Ivy Rose Ball
Starkville
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, The Reflector
Mississippi State University
04.2024 - Current
- Directed operations and print production for The Reflector, Mississippi State University’s student-run newspaper over a two-year period. Streamlined editorial workflow and enhanced quality control for both print and digital content.
- Led editorial team in developing content strategies to enhance publication quality and audience engagement.
- Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of editorial content across multiple platforms.
- Increased readership through strategic content planning and audience engagement techniques.
- Established partnerships with relevant organizations, expanding the publication''s network and influence within the industry.
- Regularly attended industry conferences as a representative of the publication, bolstering its standing within the community.
STUDENT ATHLETIC PHOTOGRAPHER
Mississippi State Athletics
08.2022 - Current
- Worked under a talented team of staff photographers to create in-game, behind the scenes and studio photos for each of Mississippi State Athletics' 14 teams.
- Took pre-game, detail, action and post-game photos for over 140 games to be used in all official Mississippi State Athletics content.
- Submitted over 100 edited and captioned photos per game behind the scenes and created smaller public web galleries presenting games as a visual story.
- Coordinated with coaches and athletes to schedule photoshoots and gather necessary permissions.
- Traveled to colleges across the United States as the principal photographer for the Mississippi State softball team in spring 2024, capturing images that showcased the cities and colleges visited while editing photos promptly for social media content.
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR, The Reflector
Mississippi State University
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Edited and enhanced images for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality visual standards.
- Collaborated with photographers to align final edits with creative vision and project goals.
- Developed and implemented streamlined editing workflows, improving overall team efficiency.
- Mentored junior editors on best practices in photo editing software and techniques.
- Managed a team of photographers, ensuring consistent quality and style across all projects.
- Collaborated with photographers, writers, and graphic designers to create cohesive visual narratives that enhanced the content''s message.
PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN
TimesDaily | Florence, AL
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked as a photography intern under the head photographer of the TimesDaily, creating visual artwork for stories in the daily newspaper.
- Produced over 2,000 captioned and published photos for the TimesDaily including visuals for breaking news, long-form features, life, sports, events, photos of the day and more.
- Delivered same-day turnaround under tight deadlines for almost all assignments.
- Learned to establish trust with subjects and communicate the emotion and depth behind their stories through photos.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION, Print & Digital Journalism
Mississippi State University
05.2026
HIGH SCHOOL HONORS DIPLOMA - undefined
Muscle Shoals High School
05.2021
Skills
- Photo Mechanic
- Adobe Photoshop
- InDesign
- Premiere Pro
- Canon DSLR and Mirrorless Systems
Accomplishments
- INDIVIDUAL AWARDS FROM:
- The College Media Association
- The Associated college Press
- The Southeast journalism Conference
- The Mississippi Press Association
- View more: meritpages.com
Timeline
PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN
TimesDaily | Florence, AL
06.2024 - 08.2025
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, The Reflector
Mississippi State University
04.2024 - Current
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR, The Reflector
Mississippi State University
04.2023 - 04.2024
STUDENT ATHLETIC PHOTOGRAPHER
Mississippi State Athletics
08.2022 - Current
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION, Print & Digital Journalism
Mississippi State University
HIGH SCHOOL HONORS DIPLOMA - undefined
Muscle Shoals High School