Feb 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos · New York, United States

• Projects included the podcasts Travel By Design (from Narratively and Marriott Bonvoy) and Vis a Vis (from Columbia University Libraries).

Dec 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · New York, United States

• With a small team, I launched, reported, and produced Nikkei Asia's podcast "Asia Stream." Episodes covered significant geopolitical stories coming out of Asia and utilized Nikkei Asia's network of over 1,000 correspondents around the world. We interviewed analysts, politicians, advocates, and witnesses to/participants in major events on the ground, like a protester marching for women's rights in Iran, a teacher leading a secret school for girls in Afghanistan, and an Uyghur refugee who fled after he was detained in Xinjiang.

Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 · 2 mos · New York, United States

• I reported stories and began creating Nikkei Asia's first podcast, "Asia Stream."

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · New York, United States

• I am reporting on post-conflict reconstruction in Turkey's Kurdish southeast.

Feb 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · New York, United States

• I solicited and edited articles for this peer-reviewed journal at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. I managed assistant editors and handled author communication.

Apr 2019 – Aug 2019 · 4 mos · Greater New York City Area

• I found housing for refugees, asylees, and Special Immigrant Visa holders who'd just arrived to NYC and assisted caseworkers with other resettlement tasks.

Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 · 4 mos · Greater New York City Area

• I helped refugees, aslyees, and Special Immigrant Visa holders access public benefits in New York City, including by escorting them to offices and advocating on their behalf, audited case files, and provided other resettlement services.

Nov 2017 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

• I wrote 3-4 daily news stories and occasional op-eds.
• A full list of my Bustle articles:
• https://web.archive.org/web/20230209120227/https://www.bustle.com/profile/monica-hunter-hart-3228182

Mar 2017 – Aug 2017 · 5 mos · Greater New York City Area

• I wrote 3-5 nightly news stories — 360 altogether in my time there — and acted as the only weeknights reporter between the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. I learned search engine optimization. I assigned and edited stories.

Aug 2016 – Dec 2016 · 4 mos · New York City

• I published daily news articles — 180 in my time there — as well as feature pieces and music reviews. I helped maintain Paste Music's social media accounts.

Aug 2015 – Jun 2016 · 10 mos · Uşak, Turkey

• I taught and created the curriculum for the following classes at Uşak University:
• 7 classes/week to first-year university students to develop basic English speaking skills.
• 2 classes/week to university faculty members to practice their English speaking skills.
• 1 class/week, on average, to an assortment of university students to improve their English speaking skills in preparation for studying abroad in Europe.

Jan 2015 – Jun 2015 · 5 mos · Oberlin, Ohio

• I won a spot in the competitive "Emerging Writers" journalism program. I wrote classical music concert reviews remotely and received mentorship from seasoned critic Wynne Delacoma.
• My six reviews are here: https://www.sfcv.org/author/monica-hunter-hart

Sep 2014 – Dec 2014 · 3 mos · Oberlin, Ohio, United States · On-site

• I trained new employees, managed difficult patron/employee situations, and assisted patrons.

Dec 2011 – Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Oberlin, Ohio, United States · On-site

• I assisted patrons at the circulation desk and processed library materials.

Jun 2014 – Aug 2014 · 2 mos · Cleveland, Ohio

• I wrote daily local news briefs. I analyzed clients’ social media strategies and recommended methods for their improvement.

May 2014 – May 2015 · 1 yr · Oberlin, Ohio

• I drafted much of the president’s correspondence and class syllabus. I performed administrative duties, including filing and answering phones.

Feb 2014 – May 2014 · 3 mos · Oberlin, Ohio

• I interviewed local officials and conducted research about Lorain County public transportation. I helped write a report that was presented publicly in 2014 and used as the basis of a 2015 countywide discussion sponsored by the Lorain County Commissioners.

May 2013 – Aug 2013 · 3 mos · Northampton, Massachusetts

• With a co-worker, I created the curriculum for "Summer Out Loud!", a program designed to help young girls improve their speaking skills and self-esteem. We organized and taught the program.

Jun 2012 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr · Northampton, Massachusetts

• I ran drama activities at a summer program for elementary school-aged children. I chose a play, cast the roles, and helped direct the production.

Jan 2012 – Feb 2012 · 1 mo · Oberlin, Ohio

• I helped make a multimedia documentary on the lives and cross-cultural experiences of cargo ship workers. I used interviews and audio and video footage from Watson Fellow Allison Swaim’s research project. I learned how to use Audacity audio editing software and how to make a radio vox pop.

Jun 2009 – Aug 2013 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Northampton, Massachusetts

• I assisted customers at the counter. I maintained the food displays and general upkeep of the store.