Profile of Hope Jacobson

Hope Jacobson Writer, Researcher, and Podcast Host
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I am a high-functioning autistic researcher, writer, and podcaster who loves working with data and primary sources. I apply both my sociological training and my SQL/programming experience to my approach to reading and analyzing documents, including legal filings, transcripts, research papers, and datasets. Both the quantitative and qualitative data I extract from these materials form the foundation of my podcast episodes and articles, which assess topics through the lens of pop culture. 

 

I have completed multiple courses related to AI and machine learning, and while my writing and podcasting remain entirely human-made, I use AI tools for faster and more efficient coding, transcribing, and promoting.

 

My newsletter/blog and two podcasts have an audience spanning 50 countries and counting. I also have published original research and two books.

 

I am actively looking for work and a chance to prove that my autism is an asset, giving me unique abilities to concentrate for extended periods of time and to be excessively curious about everything!

Work History (0)

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Work Experiences

  • Writing Tutor

    Loras College

    February 2019 - May 2019

    Advised and assisted students on a diverse range of writing assignments.

    Delivered constructive criticism while analyzing claims and commentary.

    Accommodated a variety of learning styles and needs to ensure the writing center stayed welcoming to all.

  • Author

    N/A

    July 2019 - Now

    Wrote and published two nonfiction books.

    Improved public speaking abilities through speeches and book signings.

    Gained skills in self-reflection, writing, editing, and marketing.

    Developed and refined a sense of purpose and means for connecting with others.

  • Intern

    Sedgwick Claims Management Services

    January 2019 - December 2019

    Built insurance claims for a variety of companies, gaining experience in data entry and applying industry-specific terminology.

    Organized and distributed updated training manuals for future employees.

  • Writer, Researcher, and Podcast Host

    Self-Employed

    January 2019 - Now

    Reaching an audience in over 35 countries via a Substack newsletter.

    Writing a mix of short-form and long-form pieces ranging from pop culture commentary to current event summaries.

    Expanding on articles’ themes in episodes of two original podcasts that reach an audience spanning 50 countries and counting.

    Over 200 interviews and counting.

    Past partnerships with global music industry players such as Republic Records, POWERHOUSE LIVE, Universal Music Korea, and CJ ENM.

    Skills put to daily use include obtaining and analyzing primary sources, fact-checking, writing, editing, proofreading, and networking.

    Implementing AI to assist with web traffic analysis, transcription, trend forecasting, and text-to-video production for cross-platform promotion.

Education

  • B.S.

    Loras College

    August 2016 - May 2020

    Minor in Criminal Justice.

    2019 Sociology Student of the Year, an award recognizing the exceptional research and presentation skills of a single student.

    Learned how to catalog and digitize media under the school archivist’s mentorship.

    Job-shadowed at Radio Dubuque and separately hosted an original college radio show.

    Created and completed multiple sociological studies, one of which foreshadowed the virtual world’s cultural rise and was published as a three-part series in 2020.

    Founder of and event planner for Delta Alpha Pi Zeta Omicron, a chapter of an organization celebrating high-achieving students with disabilities in higher education.