A Broadcast Journalist takes charge of researching, investigating, and presenting news and current affairs content for television, radio, and the internet. A well-drafted Broadcast Journalist Resume indicates the following duties and responsibilities – presenting information in a balanced, accurate, and interesting way through documentaries, factual programs, and news bulletins; generating ideas for stories and features, following leads from news agencies, pitching ideas to editors and commissioners; researching, verifying and collating evidence and information to support the story; selecting appropriate locations, pictures, and sound and exercising editorial judgment; identifying necessary resources and deploying and managing technical crews; providing directorial input, advising crews, and collaborating with the editor to put completed items together.
To work at this capacity, the following skills are needed – an interest in news, people, current affairs, and general knowledge; confidence in front of a camera and “on-air” presence; good understanding of relevant technical equipment and editing software; and the ability to create rapport and handle interactions with empathy and sensitivity; and an eye for stories. A degree in journalism or economics is commonplace among job applicants.
Objective : As a detail-oriented, performance-driven professional recording, documenting, and produce Air Force Reserve related to radio and television material for commercial and armed forces networks. Multi-talented as they also writing and editing copy and serving as on-camera performers and announcers on news, sports, and other programs.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Good Communication, Multitasking.
Description :
Documented information to create news stories for the American Forces Network, the Pentagon Channel, the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System, and civilian media.
Served in the public affairs field in active Army, reserve, and civilian capacities.
Researched, developed, coordinated, photographed, and recorded video/audio footage and interviews.
Worked alongside and served as a liaison between civilian and military media conducting public opinion surveys and responding to inquiries and requests.
Developed, designed, and drafted literature and other informational materials and videos for the dissemination of command information to soldiers/veterans and the public.
Received the information and cataloged it into a computerized format for unit administrative records.
Experienced in maintaining activity logs, hard copies, and databases for archival purposes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Objective : Seeking a Broadcast Journalist position an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Team Work, MS Office, Developer.
Description :
Experienced supporting strategic communication by preparing informational material for use by internal and external audiences, and conducting broadcast and production operations.
Experienced includes knowledge of public affairs concepts, principles, practices, and techniques including internal, community, and media relations.
Maintained liaison with local media, receive queries, obtain information, and coordinates answers to media.
Supervised and directed documentation, broadcast, and production functions.
Managed resources to support Air Force public affairs plans and programs.
Developed scripts, graphics, special effects, and audio/video material to support programming/production requirements.
Took a lead role in establishing a new broadcasting branch directly in Seoul.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Objective : As a Broadcast Journalist position, responsible for Preparing informational materials for use on commercial media and Armed Forces Radio and Television (AFRT).
Skills : Adobe, Avid, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Management, Trainer.
Description :
Created television and radio news and spots to inform the local and global audiences.
Led nightly news anchor for the U.S.
Morned drive radio host, responsible for show prep and production.
Created more than 200 television news stories, radio information stories, and radio and television spots.
Selected as Defense Media Activity Servicemember of the Year for quality of work and skills.
Prepared informational materials for use on commercial media and Armed Forces Radio and Television (AFRT)
Produced radio and television scripts, narrations, spot announcements, and news/sports broadcasts.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School DIploma
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Objective : As a Broadcast Journalist for four years producing audio and video products for use on AFN, Youtube, Facebook, and local networks. Managed video productions with the 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs team at Scott AFB, Illinois. Deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, and worked as the sole Broadcast Journalist under Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
Skills : Technician, Journalist, Management.
Description :
Performed as Public Affairs radio, television, and production talent for the 375th Air Mobility Wing - created 147 products.
Supported not only the wing but also USTRANCOM, HQ AMC, 18th Air Force, AFNIC, and 30 associate units.
Determined equipment requirements at both the 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs shop and the Public Affairs shop under Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
Tracked professional camera gear worth $355,718.
Operated camera, lighting, editing systems, audio, and related equipment.
Trained new airmen on shooting techniques, styles, lighting, and special effects.
Developed professional skills through various workshops.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Headline : Ambitious with administrative and communication experience and in-depth knowledge of reporting fundamentals. Unsurpassed administrative time management and interpersonal skills. Clear communicator and team leader with a firm grasp of AP writing style and extensive knowledge of Capital hill area issues, news, politics, and events Seek an opportunity to add to previous education and experience in the political and/or media industry.
Wrote and broadcast daily news for class projects and read from a teleprompter.
Evaluated and followed up on news leads through research to developed story ideas.
Delivered live reports from University At Albany sports games and from the mobile broadcast unit.
