Stella Govitz
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | Minors in Documentary Production, Public Relations
2026
Experience
MSU Federal Credit Union | East Lansing, MI
Video Production Intern
· Edit footage, write scripts, interview members, animate motion graphics and record V/O for internal newsletter and external promotional videos
· Operate audio and cameras for shoots, company events and employee headshots
· Record, edit and produce employee podcast episodes
Oct. 2025 – Present
Singularity Film Research Project | Michigan State University
Editor, Researcher
Oct. 2025 – Present
· Edit video to create invasive surveillance trends film with journalism professor
Rocket | Detroit, MI
Content Creator Intern
· Created promotional PGA Rocket Classic videos by attending shoots, writing scripts, directing talent and editing footage
· Supported production team in lighting, camera operation and video editing
· Launched intern-led video to spotlight Rocket’s internship program; presented to CMO, chief creatives and brand directors
May 2025 – Aug. 2025
WKAR Public Media | Michigan State University
Production Intern
· Operated studio cameras/graphics for Off the Record and other live PBS shows
· Concepted and edited We Are WKAR testimonial video, which aired at public media advocacy event for 200+ attendees
· Researched and scouted professional talent for Curious About Careers show
· Edited video for events, promotional materials, casting calls, etc.
Feb. 2025 – May 2025
Advanced Documentary Filmmaking | Michigan State University
Director
· Pitched concept and led team of eight in creating a human-interest short film
· Conducted 22 interviews, shot b-roll at 30+ locations and edited 15+ hours of film
· Led story direction through storyboards and shot lists; managed advertising, 10+ festival submissions and Studio C screening
Aug. 2024 – May 2025
Communication Arts & Sciences Career Center | Michigan State University
Content Developer
· Wrote weekly profiles for website and newsletter; established video and print career navigation content including student, employer and club spotlights
Aug. 2022 – Jan 2025
Dow | Midland, MI
Public Affairs Intern
· Wrote employee profiles and LPGA Dow Championship promotional articles
· Drafted X and LinkedIn social media posts for Chief Inclusion Officer
· Built employee communication plan for Great Place to Work certification
May 2024 – Aug. 2024
The State News | Michigan State University
Culture Reporter
· Pitched stories, interviewed subjects, fact-checked data and utilized AP style to write MSU student life pieces
Jan. 2024 – May 2024
HOMTV | Okemos, MI
Reporting Intern
· Wrote scripts, filmed/edited b-roll and interviews for award-winning documentary
· Utilized camera equipment to create community news packages and photo stories
· Broadcast live biweekly township board and commission meetings
May 2023 – Dec. 2024
Skills
· Adobe | Premiere, Audition, After Effects Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator
· Cameras | Sony A7S3, FX3, Nikon DSLR
· AP Style
· Social Media | YouTube, Instagram, X
· Microsoft | Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Figma
· CapCut
· Google | Slides, Sheets, Forms
Organizations
· VIM Magazine – Copyediting Team
· Delta Phi Epsilon Professional Foreign Service Sorority – Member
Awards
· Philo Festival of Media Arts – Documentary Student Winner
· MSU Outstanding Journalism Senior
· Mary Gardner Scholar
· Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society
· Indie Short Fest
· Capital City Film Festival
· Gupta Values Scholar
· Miss Beaverton 2021
Projects
· What Happens Next? – Director
· Singularity – Editor, Researcher
· Your Home for the Summer – Director, Producer, Editor
· See Yourself at State Campaign – Public Relations
· Signature Event – Editor
· Trophy Tour – Editor, Production Assistant
· Meridian Makers: Young Environmentalists – Director, Writer, Producer
· Press Play – Producer
· Gupta Ethics Lecture Series with Cassidy Hutchinson – Interviewer