OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position which utilizes my four years’ producing, writing and web experience.
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Aug. 2006- May 2008
B.S in Mass Communications-Broadcast Journalism
Cultural Experiences Abroad, Paris, France July – Aug. 2007
Howard University, Washington D.C Aug.2004-Jan.2006
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
WTVR CBS 6, Richmond, VA May 2007-Present
Guest Management/Floor Director/Production Assistant/Internship
- Managed guest; posted segments to web; recorded and dubbed show
- Scheduled daily guests and logistics; worked with artists such as T.I., Elliot Yamin, Gods Image; researched and developed show topics for live morning show; covered assignment desk
- Communicate with and prepare guest and talent for respective segments
- Operate equipment such as audio console, web content management system, studio cameras, teleprompter, character generator, and non-linear editing system
WRIC ABC 8 News, Richmond, VA Aug. 2006- Dec. 2006
Internship
- Participated in the writing and editing of various shows, covered assignment desk
VCU Insight, PBS, Richmond, VA Jan.2008- May2008
Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Director/Editor
- One man band reporter; topics included hard news and feature stories
- Researched and produced news stories for student produced twice-monthly magazine show aired on PBS affiliate WCVW
- Directed and technical directed newscasts
Commonwealth Times, Richmond, VA Aug. 2007- Jan. 2008
Writer/Copy Editor
- Researched and developed published news stories for student produced twice-weekly newspaper
Howard Today, PBS, Washington D.C Aug. 2004- Aug. 2006
Writer/Production Assistant
- Researched and developed stories for a student produced newscast aired on PBS affiliate
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Tribune Interactive, Adobe Audition, TeraStation, WordPress, WorldNow, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, AVID I-News, DVC Pro, Beta, JVC studio cameras, Panasonic P2, Sony XD, ENPS
HONORS/AWARDS
- Scott Stevens Scholarship Recipient, 2008 Dean’s List, 2006 Annenberg Honor’s Program, 2005, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2005
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Black Journalists, Society of Professional Journalists, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
References available upon request
