Stella Govitz
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | Minors in Documentary Production, Public Relations
2026
Experience
National Geographic | Washington D.C.
Editorial Video Intern
· Produce and edit weekly videos of magazine’s website and social accounts spanning novel scientific topics; recieve 33+ million unique views
· Create stringouts, pull selects and upload videos for high-profile projects like the Artemis II campaign, 9/11 Archive and Perpetual Planet YouTube Series
· Conduct and coordinate thorough interviews with nine Nat Geo Explorers about their research and expeditions ahead of Explorers Fest
· Obtain footage rights by drafting materials release contracts
· Collaborate across digital, editorial, post-production, social and archives teams to deliver cohesive video stories
June 2026 – Present
MSU Federal Credit Union | East Lansing, MI
Video Production Intern
· Edited footage, wrote scripts, interviewed members, animated motion graphics and recorded V/O for internal newsletter and external promotional videos
· Operated audio and cameras for shoots, company events and employee headshots
· Record, edit and produce employee podcast episodes
May 2025 – Aug. 2025
Rocket | Detroit, MI
Content Creator Intern
· Created PGA Rocket Classic videos by editing footage, directing talent and writing scripts
· Launched video campaign to spotlight Rocket’s internship program; presented to CMO, chief creatives and brand directors
· Supported production team in lighting, camera operation and video editing
Oct. 2025 – May 2026
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
· Scouted talent for shows, promotional materials, casting calls, etc.
Feb. 2025 – May 2025
Advanced Documentary Filmmaking | Michigan State University
Director - What Happens Next?
Aug. 2024 – May 2025
· 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 screenings
Communication Arts & Sciences Career Center | Michigan State University
Content Developer
Aug. 2022 – Jan 2025
· Established video and print career content including student and employer profiles
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 subject and used AP style to write MSU student life pieces
Jan. 2024 – May 2024
HOMTV | Okemos, MI
Reporting Intern
· Directed award-winning documentary series, broadcast live biweekly township board and created news packages
May 2023 – Dec. 2024
Skills
· Adobe | Premiere, Audition, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop, Frame.io
· Cameras | Sony A7S3, FX3, Nikon DSLR
· Social Media | YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook
· Microsoft | Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Publishing | Unison, AirTable, Squarespace
· AP Style
Organizations
· VIM Magazine – Copyeditor, photographer
· Delta Phi Epsilon Professional Foreign Service Sorority – Member
Awards
Professional
· Philo Festival of Media Arts – Documentary Student Winner
· Broadcast Education Association - Award of Excellence
· NATAS Student Production Awards Nominee
· Hearst Student Journalism Awards Multimedia Narrative - 20th place
· Indie Short Fest
· Capital City Film Festival
Academic
· MSU Outstanding Journalism Senior
· Mary Gardner Scholar
· Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society
· Hearst Student Journalism Awards Multimedia Narrative - 20th place
· Gupta Values Scholar
Projects
· What Happens Next? – Director
· Singularity – Editor, Researcher
· See Yourself at State Campaign – Public Relations
· Meridian Makers: Young Environmentalists – Director, Writer, Producer
· Gupta Ethics Lecture Series with Cassidy Hutchinson – Interviewer