Hi! I'm Anna McLean. I'm a University of Michigan undergraduate, student journalist, and unapologetic em-dash lover. I’m majoring in Political Science and minoring in Law, Justice, and Social Change in the LSA Honors Program, where I'm learning what it takes to tell stories that resonate with my community and incite change.

Currently, I'm interning with NBCUniversal as a Social Newsgathering intern, where I'm responsible for using digital platforms to find user-generated content, verifying social media-sourced content, interviewing sources and obtaining information for the network's coverage. I cover a range of stories from breaking news to investigations and feature topics.

Previously, I served as the Managing Editor of Focal Point, The Michigan Daily's dedicated investigative journalism section. I also freelanced for the New York Times and the Ann Arbor Observer, where I interned in 2025. In the future, I hope to work in newsrooms that produce impactful reporting, whether through investigations, political coverage or narrative-driven stories that capture the true humanity of the news.

When I’m not chasing a story or editing a lede, you’ll likely find me with a beach read in hand, sipping an overpriced Ann Arbor matcha, or posting pictures of my adorable cat, Juno.

You can reach me at anna.mclean@nbcuni.com. I never leave emails unread, and I'm always happy to talk about potential tips, collaborations, or just to chat.

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