Wrote, edited, and produced stories for the New School of Radio and Television for student broadcast and class assignments.
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Covered Wall Street, University At Albany, Entertainment, Politics, Budget, Energy, and Economic issues.
Hosted Students broadcast program, which covered topics ranging from traffic updates to local news and domestic politics to international affairs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Objective : Served as a personal consultant, speechwriter, creative consultant, and ghostwriter as well as a public speaking coach to prominent public figures at Fortune 100 companies preparing for high-stakes media exposure. Include leaders in politics, business, aviation, medicine, and academia. Training of women new to roles of leadership, including an auto industry lobbyist in Washington DC, the new president of North Carolina's Research Triangle Institute, and the dean of Duke University's Law School.
Skills : Google Docs, MS Office, Coordinator.
Description :
Produced up to 4000 hours of live and original radio broadcasts to a listening audience of 1 million U.S.
Serviced members, their families, and Japanese local nationals Provided guidance and supervision serving as Executive producer for 10 hours of live radio daily to include music, local, and national news.
Proficient in used Adobe Editing Suits, Microsoft Office Suits, AVRPS systems, AVAir, AVID editing software on a routine, and regular basis Recognized as Best DJ in the Pacific by Stars & Stripes.
Served as a War Correspondent during Operation Enduring Freedom, reporting on troop welfare, combat operations, and cultural awareness in Afghanistan.
Coordinated with local community outreach programs to create up to 500 spots for TV and Radio.
Developed the background story and presented a 5 minute TV of the first LGBT Pride Event in a Combat Zone with American Service Members after the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.
Worked for ship's Public Affairs Office as a Broadcast Journalist.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
G.E.D
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Headline : As a Broadcast Journalist position, responsible for Producing radio and television scripts, narrations, spot announcements, and news/sports broadcasts, Maintaining liaison with civilian media.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Basic Computer , Touch Typing/keyboarding , Data Entry, File Saving, Troubleshooting.
Description :
Produced weekly video products using Sony video cameras and Avid Media Composer as well as Adobe Premiere Pro 6 to edit and create news stories and video spots.
Maintained and logged work orders for each video.
Uploaded videos to online archives for retaining and storing purposes.
Used Communication skills; leadership skills; organizational skills; time management; technical knowledge of different types of software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe CS6.
Communicated the command message to our Airmen and to the public.
Handled and responded to any media coverage, community event, a historical event that involves us and/or the military.
Reviewed all copy and materials for host country sensitivities before airing.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates In Communications
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Objective : As a Broadcast Journalist position, responsible for operating lighting equipment, assisting running public affairs, fulfilling field reports, etc.
Skills : Journalist, Management, Problem Solving.
Description :
Participated and supervised the operations of a radio and television broadcast center.
Prepared scripts, announcing, and gives play-by-play coverage of events.
Operated broadcast station equipment for newscasts, radio music programs, and broadcast releases.
Conducted interviews, digitally edit programs, and produces audio and video field productions.
Operated lighting equipment, soundboards/audio mixers, and television broadcast cameras.
Assisted in running the Public Affairs office, produce (shoot, write, narrate and edit) news broadcasts and training material for the Air National Guard.
Maintained liaison with civilian media.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Summary : Broadcast journalists are responsible for the organization, reporting and production of news and current affairs programs. Work closely with both the producer and the reporter to create a high-quality program that is informative, educational and entertaining.
Skills : Fork, Communications, Developer.
Description :
Coordinated with the Alabama Museum of Flight to lead a panel of experts in the analysis and preservation of historical documentation.
Provided Navy news stories for various internal and external publications.
Prepared and delivered news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific.
Participated in or supervises the operations of a radio and television broadcast.
Prepared scripts, announce, conduct interviews, digitally edit programs, produce audio and video field productions, provide guidance to subordinates.
Responsible for anchoring daily television newscasts, providing reports for these newscasts, and hosting daily radio shows.
Attended and completed the Army's broadcasting course and the Army's journalism course.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS In Journalist
Broadcast Journalist Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Broadcast Journalist with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Adobe Professional Suite, Multitasking, Organizational.
Description :
Read the news every morning live and wrote my own stories from the police reports in the Greeneville area.
Produced news stories (actualities) as assigned by station manager Conducted interviews, prepared scripts, provided narration, and digitally edited.
Supervised broadcast radio and television programming.
Performed documentation and maintain archive library.
Operated the latest media technology–editing software.
Produced news and information products to support mission requirements.
Established a relationship with local and regional news media.
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