Antoinette Mason
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
A tenacious journalist with unwavering ethics and a love for local news. A captivating storyteller who has demonstrated an ability to perform well under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist/News Reporter/News Anchor
FAMU TV 20 News
10.2022 - Current
- Achieve field-anchored breaking news and delivered high-profile reports from news scenes
- Arrange interviews with people who provided information about the story
- Shot and edited video footage for news events.
- Work with the news director and producer to produce day turns and promotable packages.
- Employ critical thinking skills to dig deep into issues and go beyond press releases to uncover new information and verify details
- Cover disasters, crimes, and human-interest stories.
Special Projects Intern/ News Intern
FOX WSVN 7 NEWS
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Logged interviews.
- Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted.
- Observed news anchors and staff writers.
- Documented news tip lines for special projects producers and their investigative reporter.
Morning Radio Host
WANM 90.5 The Flava Station
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Cataloged programming on track with regular station identifications, routine show closingsand introductions, and frequent ad-libbing
- Entertain audience members between segments with lively stories.
Camera Operator
FAMU TV 20 News
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed cameras in hand-held, tripod, and shoulder-mounted configurations based on theneeds of each shoot
- Operated cameras during live productions and consistently followed directors' orders.
- Composed cameras on different camera mounts for capturing ideal filming angles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism minor in Political Science
Florida A&M University
12-2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Broward College
08.2020
Skills
- Adobe: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign
- On-Camera Skills
- Final Cut Pro
- ENPS
- iNEWS
- Scriptwriting
- News Reporting
- AP Style Writing
- Broadcast announcing
- Interviewing Skills
- Multimedia story packaging
Organizations-Awards-Activities
- Florida A&M University, FAMU TV 20 NEWS SPRING 2024 NEWSCAST
Most Hardworking
- Florida A&M University, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
Member: March 2022- August 2023
- Florida A&M University, Society of Professional Journalists
Member: August 2022- August 2023
- Florida A&M University, Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Royal Court
Miss 1914
Miss Congeniality
Social Media Coordinator
March 2022- August 2023
Timeline
Special Projects Intern/ News Intern
FOX WSVN 7 NEWS
08.2023 - 11.2023
Multimedia Journalist/News Reporter/News Anchor
FAMU TV 20 News
10.2022 - Current
Camera Operator
FAMU TV 20 News
10.2022 - 12.2022
Morning Radio Host
WANM 90.5 The Flava Station
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism minor in Political Science
Florida A&M University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Broward College
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