Career Path of a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at DataDome
Devon's journey began with a journalism and marketing background at the University of Arizona, including roles at *The Daily Wildcat* and other publications. An entertainment journalism internship in Los Angeles, involving "researching stories" and even working on a Disney Channel set, unexpectedly developed crucial skills in communication and interviewing, ultimately setting the stage for Devon's current career in talent acquisition.
Communication, Career Exploration, Journalism, Entertainment, Marketing
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Devon Walo
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
DataDome
University of Arizona, 2017
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Creative Writing, Journalism
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Disabled, Greek Life Member
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1. Devon's diverse college experiences (journalism major, marketing minor, work at The Daily Wildcat) provided a strong foundation in research, communication, and interviewing.
2. An internship in film and TV production in Los Angeles exposed Devon to aspects of research, competitive analysis, and reporting, although she ultimately didn't pursue entertainment journalism.
3. Devon's college experiences, combined with her internship, equipped her with valuable transferable skills applicable to her current career in talent acquisition management.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
Absolutely. I went to the University of Arizona, majoring in journalism with a minor in marketing. While at U of A, I worked a couple of different jobs.
I was an investigative reporter and the marketing manager for the school newspaper, The Daily Wildcat. I also wrote for an online magazine and had a few features in newspapers around Tucson.
Originally, my goal was entertainment journalism. I interned for a film and TV production company in Los Angeles. Half of that time, I was reading submissions from authors or screenplay writers, researching stories, and assessing their competitive advantage in the industry. I then reported on whether we should pursue those projects as films or TV shows.
On the other half of my time there, I worked as a background extra on the set of a Disney Channel show. So, I didn't go into entertainment journalism, but I was developing my skills in researching, communication, interviewing, and writing. This really set me up for the career I did pursue.