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Lily Gayle

Strategic Communication, MA

Combining a love for football and communication, strategic communication graduate student Lily Gayle is well on her way to landing her dream job of being a reporter for ESPN.

Southeastern Louisiana University

May 9, 2023

Lily Gayle

Strategic communication graduate student Lily Gayle has always had a love for football. As a Southeastern undergrad, she discovered that she could combine this with her interest in media to become a gameday reporter.

Having already gained extensive experience through the Southeastern Channel and internships, she is now one step closer to her dream job of being a College Gameday reporter and working for ESPN.

Action Plan

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Represent the University as Miss Southeastern.

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Develop strategy for engaging other students as SGA’s communication director.

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Report on ESPN through Southeastern Channel game broadcasts.

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Help others find their place as an orientation leader.

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Produce a documentary.

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