ambergreaves@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Reporter/anchor for a medium-to-large market TV station.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Reporter/Anchor/Producer, “Road to the NFL: Dan Williams.” Five-part series documenting Arizona Cardinal defensive tackle, Dan Williams, through the NFL Draft process.
Feature Reporter/Anchor, UT Today, produced at the University of Tennessee and broadcast on WBIR-TV, Knoxville, Tennessee, Spring 2009. Researched, wrote, reported and packaged eight stories for weekly newsmagazine program. Feature anchored each program.
Reporter and Editor, Tennessee Journalist, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, September 2006 – May 2010. Produced news packages containing print, images, audio and video. Edited electronically reported work of peer reporters.
Intern, HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade, Atlanta, Georgia, Summer 2009. Assisted senior writers, copyeditors, producers, directors and video editors with the research, writing, editing and production of live, national cable news programs. Wrote scripts, edited video, and produced packages for air. Shadowed anchors, correspondents and production crews on a variety of news programs, both in the studio and in the field.
On-air Talent and Production Intern, Jewelry Television, Knoxville, Tennessee, January 2008 – May 2009. Assisted producers, show planners and show hosts in preparing live television programs broadcasted nationally. Modeled jewelry on national live broadcast program.
Congressional Intern, Office of Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., Washington, D.C., Summer 2007. Assisted with legislative research and analysis. Responded to constituent concerns and inquiries. Served as a Capitol tour guide for constituents and office visitors.
Communications Intern, Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee, September 2006 - May 2007. Drafted press releases on upcoming events in Knoxville. Prepared the 2007 Knoxville Tourism Brochure. Assisted in updating corporate website.
Congressional Intern, Office of Senator Lamar Alexander, Washington, D.C., Summer 2006. Assisted with constituent services. Served as Capitol tour guide for constituents and office visitors. Conducted protocol research.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Communications and Information, Concentration in Journalism and Electronic Media, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, May 2010.
Bachelor of Science in Communications and Information, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, May 2008. Majored in Journalism and Electronic Media with a concentration in television news. Completed courses in radio, Internet and television news writing, reporting, editing and producing.
RELEVANT SKILLS:
Comfortable with Backpack Journalism. Proficient with Panasonic DVCPRO and Sony HD Camcorders. Experienced in EZ NEWS and iNews newsroom software. Familiar with computer applications for newsrooms. Advanced in script writing. Proficient with Final Cut Pro, Pinnacle, Avid and other editing software. Currently learning Spanish.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Tennessee Cherry Blossom Princess, Washington, D.C., 2005
Graduate Student Senate Representative, University of Tennessee, 2008-2009
Best Paper by a Faculty-Student Collaboration, 32nd Annual Research Symposium, University of Tennessee, 2010
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.
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