Layla Brown-Clark
E-mail: laylanicolebrown.15@gmail.com
Journalism Website: https://laylabrown-clark.journoportfolio.com/
Professional info
I am a multidisciplinary artist who merges abstract expression and illustration techniques, creating visuals that invite viewers into new worlds of interpretation. Specializing in mixed mediums, each piece offers a unique perspective on the world, one that balances abstraction with detailed, illustrative elements that captivate the eye and stir the imagination.
In addition to my artistic practice, I am an experienced journalist with a passion for storytelling on a local and international scale ranging from arts and culture, daily news, entertainment, etc. With a background in journalism, I have contributed to Block Club Chicago, Chicago Reader, Chicago Sun-Times, and others. This journalistic experience has influenced my approach to art -- allowing me to express the narratives I want to create.
Work experience
Radio Producer, National Museum of Mexican Art
September 2024 - Present
- Reported and scripted Chicago stories under various beats such as news, arts and culture, etc.
- Captured audio and interview clips for Lumpen Radio show, Wattz Up!
Editorial Intern, Chicago Reader
September 2024 - December 2024
- Reported on human interest stories around the Chicagoland area under arts and culture, city life, music, etc
- Assisted staff writers and editors with ongoing projects, investigations, proofing, etc.
News Desk Intern, Chicago Sun-Times
June 2024 - September 2024
- Reported on breaking and enterprise news around the Chicagoland area under a variety of beats as criminal justice, identity, gender issues, and more
- Responsible for updating ongoing issues throughout the data and looking for alternative story coverage around Chicago
Exhibitions
2024 Group exhibition, National Museum of Mexican Art Yollocalli Class of 2024. Chicago, Illinois
2023 Group exhibition, DePauw ArtWalk. DePauw University, Greencastle Indiana
2023 Group exhibition, DePauw Senior Studio Art Minors. DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
Publications
“Washington state rolls back some of its sweeping police reforms,” In Pursuit: News21 investigates police reform in America, 2022
“British police leader discusses reform efforts across the pond,” In Pursuit: News21 investigates police reform in America, 2022
Other publications: Portfolio
Skills
Acrylic Painting
Abstract Painting
Glass Painting
Illustration
Journalist, Medill Reports
January 2024 - August 2024
- Reported and produced content on various beat topics ranging from arts and culture, entertainment, and food
- Experienced field reporting in Chicago and San Juan and building rapport with national and international sources
Editor-in-Chief, The DePauw
May 2022 - May 2023
- Led the editorial board in establishing, upholding, and updating, when necessary, The DePauw mission, policies, and practices
- Served as the “public face” of The DePauw, attending events, meeting with constituents, and cultivating the organization’s image in the community
- Assumed ultimate responsibility for all content, both in print and online and on social media
Education
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
2023 - 2024
Master of Science in Journalism
Magazine Specialization
GPA: 3.73/4.00
DePauw University
2019-2023
Bachelor of Arts
English Writing major and Studio Art minor
GPA: 3.63/4.00, Cum Laude