AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Television News Reporter
SUMMARY: Highly knowledgeable, creative and resourceful Television News Reporter with more than six years experience writing and reporting news stories live on-air and via tape.
Summary of Qualifications
Great broadcast news anchor/reporting experience.
In-depth ability to report and write effectively under deadline pressure.
Excellent live on-air reporting skills and strong news judgment.
Remarkable knowledge of current events and on-going local news issues.
Profoundly innovative and actively sourcing news stories.
Proven ability to work cooperatively with others to create a sense of teamwork in the presentation of news and other programming.
Strong ability to maintain a professional personal appearance as defined by news management.
Extensive knowledge of local and national current events, newsmakers, and issues.
Sound ability to conduct probing, in-depth and engaging interviews with practical knowledge of news gathering equipment and computers.
Immense ability to enhance stories by providing insight and perspective.
Great ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high pressure situations.
Professional Experience
SunDale Television Network, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
News Reporter
Present stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Ensure all content meets SunDale Television Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Assist in the writing, copyediting, researching and all coordinating of news programming and other content presentation.
Develop sources, maintain contacts and pursue leads that result in original stories as well as provide leadership that encourages excellence and assist in the smooth operation of the organization.
Maintain deep level of familiarity with issues, newsmakers, and current events respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Responsible for representing SunDale Television Network positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
SunDale Television Network, Minneapolis 2000 - 2002
News Reporter Intern (under supervision)
Collected and analyzed information about newsworthy events to write news stories for broadcast.
Received assignment and evaluated news leads and news tips to develop story idea.
Gathered and verified factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
Monitored police and fire department radio communications to obtain story leads.
Shot video to illustrate stories.
Assisted in editing, videos for broadcast.
Appeared on television program when conducting taped interviews and narration.
Gave live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
Transmitted information to NEWSWRITER for story writing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism University of New York (2000)