About Me

I am an eager and determined journalist ready to report for you. I have my police scanner on 24/7, ready to catch the next story. I regularly monitor official communications from the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County Commissioners to identify emerging stories. I am eager to grow as a reporter and contribute meaningful, timely coverage to your newsroom.

Award for "Outstanding Journalism Student of the Year" at UTAMPA

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Awarded “Outstanding Journalism Student of the Year” from the University of Tampa

  • Spoke to three journalism 101 classes about accountability reporting

  • News Section Editor for The Minaret

  • Recognized by WMNF Radio for beating the Tampa Bay Times at a story

  • My coverage of the Roe v. Wade demonstration for WMNF Radio, was aired on Progress Florida.

  • My reporting was published nationally by NPR for my coverage of the “Hands Off Venezuela” march in St. Petersburg

Skills:

  • Writing and editing in AP style (print, web and radio)

  • News photography

  • Videography

  • WordPress

  • Field reporting

  • Multitasking

  • Strong teamwork

  • Adaptability

  • Time management

  • Work under pressure

WMNF Author Page
WFLA Author Page
The Minaret Author Page
Instagram: Leahburdickreports