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Portrait of Sebastian Rubino

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Sebastian Rubino

Freelance Journalist at The Columbian

  • State University Of New York At New Paltz
  • Journalism
  • Class of 2018
  • Washougal, Washington

Member since June 2021

About

Hello! My name is Sebastian, and I am a motivated and passionate writer with three years of experience in breaking news, opinion pieces, and stories on individuals making a difference. Aside from my writing, I am also an advocate for disabled people, with a lifelong goal of making the world a better place for them.

Education

  • State University of New York at New Paltz

    Journalism

    2014 – 2018

Goals and interests

Career goal

I aim to become a full-time journalist, as it has always been my dream to be part of a newsroom. I have experience doing freelance, but I strive to aim higher and become part of a team where I can truly make a difference using all the experience I've accumulated so far.

Outside the classroom

writing, bass guitar, disability rights advocacy

Experience

  • Freelance Journalist

    The Columbian

    Apr 2021 – Jun 2021

  • Freelance Writer

    The Red Eye Media Group (TREMG)

    Jan 2021 – Jun 2021

  • Reporter

    Pet Lifestyles Magazine

    Jul 2019 – Jun 2021

  • Freelance Journalist

    Mid Hudson News

    Jul 2019 – Dec 2020

  • Media Intern

    CBE Music

    Jan 2018 – May 2018

  • Editor

    The Little Rebellion

    Aug 2017 – Dec 2017

Volunteering

  • Animal Care

    Pets Alive

    Jun 2012 – Oct 2019

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • Spanish Beginner

Additional information