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EMILY O'CONNELL

Columbia,MO

Summary

I am a recent graduate of the University of Missouri Currently working as a producer at KOMU 8 News. I consider myself highly reliable, enthusiastic, and a hard worker who is able to quickly learn and master new concepts. Communication skills are a strength of mine and building relationships in and outside the workplace comes as second nature for me. I strongly believe that a positive attitude and enthusiastic approach is invaluable to creating a memorable experience for customers or audiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

KOMU 8 News
Columbia, MO
05.2023 - Current
  • First hired as a Digital Producer/ PA
  • Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts
  • Answered phone calls, emails, listened to police scanner, verified information from sources, collected media for shows
  • Wrote articles and curated web content
  • Edited raw footage for inclusion in newscasts
  • familitary with a variety of studio equipment, including cameras, teleprompters, and lights
  • Developed daily rundowns for newscasts by selecting stories, assigning reporters, writing teases and setting up graphics
  • Organized meetings with reporters and managers to discuss story ideas, angles, and strategies
  • Provided guidance and feedback to news team from the control room during live broadcasts
  • Created promotional materials for upcoming shows or series featuring content from past broadcasts

Student Manager

Starbucks
Columbia, Missouri
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas
  • Managed food orders, stocked storage, provided store support
  • Aided store manager with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring baristas
  • Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions

Intern/ Student Journalist

StyleCultureTV
Southampton, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Drafted accurate, engaged in, and fact-checked stories
  • Produced and edited daily videos
  • Managed, and used social media outlets to connect directly with public

Receptionist

Southampton Racquet Club
Southampton, New York
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments
  • Answered and directed incoming calls
  • Sorted, wrote, and responded to e-mails daily
  • Maintained daily calendars
  • Planned daily matches with members

Volunteer Caretaker

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Hampton Bays, NY
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Trained, walked, fed, and socialized dogs in preparation for adoption
  • Fed and socialized cats in preparation for adoption

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Technology And Design

University of Missouri
2023

High School Diploma -

Saint George's High School
Memphis, TN
05.2018

School of The New York Times
New York City

Memphis College of Art
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator, and photoshop CS6 proficient
  • Video editing, graphics
  • Painting/ Illustration
  • Photography
  • Video game streaming, gameplay
  • Premier Pro After Effects experience
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Improvisation/ conflict resolution

Personal Work

Miami Swim Week (08/7-12/2021)

Miami Beach, FL

  • Interviews with Sports Illustrated, Olivia Ponton, Forever 21, Versace, Jonathan Simkai

New York Fashion Week (09/08-12/2021)

New York, NY

  • Interviews with Christian Serrano, Rebecca Minkoff, Emma Brooks

Covid-19 Podcast (2020)

Columbia, MO

  • Interview with lead CDC official, EMT drivers, and local business owners to create informative podcast about the effects of COVID-19

Mahoosuc Guide Service (2018)

Newry, ME

  • Traveled to Newry, Maine for a week long dog sledding/camping excursion
  • Filmed, edited and produced a travel log

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Italian
Professional

Athletics

Gymnastics

  • Practiced, traveled, and competed (2005-2018)
  • American Gymnastics- Bedford Hills NY
  • Sega Gymnastics- Memphis TN

Tennis

  • Practiced and played for JV and Varsity high school tennis (2014-2018)

Track and Field

  • Practiced and raced for JV middle and high school team (2012-2017)

Timeline

Producer

KOMU 8 News
05.2023 - Current

Intern/ Student Journalist

StyleCultureTV
07.2021 - 08.2021

Student Manager

Starbucks
01.2019 - 03.2022

Receptionist

Southampton Racquet Club
06.2018 - 09.2018

Volunteer Caretaker

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
06.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Media Technology And Design

University of Missouri

High School Diploma -

Saint George's High School

School of The New York Times

Memphis College of Art

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