Broadcast Journalist Resume

Broadcast Journalists research, collect, write, and present speech, program, news content or stories on radio and television. They collaborate with editors, anchors, producers, technical teams, and other crew members to develop and broadcast program related to current event, reports, entertainment, sports, science and technology, and various fields. Their job also need them to interview people, anchor programs, collect and edit materials, including videos, pictures or audio. Ideal candidates should demonstrate effective writing, presentation, communication, creative thinking and time management skills along with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines through broadcast journalist resumes.

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Sample Broadcast Journalist Resume

Anna W. Quintero
4641 Aviation Way
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone No: 323-986-0147
Email: annquintero@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Highly-professional and talented Broadcast Journalist with more than 5 years of experience in researching, investigating, writing, editing, and presenting news items, bulletins, stories or documentaries for different broadcasts on television, radio, and Internet. Possess excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and writing skills along with the ability to think creatively as well as work efficiently to meet crucial deadlines.

Summary of Skills:

Effective communication and presentation skills to communicate complex information and ideas to general audiences
Effective researching or investigating skills along with the ability to write news stories clearly and concisely
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills as well as the ability to find out accurate information easily even during the moments of crisis or tragedy
Good experience of covering variety of stories, live reporting, interviewing people, and anchoring news
Strong organizational skills along with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks within strict deadlines, and produce high quality results under stressful conditions
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as well as ability to travel within a working day
Excellent time management skills as well as the ability to efficiently manage competing priorities
Ability to coordinate with the reporting and technical team members as well as develop, and maintain strong working relationships with them
Strong computer skills along with the working knowledge of database systems, Adobe Creative Suite programs, Associated Press Stylebook, MS Office Suite, Google Drive, Mac and other news-gathering tools, and AV equipment
Ability to stay up-to-date with current affairs or latest news topics as well as possess a good understanding of media laws and regulations

Work Experience:

Broadcast Journalist
RTTV Fusion, Los Angeles, CA
February 2016 - Present

Providing coverage of big and relevant news stories from across entire region as well as responding quickly, and efficiently to breaking news
Liaising with different news agencies, public, police and government bodies after generating story ideas to follow leads
Conducting a thorough research and investigation to uncover facts behind news item by collating evidences, identifying potential interviewees as well as using relevant information sources, including Internet or archives
Selecting appropriate locations and finding the most appropriate angle for pictures, videos, and sound to approach a particular story
Working closely with technical team to edit material collected from different sources, including important interview and content sections, and ensuring that each segment or program meets the necessary timing or duration requirements
Recording podcasts or writing effective blogs and bulletins for company's website
Using full range of social and multi-media tools to deliver a successful multi-platform news experience to publicize a particular story for vast audience

Junior Broadcast Journalist
Global Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
April 2014 - January 2016

Developed ideas for exclusive and unique news stories and features and pitched them to news editor or producer
Assisted in gathering background data, facts and issues from various sources as well as in accessing and evaluating relevant information for news stories on a daily basis
Prepared relevant interview questions in advance as well as recorded interviews in person, through telephone, and studio links or conducted them live
Developed and maintained strong public relations as well as complied with industry laws and codes of conduct
Anchored news reports or spoke directly in front of the camera with confidence
Worked closely in teams to write for television news bulletins or headlines and documentary scripts, narrations as well as public service announcements
Assisted the video-editing crew in deciding which materials to use as well as in editing final video shoots to ensure continuity and effectiveness of narrative
Assisted with special projects, including elections and severe weather coverage as well as operated camera for live-shots when needed

Internship:

Broadcast Journalist
Rooster Global, Los Angeles, CA
September 2012- March 2014

Created high quality, relevant, timely and accurate local news content as well as finding effective ways of telling stories
Assisted senior journalists in conducting a thorough research of locations as well as taking photographs or shooting videos to illustrate effective and clear stories
Helped in preparing necessary and relevant questions for interviews as required
Assisted in writing news, feature and sports copy for both radio and television
Learned and applied principles of news editing before they were aired or published online
Answered newsroom telephone calls
Performed broadcast activities in compliance with legal and broadcast regulations
Worked alongside producers and production leads on a multiple live and pre-recorded shows

Education:

Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2012

Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2010

Reference:

On request.