Alex Winn
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
WUFT-FM, WUFT.org, Local NPR Station
Gainesville, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Produced and published multimedia stories including text, photo, audio, and video catered to north central Florida
- Pitched stories and worked closely with experienced editors on a daily basis
Podcast Host
Orange & Bronze
Gainesville, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Researched and produced a sub-10 minute podcast on sporting events and sports news at the University of Florida
- Edited audio files using digital software program Adobe Audition
Sports Anchor
WUFT-TV
Gainesville, FL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Created weekly minute-long video segments about sports at the University of Florida, professional sports, and local sports that aired on cable networks in the north central Florida area
- Traveled to sporting events and interviewed players and coaches, recorded game footage, and created video packages that also featured on WUFT
- Wrote scripts, recorded in front of a camera and used Adobe software to create professional, entertaining content
Photojournalism Project
University of Florida
Berlin, Germany
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Documented the life of an artist in Berlin through photography, videography, and interviews
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro to develop professional, engaging multimedia content
- Took freelance photographs throughout the trip that were put in a book to endorse the trip
Staff Photographer
The Independent Florida Alligator
Gainesville, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Photographed various events in the Gainesville area that were featured in newspaper and online articles
- Operated with a team of photographers and editors to ensure published stories had media elements
- Used a central network to organize and consolidate all forms of media to ensure efficiency and quality
- Worked fluctuating hours that required immediate action upon breaking news
Writer and Beat Reporter
WRUF
Gainesville, FL
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Constructed numerous multimedia articles about various sports events and sports news that have garnered over 45,000 views as of January 2024
- Covered the Florida Gators men's golf team throughout their 2023 season, which included pregame content, live coverage, and postgame content
- Appeared weekly on the 98.1 FM radio for WRUF, giving updates on national and local sporting events
- Utilized various Adobe softwares to take clips of interviews and insert creative multimedia elements into articles
Intern
Loft on Main
Windermere, FL
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy and contributed to designing and publishing a website
- Created content for website pages, blog posts, and other online platforms
- Synthesized data to find effective mediums of communication to potential consumers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2025
Skills
- Certifications in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator Also, years of experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition
- Written for news articles, sports articles and multimedia articles, as well as creative writing
- Recorded content live on radio and in front of a camera for professional yet entertaining content
- Interviewed coaches, players, and people Filmed footage of live sporting events and for interview content
- Designed websites and created/uploaded content for businesses on web pages and social media accounts
Timeline
Writer
WUFT-FM, WUFT.org, Local NPR Station
01.2024 - Current
Podcast Host
Orange & Bronze
01.2024 - Current
Sports Anchor
WUFT-TV
08.2023 - 12.2023
Photojournalism Project
University of Florida
05.2023 - 05.2023
Staff Photographer
The Independent Florida Alligator
01.2023 - 05.2023
Writer and Beat Reporter
WRUF
01.2022 - 04.2023
Intern
Loft on Main
01.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida
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