ALEXANDRA SMOLEN

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Education

Emerson College
        Boston, MA
Bachelors of Science in Broadcast Journalism, May 2010
Honors:  Society of Professional Journalism
Deans List 2009 & 2010

Professional Experience

Markley Group, Boston, MA      April 2010 – Present    Operations Administrator and Client Representative
• Organization of operations utilizing contactors for client goals and needs.
• Central communications liaison assuring quality control and project fulfillment.
• Responsible for informational packets to inform executives and clients
• Coordinating inter-organizational functions and presentations

WHDH NBC, Boston, MA      October 2008 – April 2011
News Writer
• Scriptwriter for primary content used by newscasters.
• Digital and Audio editing for use in live broadcasts.
• On-site interviews and research for broadcast content.
•  Review, organization, and editing of completed on air content.
• Operation and use of technical equipment during live broadcasts.

NBC Universal, New York, NY     May 2009 – August 2009
News Archive Sales Intern
• Expert use of entire NBC Video and Data Archive
• Composition of individual and group events for clientele use
• Creation of reels for broadcast content upon request

WERS 88.9FM Boston, MA     May 2007 – May 2008
Principal Reporter
• Interviewed Boston professionals and community leaders on various topics
  including copyright law, tourism, ecology and healthcare.
•  Composition of on air show featured on Sunday primetime spots.

WTOP 103.5FM, Washington DC    September 2007 – June 2008
Associate Producer       
• Organizational responsibility for procuring primary content to air on
   “Inside Government”national radio show.
•  Secured expert guests for on air interviews to discuss pressing political topics.
• Research of topics including the 2008 presidential election, global warming,
   healthcare, and national security
• Coordinated regional media events for issues such as law enforcement
   and Homeland Security.
• Secured media ad placements for national news including CBS, the National Journal.





alexandra smolen

 Boston, MA

AESmolen@aol.com
(301) 529 2276


 

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