senior reporter resume example with 3+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Reliable, enthusiastic, and passionate in all aspects of life, and exceedingly willing to try a myriad of new, exciting things. Prioritizes creating safe, supportive environment for peers and ensuring everyone an equal opportunity to thrive. A quick thinker who is both dependable, hardworking, and devoted to dynamic needs and difficult tasks.
Skills
Excellent communication abilities
Current events understanding
Researching information
Pitching stories
Investigative journalism experience
Utilizing social media
Reporting news
Building professional relationships
Information analysis
Gathering information
Political knowledge
Breaking news expertise
Article writing proficiency
Personal interviews
Story development
Research/Science reporting expert
Interviewing skill
Media operations knowledge
Work History
08/2021 to CurrentSenior ReporterGannett Co. Inc. | Houston, TX,
Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency.
Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
Confirmed veracity of 2-3 articles weekly, communicated with journalists and interviewed subjects to gather details.
Maintained current understanding of events from local level up to international news.
Developed and deepened relationships with useful sources.
Interviewed guests on specific topics.
Established and maintained contacts with variety of government offices, public agencies and community organizations.
Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
06/2018 to 08/2021Veterinary TechnicianVirginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA,
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
01/2021 to 05/2021General ReporterUniversity Of Texas At Austin | City, STATE,
Confirmed veracity of 1 article weekly, communicated with journalists and interviewed subjects to gather details.
Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
Interviewed guests on specific topics.
Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
Education
Expected in 05/2024 to to Bachelor's | JournalismUniversity of Texas At Austin, Austin, GPA:
Member of the Daily Texan, beginning in Spring of 2021 as a general reporter in which I worked in a professional environment and published 1 story weekly that went through rigorous editing and fact checking processing
Member of the Daily Texan, beginning in the Fall of 2021 as a senior reporter, in which I worked in a professional environment and published 2-3 stories weekly which went through the same rigorous editing and fact checking process as before. At this point in time, I was fully employed by the University and paid monthly.
Expected in 06/2020 to to High School Diploma | Lamar High School, Arlington, GPA:
Elected Vice President of Latin Club where events were organized and members were recruited in order to educate and provide understanding to ancient Roman culture and history.
Elected Editor of Lamar Publications where stories were chosen, delegated, and edited in order to be published to provide news and knowledge to the whole student body.
Member of Cantabile, Sophomore, and Acapella Choir, performing for a variety of audiences and competing in multiple competitions on a district level.
Member of Concert, Sinfonia, and Philharmonic Orchestra, performing for a variety of audiences and competing in multiple competitions up to a district level.
Member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), competing through a variety of tests based on journalism and traveling up to a national level.
Member of National Honor Society where 50+ hours in community service were earned through participation and organization in a variety of events in order to benefit the local community.
Member of 'Leading Lamar' in which leaders of the school's various groups gather together in order to promote a unified campus community and participate in community service and support.
Member of Key Club where community service events were organized in order to support local community
Participant in Solo & Ensemble (Both Choir and Orchestra) where a solo performance critiqued and judged by a professional judge. Earned both 'Superior' and 'Excellent' ratings.
Competitor in Academic UIL (Newspaper, Literary Criticism, and Current Events) in which through a series of tests and competitions, a series of judges critiques and judges pieces of writing and tests. (Regional Qualifier)
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