Tori Kargman
5 Largo Lane •Livingston, NJ• (973) 461-6154 • tori.gail.kargman@emory.edu
EDUCATION
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
May 2017
BA in Political Science and Media Studies
 Cumulative GPA: 3.811
 Relevant Coursework: National, International and Comparative Politics, Civil Liberties, Public Policy,
Introduction to Media Studies, Digital Media and Culture, Sociology
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Political Science Department, Atlanta, GA
January 2015-Present
Research Assistant
 Assist research professor in political science department on project focused on media coverage of Human
Rights Organizations’ press releases. Find and organize all mentions of HRO’s by major media companies.
The Emory Wheel, Emory University Newspaper, Atlanta, GA
September 2013Present
Copy Editor
• Edit a broad selection of articles ranging from news, to editorials, to sports in order to gain experience in all
fields. Responsible for fact checking and familiarized with Associated Press Stylebook.
HerCampus Emory, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
August 2014Present
Publicity Director
• Organize and coordinate events for online publication targeted at collegiate women. Promote events
through social media platforms and original fliers.
Karen Gantz Literary Management, New York, NY
May 2014-August 2014
Intern/Part-Time Assistant
• Researched editors to match authors’ writing style and needs; facilitated correspondence between parties.
• Contacted scholars, actors, and public figures about their interest in writing a nonfiction book.
IPG McCann Regan Campbell Ward, New York, NY
July 2013-August 2013
Editorial Intern (40 hours per week)
• Edited documents for this pharmaceutical advertising agency including sales aids, pamphlets and websites
for grammar, spelling and continuity. More than 80% of time billable to client projects.
• Gathered data on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and presented findings to clients in professional setting.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Young Democrats of Emory, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
September 2014Present
Campaign Volunteer
• Volunteer for senatorial and gubernatorial races in Georgia. Organize voter registration, social media
marketing, and phone banks to encourage political participation.
Emory Reads, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
September 2014-Present
Elementary School Tutor
• Service organization involving tutoring students one-on-one during regular school hours and as part of
after-school programs to promote and enhance literacy.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND SKILLS
 Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy, Microsoft Office, WordPress and social media
platforms
 Emory University Deans List (2013-2014)
 Elected Representative to Sigma Delta Tau sorority Nomination Committee
 Student Representative on Education Abroad Committee
 Nominated as student leader to participate in Elect Her Campaign, to inspire female political participation