Chloe G. Santiago

The Independent Florida Alligator

Gainesville, FL

Data Reporter

August 2026 — Current

• Conducted statistical analysis of public datasets and identified newsworthy trends.
• Interviewed experts, citizens and lobbyists for a variety of stories, with no singular beat.
• Created data graphics to visualize hard numbers and percentages for a general audience, generating over 2,000 views.

Copy Editor

May — August 2026

• Applied AP style grammar and writing style to articles.
• Verified important facts, statistics and names for publication.
• Communicated with a team and an editor to track stories, contact reporters and share responsibility.

The Florida Trib

Orlando, FL

Collaborating Reporter

July — August 2026

• Interviewed and reported on school board candidates in Santa Rosa County.
• Collaborated with editors for revisions and verification.
• Accessed and identified newsworthy public records and incorporated them into a story.

UF College of Journalism and Communications Summer Media Institute

Gainesville, FL

Summer Camp Teaching and Resident Assistant

June 2026

• Supervised a group of high schoolers as an RA, tour guide and instructor.
• Assisted with event preparation, record keeping and inventory.
• Resolved interpersonal conflicts between residents.