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Ashlen Renner

Writer, Multimedia Storyteller

About

Howdy! My name is Ashlen.

I'm a multimedia journalist and marketing coordinator based in Northern Virginia. I'm passionate about using good storytelling to make complex information accessible to a wide audience. Using a blend of writing, graphic design, and videography, I bring stories to life.

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I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University and a BA in Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. 

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What I do

Creative Writing

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing specializing in nonfiction and literary journalism. I bring stories from the distant past to life in the modern world through meticulous research and vivid prose.

Journalism

With more than 5 years of experience as a reporter and photojournalist, I thrive in deadline-driven environments. My multimedia work has won several awards, including finalist in the Hearst Journalism Awards.

Videography

From documentary, to marketing and advertising, to TikToks, I have produced, edited and filmed a variety of video stories. My documentary short film "Showdown" was featured in the Athena Film Festival in New York.

Marketing

I create visual marketing campaigns provide important information in engaging ways. Through eye-catching design and concise writing, my audience keeps their eyeballs on my messages. 

Where I've Worked

The best careers are made on the most unsuspecting winding paths.

Click below to read about mine.

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