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John Alexander Kesler

Greenville,SC

Summary

Ambitious Multimedia Journalist with 2 years of experience in the newsroom. Adept at photo and video editing and working towards strict deadlines. Committed to incorporating feedback and creating unique and dynamic pieces to ensure the news station has the most accurate, newsworthy and reliable track record.

Overview

5
5
year of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

WYFF News 4
07.2022 - Current
  • In charge of leading weekday and weekend morning shows.
  • Assisted with tasks for radio broadcasts, video production and other multimedia projects.
  • Duties include floor directing, communicating between anchors, producers and production.
  • Other duties include lighting, audio, teleprompter, camera shots, guest appearances and prop placement.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with media professionals.
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays

Newberry Observer Multimedia Journalist Intern

Newberry
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • 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.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events such as political campaigns and city meetings to gather relevant information, photos and quotes for stories.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Journalism

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
08.2021

Skills

  • 5 years of Journalistic experience, writing accurate, newsworthy and organized articles with positive community impact
  • 2 years of experience working in newsrooms and studio during live broadcasts
  • Acted as support for anchors, reporters, producers and directors helping with writing, video-casts, wardrobe, lighting, props, interviews and story pitching
  • Social Media, Communications, Public Relations, Microsoft office, Excel, Power Point
  • Final Cut Software, iMovie, Adobe, studio sound and lighting equipment, Canon 80D, Canon 5D
  • Video and photography work with Mark IV, Canon, XF105, Canon XA10, Sony A7II, Sony A73, JVC and Panasonic broadcast
  • Gathering interviews, shooting VO's and B-roll

Additional Information

  • Awards: , Eagle Scout 2014

Timeline

Production Assistant

WYFF News 4
07.2022 - Current

Newberry Observer Multimedia Journalist Intern

Newberry
05.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Journalism

Coastal Carolina University

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