Resume
Work
Experience
Multimedia Journalist, Nexstar Media Group Inc. WTAJ-TV, Altoona Pennsylvania — June 2022-Present
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Produce, report, write, voice, film, and edit own stories daily in a timely and efficient manner to meet deadlines.
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Conducted interviews with community members and experts for story development.
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Attended press conferences and public events to gather information firsthand.
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Utilized social media to promote stories and engage with audience feedback.
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Analyzed data sets for relevant information related to stories.
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Researched archival materials including photos, documents, and
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recordings.
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Collaborated with producers, photographers, editors, and other
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journalists on multimedia projects.
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To date, published over 500 articles that include stories on local issues,
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politics, crime, fairs, and more, helping bring thousands to WTAJ.
Reporter, PAFootballNews, Pennsylvania — Fall 2018-Present
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Gathered content during high school and college football games that included photos, videos, interviews, statistics, and more.
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Created social media posts that increased Pafootballnews's social media following and impressions by thousands. \
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Created multiple series that brought traction to the website and social media pages. The series included district previews, a podcast series, and a weekly show.
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Negotiated sales for various advertisement spots for sponsors of the website.
Skills
& Expertise
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• Storytelling
• Video editing
• Social media strategy
• Content management
• News reporting
• Critical thinking
• Effective communication
• Digital photography
• Detail orientation
• Data visualization techniques • Deadline management
• Strong writing skills
• Multimedia story packaging
• Excellent communication
• Source building
• Multitasking Abilities
Education
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA-- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Spring 2022
Penns Valley Area High School, Spring Mills, PA -- 2018
​Billy Splain
Owner, PAFootballNews
814-360-6860
billy@pafootballnews.com
Ed Weaver,
Owner, Circle W Sports
570-337-3377
ed@circlewsports.com
Colton Breon
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, Penn State Education Abroad
814-777-2797
Thomas Kauffman
Long Tern Substitute, Jamestown Area School District & Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
814-876-2126
18tkauffman@gmail.com
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Jacob Hockenberry
Architectural Historian, Southern Research Historic Preservation Consultants
814-876-2562
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Timothy Durkin
Multimedia Journalist, Nexstar Media Group Inc.
412-925-0649