Maia Labbe
- Gainesville, FL
Education
University of Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Journalism
- Specialization in data journalism
- Outside concentration in statistics
- June 2022 - December 2025 (expected)
Skills
Experienced in writing and editing according to AP Style standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experienced in making data visualizations with Datawrapper and QGIS.
Experienced using Adobe Creative Suite for audio and video editing.
Hootsuite certified.
Experience
Copy Editor
- The Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville, FL
- August 2025 - present
- Proofread stories for print, checking for AP Style, spelling and grammar.
- Edit for accuracy, fact checking dates, names and numbers.
- Work closely with reporters to ensure the accuracy of edits.
Audio News Reporter
- WUFT-FM, Gainesville, FL
- August 2025 - present
- Write scripts and produce audio covering local news stories for WUFT-FM and its podcast.
- Conduct interviews and edit clips for broadcast.
Producer
- ESPN/WRUF, Gainesville, FL
- May 2024 - present
- Operate the soundboard and livestream during shows.
- Produce engaging content on Facebook, YouTube and X.
Teaching Assistant
- Multimedia Reporting (JOU3346L), Gainesville, FL
- January - May 2025
- Advise students working on deadline and enterprise stories.
- Edit student stories for style, structure and clarity.
- Maintain consistent and timely communication with students and professors.
Music Team Director
- GHQ, Gainesville, FL
- February 2023 - December 2024
- Lead weekly meetings and manage scheduling for the music team.
- Regularly analyze the charts and make appropriate changes to the station.
- Edit songs in Adobe Audition