Reporter/Anchor/Web Editor KOMU-TV8, Columbia, MO October 2006-Present *Multimedia Journalist for dayside and nightside newscasts *Generate compelling story ideas on local news including agriculture, government, higher education and spot news *Write multimedia web version of broadcast story including different quotes, pictures and links for viewer with updates throughout the day *Report live from the field with ease and a comfortable, confident delivery *Fill-in anchor for KOMU-TV morning and evening newscasts * Create interactive graphics to enhance online content Anchor Newsy.com March 2010-Present * Anchor stories for multi-source online video news site that monitors, analyzes and presents the world’s news coverage * Deliver stories with engaging presence and dynamic presentation Worldwide Exchange Intern CNBC Europe, London May 2009-August 2009 *Gained working knowledge of financial news discourse * Operated teleprompter for anchors in 3 different countries * Assisted with graphics and editing video on various financial stories State Capitol Bureau Reporter KMOX and NPR, Missouri Digital News Radio, Jefferson City, MO January 2008-May 2008 *Covered legislative news and interviewed party leaders in the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate *Wrote, voiced and edited for Missouri feeder stations across the state
SKILLS Skilled Non-linear editor with Avid Newscutter and Final Cut Pro. Capable with Sony XD Cameras, DVC PRO Cameras, Cannon XL-1 Cameras Proficient in Avid iNews, Avid MediaManager and Avid Active ContentManager. Extensive understanding of Twitter, Weebly, Blogspot and Wordpress websites
EDUCATION Bachelor of Journalism, Radio/Television Journalism Minor in Political Science University of Missouri, May 2010
REFERENCES Stacey Woelfel Kent CollinsRandy ReevesJen Reeves News DirectorRadio/TV Chair Managing EditorNew Media Director KOMU-TV8University of MissouriKOMU-TV8KOMU-TV8 (573) 268-3475(573) 673-6860(573) 424-7085(573) 424-7083 [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]