Ana Narayan

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Investigative reporter. Aspiring sports storyteller. Emerging leader in climate and sustainability. I uncover stories that drive social impact, empower underrepresented voices, and create narratives that spark meaningful change.

Investigations Editor

OREGON DAILY EMERALD
Brand Communication

VOICE IN SPORTS
Public Relations Lead

OREGON ACCELERATOR
Staff Writer

ASCEND MAGAZINE

Professional Experience

Staff Writer, September 2025 - Present

Ascend Magazine - Eugene, Oregon

Produce a 1,000+ profile on an athlete that highlights how sports and the outdoors elevate the human spirit and create community.
Conduct in-depth interviews with athletes, coaches, and community figures to produce narrative-driven reporting that goes beyond statistics and competition.
Collaborate with photographers, designers, and editors to develop visually compelling, story-driven magazine spreads.

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.

Public Relations Lead & Blog Writer, Oct 2024 - Present

Oregon Acceleator - 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.

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.

Sports Marketing 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.

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

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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. I am passionate about crafting strategies that elevate a brand’s voice.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Hindi; proficient in French. These language skills enable me to access diverse sources, conduct interviews across cultures, and tell stories that resonate with global audiences.

Education

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UNDERGRADUATE

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
Dean’s List Spring 2025

HIGH SCHOOL

Diploma, 2018 - 2022

Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon

My career centers on storytelling that empowers athletes and builds meaningful narratives. I work across formats - investigative features, digital media, and educational content for student-athletes, guided by principles of sports journalism, social impact, and authentic representation.

Headline: Investigations: Big Ten, Big Ticket Demand; Subheadline: The University of Oregon's overselling of student sports passes left hundreds of students without tickets despite purchasing Ducks Sports Passes; Author byline: Ana Narayan, Investigative Reporter; Date: November 4, 2024

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Article titled "How Does Altitude Affect Your Body?" written by Krystal Clark, Ana Narayan, and Aaliyah Miller, discussing the impact of high-altitude travel on athletes, with a date of January 09, 2024.

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Text on a white background reads "An Athlete's Guide to an Elevated Social Media Presence" in gold-colored letters.

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"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

Ana Narayan

Investigative reporter. Aspiring sports storyteller. Emerging leader in climate and sustainability. I uncover stories that drive social impact, empower underrepresented voices, and create narratives that spark meaningful change.

Investigations Editor

Brand Communication

Public Relations Lead

Staff Writer