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Alexandria Amos

Summary

Tenacious reporter with a passion for community journalism and impeccable ethics. An engaging storyteller with a track record of telling appealing stories and obtaining recognition through several awards. Proven to thrive in deadline-driven environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

News Director

The WOLF
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Shaped narrative on critical issues through compelling storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
  • Interviewed sources, contacts, and leads to gather information for stories.
  • Used digital tools such as Word Press to post online stories.
  • Wrote, produced, and edited weekly radio news segments with Adobe Audition.
  • Assisted onboarding coworkers with writing blog entries by critiquing, editing, and providing intuitive feedback to works.

News Writer

The West Georgian
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Trained 7 junior staff members on how to write compelling breaking news stories, how to use style guidelines and organization procedures for website content.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories curated for internet and digital platforms.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

Webmaster

The West Georgian
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Used WordPress to upload and edit 12 news stories from staff for weekly postings to website platform.
  • Collaborated with editor-in-chief to plan how to optimize site functionality.
  • Troubleshot errors and updated website weekly.
  • Edited news story titles with key SEO phrases to promote online newspaper.

Social Media Director

The WOLF
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Utilized content calendars to schedule posts at peak performance time slots across various social media platforms.
  • Used analytical tools such as Hootsuite and Instagram analytics to follow metrics and interpret results.
  • Devised specific strategies for organization based on goals, branding and target demographics.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Monitored online presence of station’s brand to engage with users and strengthen online relationships.

News Reporter

WQEB 97.3
01.2023 - Current
  • Presented weekly scripted news breaks on-air with relatable stories targeted towards audience.
  • Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events weekly.
  • Monitored local breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest.

Education

Bachelor of Mass Communications - Journalism, Broadcast

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
12.2022

Skills

  • Analytical Mindset
  • Understanding of Research and Review Methods
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Problem-Solving
  • Proven Leadership Capabilities
  • Deadline Driven
  • Public Speaking
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Political and Law Story Writing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Videography and Photography
  • Feature Writing
  • Digital News Content Production
  • Wide Orbit Program
  • Cannon Ti85
  • Canon T3i DSLR Camera
  • Zoom H4n Pro Handy Recorder
  • Canon XF 100
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Legal Analysis

Timeline

News Reporter

WQEB 97.3
01.2023 - Current

Social Media Director

The WOLF
05.2022 - 07.2022

Webmaster

The West Georgian
01.2022 - 12.2022

News Writer

The West Georgian
01.2022 - 12.2022

News Director

The WOLF
09.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Mass Communications - Journalism, Broadcast

University of West Georgia

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