Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Notable Internships
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Timeline
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Caroline Duxter

Caroline Duxter

Richfield,MN

Summary

Resourceful and versatile journalist with extensive background working in broadcast media, marketing, and communications environments. Expertise in copywriting, media development, storytelling, and project management. Known for superior communication skills, problem-solving and positivity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Marking & Media Manager

Bethany International/Bethany Global University
Bloomington, MN
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented communications strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's mission, services, and events.
  • Created faith-based and inspiring content for various media including press releases, website copy, newsletters, brochures, and email campaigns.
  • Implemented an organization-wide rebranding, including the development of two new websites (bethanyinternational.org and bethanygu.edu).
  • Managed social media accounts to engage with target audiences and promote brand visibility.
  • Led a team of students to produce effective, engaging, and compelling content to increase the university's visibility among younger audiences.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors.
  • Coordinated logistics related to event planning and programming for successful donor events.

Reporter & Anchor

NBC15 (WMTV)
Madison, WI
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • Developed story ideas based on current events, trends or tips.
  • Met deadlines.
  • Reported live in the field.
  • Produced audio and visual content for broadcast television or online platforms (shot, wrote, and edited my own content).
  • Explained information in simple terms to engage and educate general audience.
  • Conducted interviews by asking targeted questions to capture quotes.
  • Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
  • Worked in-studio and remotely in the field.
  • Highlights: Capitol reporting, Election 2020, COVID-19 coverage, Nationwide unrest.

Producer

NBC15 (WMTV)
Madison, WI
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • Coordinated and supervised multiple teams during all phases of television production.
  • Wrote scripts, selected relevant stories, edited video, managed reporters' content and deadlines, and created graphics.

Reporter

KOMU- NBC8
Columbia, MO
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Covered a range of topics and events.
  • Attended press conferences, briefings and other events to stay current on newsworthy topics.
  • Gathered facts from multiple sources to complete investigative reports.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

University of Missouri
Columbia
01.2018

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Outstanding Writing Abilities
  • Social Media
  • Effectively Meet Deadlines
  • Video Editing
  • Organizational Skills

References

  • Cheryl Brunkow, Communications Director St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 651.246.1426
  • Brian Schwarz, Senior Vice President of Operations at Bethany International, brian.schwarz@bethanygu.edu

Notable Internships

  • NBC7 San Diego (KNSD) News Intern (2017)
  • Fox Sports San Diego Production Intern (2016)

Timeline

Marking & Media Manager

Bethany International/Bethany Global University
10.2021 - Current

Producer

NBC15 (WMTV)
06.2018 - 09.2021

Reporter & Anchor

NBC15 (WMTV)
06.2018 - 09.2021

Reporter

KOMU- NBC8
01.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

University of Missouri
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