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Alyssa M.G Royster

Altoona,PA

Summary

High-performing content creator and passionate storyteller who is filled with creative and strategic ideas that are ensured to build a strong following by enhancing audience engagement. Successful developing a great online presence with over 75K followers on TikTok.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Morning News Anchor

WTAJ News
12.2021 - Current
  • Gathers, records, and sends out county specific news stories for local radio stations
  • Reads through rundowns ensuring all news stories have been fact-checked and avoid any bias before airing
  • Presents news in clear, concise and capturing manner for 2 hour morning newscast
  • Anchors cut-ins
  • Contributes ideas and helps further reporters pitches during editorial meetings
  • Produces and anchors noon show
  • Finds, shoots and edits weekly feel good stories for Saturday Morning Show, along with producing and pre-recording it independently
  • Leads out/increases awareness on cultural news specials such as Black History and Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Mentors new reporters assisting them with shooting, writing and editing
  • Emcee's and participates in community events
  • Acts as point of contact for potential hires that might have any questions

Multimedia Journalist

WTAJ News
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Identified and pitched lead stories
  • Arranged and conducted interviews
  • Turned 1 package and 2 VOSOT's daily
  • Delivered live reports from field
  • Responded to emergencies and breaking news at any hour of day
  • Wrote stories for web and other social media platforms

News Anchor/Reporter

AU District Wire News
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Identified, pitched and developed variety of stories from hard news to fun community events.
  • Conducted interviews, composed and edited packages under tight deadlines.
  • Proactively secured credible sources to provide accurate and credible news coverage.
  • Anchored weekly newscasts

Student Reporter for "The Wash"

American University
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Pursued and conducted research independently to uncover interesting and significant news
  • Identified and interviewed key persons
  • Wrote news stories for online publication, coordinating photos throughout the article to further effectively tell story
  • Established contacts and sources for future use/news tips

TV Host

Mission 360
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Hosted show
  • Introduced guests
  • Performed interviews

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

American University
Washington, DC
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
04.2018

Certificate in Castellano - Spanish Language And Literature

Universidad Adventista Del Plata
Entre Rios, Argentina
2010

Skills

  • Bilingual-Spanish
  • Talented writer
  • Creative thinker
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Resourceful time manager
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Agility
  • Data Analysis

Accomplishments

  • MA in Broadcast Journalism
  • Class Valedictorian 2014
  • Class Valedictorian 2010
  • Member of National Honors Society 2011-2014
  • High School Student Association President 2013-2014
  • First Place Winner Writing Competition Washington County High School 2012

Timeline

Morning News Anchor

WTAJ News
12.2021 - Current

Multimedia Journalist

WTAJ News
10.2020 - 12.2021

News Anchor/Reporter

AU District Wire News
01.2020 - 05.2020

Student Reporter for "The Wash"

American University
08.2019 - 12.2019

TV Host

Mission 360
08.2013 - 08.2015

Master of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

American University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Andrews University

Certificate in Castellano - Spanish Language And Literature

Universidad Adventista Del Plata

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