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CARAMIA VALENTIN

Jacksonville,NC

Summary

Communications professional with proven ability to craft and deliver compelling messages. Expertise in managing media relations and internal communications. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Assignment Reporter

Paxton Media Group
02.2023 - Current


  • Collaborated effectively with editors, producers and fellow reporters to meet tight deadlines and ensure high-quality news production.
  • Excelled in fast-paced news environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail orientation.
  • Boosted audience engagement by utilizing social media platforms for sharing news updates and promoting content.
  • Elevated storytelling quality through meticulous research efforts and attention to detail in written articles.
  • Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
  • Diversified portfolio of published articles by covering a wide range of topics such as politics, education, crime, business, entertainment and health issues among others.
  • Expanded publication reach by cultivating a broad network of reliable sources across multiple industries and sectors.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
  • Assisted the publication team by editing stories drafted by fellow reporters.
  • Refined writing style over time to cater to varied audiences while upholding professional journalistic tone throughout each piece produced.
  • Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.

Sales Associate

Sound Furniture
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed relationships with customers to assist them in purchasing the best product and encourage repeat business.
  • Managed customer accounts for special orders and warranty claims.
  • Answered phone calls and directed customers to the correct department.


Reporter & Advertising Intern

Carteret County News-Times
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Networked and spearheaded community outreach, leading to increased online engagement.
  • Assisted advertising director in client communication and improved advertising strategies.
  • Contributed to increased readership by consistently delivering engaging and timely stories.
  • Conducted on camera interviews and edited video footage to post engaging content online.
  • Collaborated with management and team members to define story ideas and marketing content.
  • Appeared as a co-host on various morning radio shows.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2022

Skills

  • Audience engagement
  • Visual storytelling
  • Media outreach
  • Grammar mastery
  • Editing proficiency
  • Content development

Certification

  • North Carolina Press Association Award
  • Placed third in Beat News Reporting for coverage of “New downtown bar set to open with more than one kind of spirits, an unexpected ghostly guest” in The New Bern Sun Journal.

Timeline

General Assignment Reporter

Paxton Media Group
02.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Sound Furniture
09.2022 - 02.2023

Reporter & Advertising Intern

Carteret County News-Times
05.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Lynn University