Pryce Jamison
Glenside,PA
Summary
Highly self-driven and experienced storyteller with a diverse outlook on producing media. Strong written and verbal communicator. Attuned to multimedia trends and social media marketing on various platforms. Experienced in creating content using editing software such as Adobe Premiere, as well as audio mixing in software such as Logic Pro X. Skilled in developing professional connections and cultivating story sources.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
General Assignment Intern
Chestnut Hill Local
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Researched, wrote, and took photos for 30 published articles on news topics within the Northwestern region of Philadelphia, including the opening of businesses, architectural developments, police updates, city festivals, arts & entertainment, and youth sports.
- Contacted professional and local sources through email or phone to describe story angles and set up interviews. Served as a point of contact for the organization for people with story proposals.
- Conducted interviews over the phone and in-person to get relevant information for an article.
- Monitored, curated, and posted content on the organization’s social media platforms, and engaged with the content of other organizations through the Chestnut Hill Local's account. Gained nearly 300 followers for the organization's Instagram in three months.
Intern Journalist
Bucks County Courier Times
Langhorne, PA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched and wrote 12 published articles on news topics in Bucks County including the openings of establishments, health updates, arts and entertainment, climate change, and school districts.
- Engaged in man-on-the street interviews for real human reactions, when covering events around Bucks County such as festivals, school board meetings, and grand openings.
- Contacted professional and local sources through email or phone to describe story angles and set up interviews. Served as a point of contact for the organization for people with story proposals.
- Conducted interviews over the phone and in-person to get relevant information for an article.
Academic Peer Tutor
Cabrini University Writing Center
Radnor, PA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted students of all class levels with forming an outline and brainstorming ideas for academic essays across various subjects.
- Revised and edited students’ work when they wanted another eye on a rough draft.
- Wrote session notes following each appointment for the writing center as future guidance, so that fellow tutors can assist students more effectively.
- Taught students with disabilities the various principles of essay writing, and helped them express their ideas for a writing assignment.
Lifestyles Section Editor
Loquitur News Media
Radnor, Pa
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Researched and wrote about 30 articles for this award winning, student-run news organization. Articles pertained to breaking news topics, lifestyle issues and athletic events.
- Pitched stories for the lifestyles section, assigned stories to staff writers, kept track of the status of their stories and applied edits to stories before publishing.
- Attended and reported on university events and panels, as well as served as a Loquitur podcast host for special events.
- Utilized Google Analytics to monitor statistics on the Loquitur website to see how certain articles were performing.
Creative Non-fiction Editor
Woodcrest Literary Magazine
Radnor, PA
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted my co-editors of the section in reviewing nationwide submissions.
- Participated in weekly round table discussions to discuss what we found as the most intriguing submissions; determined which stories merit publication in the magazine.
- Shared suggestions and edits with authors so they could revise their work in order for it to be a good fit for the journal.
- Wrote non-fiction narratives for Woodcrest and received critiques from fellow editors during discussions, as well as gave constructive critiques to editors about their work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Digital Communications & Minor in Writing
Cabrini University
Radnor, PA05.2023
Skills
- Skilled Editor of Written Work
- Project Management
- Conducting Interviews
- Microsoft Office applications such as Word / PowerPoint / Excel
- Organization Through Google Drive
- Wordpress Site Building
- Knowledge on Camera Shooting Angles and Terminology
- Working on Tight Deadlines
Accomplishments
- 2022 Keystone Student Media Award winner for ongoing news coverage.
- Served as a presidential member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
- Invited to be a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.
- 2023 Silver Davey Award winner for my visual and written contributions on Curefirearmviolence.com.
- Moderated and led major interview events at Cabrini such as...
- The social injustice speakers panel with Grant Blvd's Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, and Jeannine Cook, the founder of Harriet's Bookshop.
- Talk show styled interview, that I designed, for Loquitur News & Media with Philadelphia Inquirer Sports Columnist, Mike Sielski.
-Human Trafficking Awareness Panel with CEO of Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center, Abbie Newman, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, Carla Clanagan, and former CBS Philly reporter, Walt Hunter.
Timeline
General Assignment Intern
Chestnut Hill Local
06.2023 - 12.2023
Academic Peer Tutor
Cabrini University Writing Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Intern Journalist
Bucks County Courier Times
06.2022 - 08.2022
Creative Non-fiction Editor
Woodcrest Literary Magazine
09.2021 - 05.2023
Lifestyles Section Editor
Loquitur News Media
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Digital Communications & Minor in Writing
Cabrini University
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