Jackie Guenther
Clairton,PA
Summary
Senior at West Virginia University majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish, hailing from Pittsburgh, PA. Seeking a position as a news anchor or news reporter after graduation in May of 2025. Known for my personable demeanor, determination, and reliability, coupled with strong public speaking abilities in English and Spanish. Skilled in creative storytelling and recognized for my outgoing personality, organization, proactive approach, and collaborative spirit as a team member. Committed to serving my community and delivering excellence, everyday at work.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mountaineer Playbook Main Anchor and Reporter
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted research to verify facts in stories.
- Created voiceovers for videos and graphics used in newscasts.
- Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
- Developed story ideas and pitched them to the producers.
- Organized and delivered newscasts on a biweekly basis.
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events.
- Collaborated with other departments at the station including production staff, camera operators, editors, sound technicians.
- Edited video footage of news stories for broadcast.
Penguins Radio Network Intern
Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted postgame interviews with players on the team to use soundbites for the postgame show.
- Attended press conferences with the coach to collect soundbites for the show
- Helped produce the pre- and post-game shows in the arena.
- Helped manage the Twitter account to update fans on what to expect in the upcoming shows.
- Collected stats for the radio show hosts to use during the production.
WTAE Summer 2024 News Internship
WTAE-TV and Hearst Television
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Reported on camera the impacts of current events in Pittsburgh.
- Organized and delivered newscasts for resume reel on a weekly basis.
- Researched and wrote news stories for publication in print and online media.
- Edited video footage and conducted post-production tasks such as adding music or voiceovers.
- Traveled to various locations to cover many topics, breaking news stories and special events.
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Attended meetings with editors and producers to discuss story ideas or potential assignments.
- Worked closely with photographers to ensure quality visuals accompanied written pieces.
- Monitored local newspapers, websites, and television stations, looking for leads on developing stories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2025
Skills
- Reporting with deadline
- Fluent in Spanish
- Video Editing on Premier Pro
- Report Writing
- Public Speaking
- Creating Scripts on AP ENPS
- Cultural Awareness
- Excellent Communication
- Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
Affiliations
- Skiing
- Cooking
- Baking
- Working Out
- Dog Sitting
Accomplishments
- Awarded Robert F. Good M.D. Memorial Scholarship
- Go First Scholarship
Second Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Media Companies I Follow
- WTAE- TV Pittsburgh's Action News
- KDKA-TV News Pittsburgh
- WPXI Pittsburgh News
- NHL Network
- ESPN
- Good Morning America
- NBC
- ABC
- CBS
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- New York Times
- Washington Post
- The Daily Athenaeum
- Entertainment Tonight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mountaineer Playbook Main Anchor and Reporter
West Virginia University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Penguins Radio Network Intern
Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network
09.2024 - 12.2024
WTAE Summer 2024 News Internship
WTAE-TV and Hearst Television
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
West Virginia University
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