Ana Narayan

An aspiring sports storyteller with a passion for empowering women, shaping brand strategies, and driving social impact. Experienced in amplifying diverse voices and creating narratives that inspire meaningful change.

My Values

Empowerment

I am committed to uplifting others and advocating for diverse voices, particularly in sports and storytelling.

Authenticity

I value genuine expression and crafting stories that resonate with truth and integrity.

Collaboration

I believe in the power of teamwork and building communities through shared purpose and advocacy.

Professional Experience

  1. Investigations Editor, May 2025 - Present

The Daily Emerald - Eugene , Oregon

  • Lead the investigations desk, drive story development, enforce deadlines, and maintain high standards of reporting quality.

  • Partner with the Associate Investigations Editor to manage the team, ensuring strong communication, collaboration, and a unified leadership approach.

  • Make final editorial decisions under pressure and mentor reporters to advance impactful, high-quality investigative journalism.

2. Social Media Coordinator & Writer, Feb 2025 - Present

The Rundown Magazine - Eugene, Oregon

  • Lead planning, design, and scheduling of multi-platform running social media campaigns, aligning content with brand voice and marketing goals.

  • Author engaging blog posts (athlete features, gear reviews, interviews, race coverage, training tips), coordinating product seeding for authentic reviews.

  • Cultivate active online running community through direct engagement with followers, athletes, and brands, fostering conversations and loyalty via interactive content and prompt responses.

3. Public Relations Lead, Oct 2024 - Present

FanWagn - Eugene , Oregon

  • Conduct comprehensive social media audits for student-athletes and delivers tailored reports identifying digital branding strengths, audience demographics, and opportunities to improve fan engagement.

  • Adapt content tone and strategy for diverse platforms to maximize reach and engagement, ensuring each campaign's content is culturally relevant and on-brand across channels.

  • Manage content calendars aligned with key athletic events and milestones, optimizing posting times to capitalize on peak audience activity and boost overall engagement.

  • Write compelling copy and informative blogs on NIL topics to educate and support student-athletes.

4. Investigative Reporter, Apr 2024 - May 2025

The Daily Emerald - Eugene , Oregon

  • Lead in-depth research on complex topics, uncovering violations and local inefficiencies that impact the Eugene community.

  • Investigate and verify critical facts through meticulous analysis of public records, insightful interviews, and comprehensive data analysis.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community members, experts, and officials, to secure firsthand

    information and build trust.

5. Social Brand Ambassador, Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

FanWagn - Eugene , Oregon

  • Represented FanWagn on campus through peer-to-peer outreach and innovative digital campaigns, driving an increase in student sign-ups.

  • Collaborated effectively within a sports start-up and a women-led tech start-up team to align campus strategies with overarching sustainable goals.

  • Led a targeted social media marketing campaign on Instagram to amplify FanWagn’s brand mission, increasing brand visibility and fostering community engagement at the university.

6. Content Creator, Nov 2022 - Dec 2023

Voice In Sport - Remote

  • Produced podcast episodes and authored engaging blogs by establishing and nurturing close relationships with sports industry professionals focused on women in sport.

  • Collaborated directly with the Founder/CEO to create compelling blog content, impactful social media posts, and engaging podcast episodes amplifying the voices of women in sports.

  • Built and maintained meaningful relationships with professional athletes and sports agents, facilitating successful brand collaborations, managing communications effectively, and supporting impactful content creation.

Competencies +Skills + Languages

COMPETENCIES

As a storyteller and communicator, I thrive on collaboration, active listening, and building meaningful connections. I approach every project eager to learn, adapt, and contribute thoughtfully. My focus on growth, adaptability and creativity enables me to strengthen group dynamics and deliver results.

SKILLS

I bring a strong foundation in social media strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling. I am proficient in using Riverside for high-quality recordings and Descript for seamless editing, creating polished multimedia content that resonates with audiences. My experience coordinating events enhances my ability to design campaigns that are both cohesive and community-centered. I am passionate about crafting strategies that elevate a brand’s voice.

LANGUAGES

I am fluent in English and Hindi, with native proficiency in both, and I’m also proficient in French. This language versatility helps me communicate effectively across different cultures and connect with diverse audiences.

Education

UNDER GRADUATE

Journalism, Sustainable Business, 2022 - 2026

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

  • Dean’s List Fall 2023

  • Dean’s List Spring 2024

  • Dean’s List Fall 2025

  • Dean’s List Winter 2025

HIGH SCHOOL

Diploma, 2018 - 2022

Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon

I see myself as a storyteller. I shape brand voices, craft narratives, and empower athletes across mediums—whether through long-form articles, social media content, or informational blogs for student-athletes. My work reflects my core principles of sports, empowerment, and storytelling, which guide both my professional and personal life.

Portfolio

Recommendations

"Ana deserves Summer MVP for her unwavering commitment and eagerness to learn. She attended every meeting with a positive attitude, always looking for ways to contribute and grow. Her insightful questions and fearless willingness to step outside her comfort zone were truly impressive. I’m so excited for her first story to come out next week and can’t wait to see all the amazing work she will continue to do."

Tarek Anthony, Daily Emerald Investigations Editor & Newsletter Producer

“Emerald stories this year are the best I can remember, including the new story on student tickets for football games. Terrific work. If I was still at the LA Times, I’d be looking at the Emerald.”

Derek Heike, Former Editor-In-Chief, LA Times

“We are so lucky to have you at the Emerald. You have a talent in this reporting field and the tenacity it requires, too. It’s been great working with you, and I’m genuinely excited to see what you uncover next!”

Tristin Hoffman, Editor-In-Chief, Daily Emerald

Contact me

AnaN38701@gmail.com

University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon 97403