Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Ben Fries

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable communications professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Multimedia Journalist

WMBD-TV
Peoria, IL
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed connections with public relations contacts, providing exemplary sources for news stories.
  • Promoted multimedia content through social media channels.
  • Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.

Multimedia Journalist Intern

WCBU
Peoria, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Wrote stories for live NPR broadcasts that covered important news topics.
  • Became proficient with several Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Teams and Adobe Audition.
  • Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
12-2022

Skills

  • Social media strategy
  • Press release writing
  • Content creation
  • Deadline management
  • Team collaboration
  • Audience engagement
  • Video editing

Certification

Hootsuite Platform Certification (05/06/2022)

Accomplishments

  • Helped successfully advertise clubs on Bradley's campus as part of the Bradley Communication Agency
  • Served as Alumni Coordinator, Ritual Chair, and Executive Board member in my time at Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Multimedia Journalist

WMBD-TV
02.2023 - Current

Multimedia Journalist Intern

WCBU
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication

Bradley University

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