Giovanni Battaglia
Rochester
Summary
Experienced reporter with a passion for excelling in the entertainment industry. Delivers compelling stories, conducts insightful interviews, and creates engaging content. Collaborative and results-oriented, adapts quickly to changing needs. Skilled in multimedia journalism, communication, and research, with a keen sense of current trends and audience engagement. Ready to bring expertise and dedication to a dynamic team in the entertainment industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist
News 8 WROC
Rochester, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Pitching original news stories daily, gathering interviews, meeting deadlines, film and editing footage for multiple shows
- Able to structure breaking news in an understandable script minutes before delivering a live report in a newscast
- Filled in on the anchor desk when needed
- Able to communicate with the production team to put together a coherent show
Digital Content Producer
News 8 WROC
Rochester, NY
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Using WordPress to reach over100,000 daily readers, create web posts, structure website, post to social media, and monitor traffic
News Intern
News 8 WROC
Rochester, NY
08.2022 - 11.2022
Human Resources Expert
Target
Webster, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted within the company to assist store executive with new team member orientations, hiring candidates, addressing team member concerns, gathering daily reports for more than100 employees
Guest Advocate
Target
Webster, NY
04.2024 - 11.2024
Editorial Intern
585 Magazine
Rochester, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Working with InDesign to assist Managing Editor with sections of the magazine as well as fact checking and running social media
89.1 The Point
Brockport, New York
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Writing quality reviews weekly about new music to post onto the website, teaching members to do the same
- Responsible for planning and executing shows5 out of7 days a week, talking about local news and entertainment topics, including speciality shows such as the 'Retro Revival'
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Broadcasting Major with a Music minor
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, New York12.2022
Skills
- Able to use Zetta, GSelector, Adobe Audition, Wix, Microsoft, InDesign, Avid iNews, Adobe Premiere Pro, WordPress, AP ENPS
- Newsroom collaboration
- Adaptive learning capacity
- Video editing proficiency
- Strong writing skills
- Video editing
- Deadline management
- Storytelling
- Social media posting
- Story pitching
- Web content creation
Timeline
Human Resources Expert
Target
04.2024 - Current
Guest Advocate
Target
04.2024 - 11.2024
Multimedia Journalist
News 8 WROC
10.2023 - Current
Digital Content Producer
News 8 WROC
11.2022 - 10.2023
News Intern
News 8 WROC
08.2022 - 11.2022
Editorial Intern
585 Magazine
05.2022 - 08.2022
89.1 The Point
08.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Broadcasting Major with a Music minor
SUNY Brockport