Georgia Caroline Patterson

After graduating in May of 2024 from the University of Arkansas, I decided to continue my education at New York University to obtain my masters degree in sports business. I will start my degree in September.

• Operated controls in control room during live newscasts.
• Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
• Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.

• Granted sideline access to sports such as football and basketball to gain footage for new use.
• Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
• Composed shots according to director specifications and instructions.
• Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.

• Attended press conferences on new stations behalf and recorded live footage of SEC football press conferences.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
• Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
• Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.

• Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
• Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
• Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
• Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
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• Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted.
• Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
• Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to community.
• Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.

• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.

• Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
• Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
• Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.

• Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.