AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of News Assistant
SUMMARY: Remarkably gifted and knowledgeable News Assistant with more than four years experience compiling, dispensing, and filing newsstories and related copy to assist editorial personnel in broadcasting newsroom.
Summary of Qualifications
Remarkable proficiency with MS Word.
Strong communication skills.
Exceptionally reliable and trustworthy.
Strong organizational skills.
Profound ability to work independently as well as in a team.
In-depth ability to work quickly.
Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team.
Strong time management skill and the ability to meet deadline.
Professional Experience
Galaxy Independent TV Network, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
News Assistant
Compile, dispense, and file newsstories and related copy to assist editorial personnel in broadcasting newsroom.
Telephone government agencies and sports facilities and monitor other stations to obtain weather, traffic, and sports information.
Telephone people involved in news events to obtain further information or to arrange for on-air or background interviews by news broadcasting personnel.
File and retrieve news scripts, printouts, and recording tapes.
Make written copies of newsstories called in from remote locations.
Record, edit, and play back tapes of newsstories to assist Columnist/Commentator, using recording and splicing machines and equipment.
Education
Associate Degree in Journalism University of New York (2002)