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Hunter Hayes

Saraland

Summary

Knowledgeable graduate with a degree in broadcasting, that has a solid foundation developed through hands-on experience in a fast-paced news environment. Contributed to impactful stories and helped with filming, editing, interviewing, and writing articles. Contains a strong work ethic and communication skills while adapting to evolving news cycles.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

News Intern

WKRG News 5
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Proofread written pieces for grammatical errors and inconsistencies for reporters.
  • Wrote different web articles, pertaining to the Mobile area.
  • Filmed reporters for their stories, as well as edited their footage while they tended to other duties.
  • Reported from various field locations and edited own personal stories.
  • Filmed B-roll footage for various stories.
  • Interviewed city leaders, lawyers, witnesses to crimes, and business owners.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts.

Lab Technician

Outokumpu Stainless
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Cut samples and analyze them in machines.
  • Release results of each analyzed sample.
  • Learned maintenance on machines.
  • Learned how to release overall daily lab results to coordinators.
  • Order inventory for the lab.

Assistant Manager

Moka's Coffeehouse
08.2020 - 01.2024
  • Learned effective communication skills and how to maintain conversations with strangers.
  • Learned how to have positive relationships with those you work with.
  • How to effectively run a small business.
  • Manager to 19-22 employees.

Nonprofit Intern

Stopping Traffick
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: a nonprofit organization that raised awareness of human trafficking in the Mobile area and throughout the state of Alabama.
  • Worked with web designers.
  • Helped schedule meetings with important leaders and promotional outlets.
  • Interviewed workers within the organization.
  • Helped set up for events.


Childcare Worker

YMCA
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • A leader over children that were ages 6-13, while parents were working out.
  • Learned leadership skills of how to approach children and how to get them to listen.
  • Learned how to be patient and understanding towards children and others.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism

University of Mobile
Prichard, AL
05.2022

Basics -

Coastal Alabama Community College
05.2020

Skills

  • Newsroom Experience
  • Video editing
  • Reporting News
  • Management Experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Problem solving

Coursework

  • COM 349: Technology in Applied Communication
  • COM 442: Media Law and Regulation
  • COM 451: Persuasion
  • COM 320: Media Writing
  • COM 335: Public Relations

Timeline

News Intern

WKRG News 5
08.2024 - 12.2024

Lab Technician

Outokumpu Stainless
01.2024 - 08.2024

Nonprofit Intern

Stopping Traffick
05.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Manager

Moka's Coffeehouse
08.2020 - 01.2024

Childcare Worker

YMCA
10.2018 - 03.2020

Basics -

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism

University of Mobile
Hunter Hayes