extraordinary. Having completed my first year as a transfer student into my 3rd semester at Loyola Marymount University, I can say with confidence that my true passion is spreading knowledge to those around me. Since transferring to LMU with the declared journalism major, I’ve attended the 2024 Broadcast Education Association conference in Las Vegas as a recipient of the “RAB Student Scholar” award, taken workshops on writing pieces, and joined LMU’s award-winning student-run newspaper, The Los Angeles Loyolan – promoted from Audio/Podcasting Intern to Audio Producer, skipping the assistant position. My goals extend beyond simply being a reporter; I want to learn to produce insightful, hard-hitting pieces on current affairs for broadcast, podcasts, and print. I’m determined to contribute to a media conversation that is more equitable and inclusive, and I see myself assuming leadership positions where I can have an impact on both the stories we tell and the ways in which we tell them.
Higher Education
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA — BA
August 2023 – Present (Completing 2026) Journalism Major, Sociology Minor
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA — First Year
Augst 2022 – May 2023
Journalistic Experience
The Los Angeles Loyolan — Managing Audio Producer/ Podcast Host
September 2024 – Present
Oversee all operations within the Audio section of The Los Angeles Loyolan in staff production operations / solo podcast host.
- Lions in the Spotlight: Bradley Smith — rock ‘n’ roll and recovery – Oct. 28, 2024
- Voices of the Newsroom: Navigating the shift from Division 1 to club sports – Oct. 24, 2024
- Lions in the Spotlight: Father Greg Boyle – From LMU to the Medal of Freedom – Oct 14, 2024
- Voices of the Newsroom: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Oct 10, 2024
- Lions in the Spotlight: Anni Spacek — “How to be Seen” documentary director Sep 30, 2024
- Voices of The Newsroom: The discontinuation of Etiquette Dinners for honors students – Sep 26, 2024
- Lions in the Spotlight: Rabbi Zachary Zysman – Judaism on a Jesuit campus – Sep 16, 2024
The Los Angeles Loyolan — Audio Intern
March – August 2024
Audio intern at the Loyolan, providing ongoing content, attending assigned production shifts, and uphold the Loyolan’s core values of accuracy, relevancy and responsibility.
- Voices of the Newsroom: Should LMU have a free transportation service? – Apr 25, 2024
- Voices of the Newsroom: Update: Non-tenure track faculty and supporters hold protest – Apr 25, 2024
- Rally chants from the NTT Union protest. – Apr 22, 2024
- Jabba Rapping audio clip – Apr 23, 2024
- How To @LMU: How to work at LMU – Apr 16, 2024
- Voices of the Newsroom: Mane Entertainment hosts the Battle of the Bands – Apr 11, 2024
Article: “Peter O’Malley: The Dodgers’ Man” Emma Russell May 2024
(2000-word article with Peter O’Malley, the previous owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers)
“From the pitcher’s mound to the boardroom, Peter O’Malley hit it out of the park. As the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1970 to 1998, he carried on the legacy of his father, Walter O’Malley, preserving the history of one of baseball’s most iconic teams. Under O’Malley’s leadership, the Dodgers won five National League titles and two World Series, while also bringing a global vision to the game.”
KUPS The Sound — DJ Feature 2023
- I had the privilege of being showcased in multiple episodes of a radio show on KUPS, hosted by a friend from my previous college, pre-transferring to LMU.
- The format of the show involves playing music while delving into in-depth discussions about the history of the artists and the intricate details surrounding each song, with a different theme each week.