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Ashleigh Yuhas

Tampa

Summary

Story-driven Journalist great at developing articles and investigating issues with unwavering dedication. Offering 4 years of experience in print and online media with the University of South Florida and Pace University in New York City. Versed in visual storytelling through media segments and social media.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter/Anchor

Florida Focus
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Captured interactive and creative b - roll for stories to keep the audience engaged.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere editing software.
  • Covered special events, news of the day topics, and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
  • Deployed to news events locations to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
  • Created tightly and long written AP style stories from reliable sources.
  • Networked with public relations contacts.
  • High social media posting and traffics for broadcast recognition.
  • Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
  • Arranged interviews for first - hand accounts of stories.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Anchored broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.

Writer/Journalist

The Oracle USF Newspaper
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
  • Applied strong writing and editing to each story for best possible content.
  • Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
  • Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
  • Organized and tracked multiple stories and athletic games to meet tight deadlines.
  • Attend team meetings to discuss projects and brainstorm ideas.
  • Collaborated with other writers to write last minute articles.
  • Conducted background research to add depth in details.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events.
  • Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences.

Writer/Journalist

Pace Press Newspaper
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
  • Received help from editors to create an organized structure for well - written stories in AP style and format standards to get the audience's attention.
  • Edited and proofread articles for accuracy and interest.
  • Performed research and verified facts for journalistic integrity.
  • Applied understanding of social media trends to create attention-grabbing stories.
  • Wrote news stories for online publication, coordinating and layout to deliver proper presentation.
  • Developed views in a story through thought out interviews.
  • Revised written work for editorial requirements.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues for credible information.
  • Covered and wrote breaking news with detail and drive of important information.
  • Stayed on top of current events for story ideas.
  • Planned pitches to promote news topics.
  • Selected researched ideas to develop interesting and professional stories.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2024

Skills

  • Producing Shows
  • Time Management
  • Voiceover Writing
  • Fact Checking
  • Feature Writing
  • Expert in Adobe Premiere Editing Software
  • AP Style Writing
  • Designing Graphics
  • Story Pitching
  • Script Writing
  • On - Scene Reporting
  • News Reporting
  • Anchoring
  • Maintaining Public Records
  • Camera Operation
  • Political Story Writing
  • Background Research Skills
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Interviewing Strengths

Timeline

Reporter/Anchor

Florida Focus
01.2023 - 05.2023

Writer/Journalist

The Oracle USF Newspaper
01.2022 - 04.2022

Writer/Journalist

Pace Press Newspaper
10.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of South Florida

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