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Benjamin Fries

Peoria,IL

Summary

Bradley University student pursuing a journalism degree, seeking an internship/entry-level opportunity to gain more hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with a strong motivation for success. Dedicated to the truth and building connections with the local community.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalism Intern

WCBU
Peoria, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources
  • Wrote stories for live NPR broadcasts to successfully cover 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
  • Completed research and checked facts to maintain high journalistic integrity standards
  • Relied on strong verbal communication skills for interviews
  • Went to in-person events in the local area and built connections with prominent figures
  • Collaborated with reporters and NPR broadcast hosts to produce quality local news coverage

Multimedia Journalism Intern

Bradley University, Foster College Of Business
Peoria, IL
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
  • Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
  • Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
  • Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and events.
  • Captured images to enhance stories
  • Stories focused on local businesses and their stories of success along with how Bradley University helped their business grow
  • Diverse range of story topics, from a clothing boutique to a motor company
  • Stories also had a focus on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and interviews mainly took place over Zoom

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
12.2022

Skills

  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Fact Checking
  • Social Media
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Script Writing
  • Strategic Media Relations
  • Background Research

Affiliations

  • Lambda Chi Alpha brother - Served as Alumni Coordinator, Alumni Chair, and Executive Board member in my time with the fraternity
  • Member of BCA (Bradley Communication Agency) - helped market and advertise various clubs and organizations on Bradley's campus

References

Jennie Hale, Director of Programs & Budget, Turner Center for Entrepreneurship

Contact Information:

  • Email - tce@bradley.edu
  • Phone - (309) 677-4321

Tim Shelley, News Director, WCBU Peoria Public Radio

Contact Information

  • Email - tsshel1@ilstu.edu

Timeline

Journalism Intern

WCBU
01.2022 - Current

Multimedia Journalism Intern

Bradley University, Foster College Of Business
09.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Bradley University

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