Colette Czarnecki
Wrangell,AK
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished reporter and news director with two years of versatile and proficient experience in videography, audio, script writing, print and photography. Skilled in curating and producing mini-docs, video segments and audio stories for documentation purposes. Thrives in collaborative team environments and values respect and truth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
News Director and Reporter
KSTK
11.2023 - Current
- Conceptualized, researched and reported on stories.
- Created versatile news content (packages, wraps and readers) for audio and web in AP style.
- Broadcasted mid-day and evening news and operated sound board.
- Hosted and found guests for Talk on the Rock, a weekly live call-in show.
- Ensured accurate and timely breaking news coverage.
- Contributed photos to go with stories for the website.
- Filmed and produced video to accompany stories.
Reporter
The Journal
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Took photos for local stories.
- Communicated with my team on goals and tasks to accomplish.
Podcast intern
Quivira Coalition
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted, inspired and brainstormed marketing techniques for two podcasts - Down to Earth and Regeneration Rising
- Wrote newsletters
Volunteer
KGNU
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Wrote and edited headlines for the Morning Magazine and the science show, How On Earth.
- Persuaded sources to participate in interviews.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Shot photos for feature stories.
- Attended a voice over workshop.
Next Gen Radio mentee
National Public Radio
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in a weeklong intensive mentoring program through NPR via Colorado Public Radio.
- Analyzed problems and worked with my team to develop solutions.
- Produced a narrative audio and written piece from start to finish, including listening while conducting interviews, audio mixing (Adobe Audition), research and reporting.
- Attended meetings multiple times a day with skilled mentors in the media.
Teacher's Assistant- Strategic Writing, Sports Journalism
University of Colorado
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Coached undergraduate students with strategic writing assignments and group communication.
- Advised students on content writing skills for advertising and public relations.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Intern
Boulder Reporting Lab
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed problems and worked with my team to develop solutions on what the Boulder Reporting Lab would represent before the publication launched.
- Published and informed investigative print stories on the digital divide in the Boulder Valley School District and the Boulder Police Reform Task Force Committees.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Education
MA - Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO03.2022
BS - Environmental Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2010
Research and information on medical systems
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06.2009
Skills
- Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro and Photoshop
- WordPress
- Radio sound board production
- Datawrapper
- Google Drive
- 16mm film and digital filmmaking
- Research
- Outstanding communication skills
- Social media
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Creativity and innovation
- Problem-solving
- Print production
- Microsoft Office Suite
References
- Shannon Young, shannoneyoung@gmail.com, 303-601-1161
- Jenny Brundin, jbrundin@cprmail.org, 720-982-5290
- Zain Iqbal, zainiqbal@gmail.com, 415-609-1922
Worksamples
- Bear cams begin streaming from wildlife area near Wrangell, https://www.kstk.org/2024/07/29/a-visit-to-anan-wildlife-observatory-where-anyone-can-view-now/
- Combat veterans find unity during week long paddle journey to Celebration, https://www.kstk.org/2024/06/20/combat-veterans-find-unity-during-week-long-paddle-journey-to-celebration/
- Woman asks Wrangell to certify people who can euthanize pets, https://www.kstk.org/2024/03/12/rural-veterinarian-care-isnt-always-available-in-emergencies-one-wrangell-resident-is-trying-to-change-that-for-end-of-life-assistance/
Affiliations
- Alaska Press Club
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
News Director and Reporter
KSTK
11.2023 - Current
Podcast intern
Quivira Coalition
09.2023 - 11.2023
Reporter
The Journal
07.2023 - 11.2023
Volunteer
KGNU
04.2023 - 06.2023
Next Gen Radio mentee
National Public Radio
08.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Boulder Reporting Lab
05.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher's Assistant- Strategic Writing, Sports Journalism
University of Colorado
01.2020 - 01.2022
BS - Environmental Science
Wayne State University
Research and information on medical systems
Michigan State University
MA - Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder
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