Finding the Story
My journalistic work includes news briefs, special reports, multimedia packages, Q&As, analysis, and features. Below are select clips. To view more examples, please see my portfolio on MuckRack.com.
We Weren’t Invisible Anymore
Fifty years ago, the first generation of Black undergraduate students at Richmond formed a student organization called SOBA and organized UR’s first Black History Week.
This VR Film Shows the Beauty Hidden Within Africa's Largest Slum
“My Beautiful Home,” an immersive experience created by young filmmaker Romain Vakilitabar, uncovers the energy and sense of community inside Kibera, Kenya.
T-Mobile Takes a Portfolio Approach to Renewables
Chad Wilkerson, director of sustainability and infrastructure sourcing at T-Mobile, discusses the telecom’s portfolio approach to renewables procurement.
Do Sleep Tracking Devices Really Work?
From wearables to in-bed gadgets, tech for sleep monitoring is getting smarter, but the devices' overall effectiveness varies.
What Happens to Booze in Space? A Chat with the Space Sommelier
Longtime NASA food scientist Charles Bourland has been called a space sommelier. He discusses the early days, and what he thinks about the plan to age whiskey in space.
Body Bioelectronics: 5 Technologies that Could Flex with You
Innovations in soft materials and electronics are helping researchers create wearable electronic patches.
Journalism Skills
Reporting, writing, and editing journalistic content
Feature writing
Blogging
Conducting interviews for text, audio, and video formats
Web content writing and editing, including basic HTML
Vetting and hiring freelance pros for large editorial projects
Video direction
Live coverage
Producing photo and audio slide shows
Production Capabilities
Recording and editing audio
Fact checking
Copy editing
Photo editing
“Alyssa is extremely conscientious about her work and her writing. She pays careful attention to details and her reporting is impeccable.”
“For every assignment I brought to her while I was editor-in-chief of Public Utilities Fortnightly, Alyssa demonstrated responsibility, sensitivity, passion, and commitment to doing an outstanding job.”
“Alyssa quickly became one of my go-to writers at Natural Health. She has a lively, smart writing style.”
“A meticulous and enthusiastic researcher and imaginative writer, Alyssa Danigelis can expertly synthesize complicated and wide-ranging story elements into a clear and engaging narrative. ”