CLARISSA STEPHENS
Reporter
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CLARISSA STEPHENS Reporter |
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 OBJECTIVE To contribute my reporting skills to an organized, consistent, and successful daily news operation. EDUCATION August 2005 Auburn University Auburn, AL Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television, and Film; Minor in Business HONORS Hess Award for outstanding performance & academic achievement (Radio, Television and Film majors) Top student in the Communication & Journalism Department April 2005 National Dean's List 2002-03 Beta Beta Beta Honor Society Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs Honor Student Award for 3.0 and above GPA 2002-2003 MEDIA EXPERIENCE April 2007 - Present WHNT-TV News Channel 19 Huntsville, AL Reporter/Producer Enterprise & research story ideas; Use of compelling sound in packages; Active stand-ups; Incorporate brand language in story-telling; Integration of viewer photos and emails. Create vision for newscast; Execute lead stories with multiple elements; Extensive tease & topical writing Coordinate & organize multiple live shots; Manage on-air talent & production staff Innovative use of graphics; Invent creative studio & camera shots; Filing stories & video to the web Breaking news experience; Presidential visit coverage; Producing experience for 5:00, 6:00, & 10:00 p.m. news March 2006 April 2007 WTVY News 4 Dothan, AL One-Man Band Reporter/Producer/Fill-In Anchor Live experience; Generate and research story ideas; Write and post web content Handled all aspects of photography for daily packages, which included, camera-set up, lighting arrangements, individual interview coverage, stand-ups, and shooting b-roll. Severe weather coverage; Live phoners; Proficient in linear and non-linear editing Morning show producer - organize, write, & edit stories for air; Fill-in anchor May 2005 August 2005 WAGA-TV Fox 5 News Atlanta, GA I-Team Intern Worked exclusively as a researcher with Senior Investigative Reporter Dale Russell Research investigative stories, schedule shoots, coordinate interviews, and log tapes Distribute scripts, answer phone calls, assist in story developments, general field experience 2004 May 2005 Tiger Vision Productions Auburn, AL Director/Videographer Director for live athletic event coverage of mens & womens basketball and gymnastics Operate floor cameras; Production of computer graphics; Coordinate instant replays Production liaison with Auburn University marketing ACTIVITIES IMPACT project coordinator for Auburn chapter of Reading Is Fundamental 2003-2004 Top 5 candidate for Miss Auburn 2004 War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen Student Ambassador 2003-2005 Black Student Union cabinet member 2002-2003 Freshman Forum organization selected 45 students as future leaders at Auburn University RELATED SKILLS ENPS, Worldnow, Inews software, Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Premiere; TitleDeko; Audio/Video Editors; Microsoft Office; Fully Proficient with Canon GL-1 and XL-1s digital video cameras; Basic Spanish; Vocal training at About Faces Agency References Available Upon Request |
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