The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Graduation: May 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Digital Media Trends & Analytics GPA: 3.50/4.00
Work Experience
Centre County Report University Park, PA Head News Anchor/Field Reporter Aug 2019 - Present Emmy-award winning live newscast produced entirely by Penn State students Film, write, and edit original content for newscasts, our website, and social media Provide news to the Penn State community and homes in 29 PA counties
Penn State Network Television University Park, PA News Anchor & News/Sports Field Reporter Aug 2018 – May 2019 Gather information to put together news stories for the Penn State community Help produce entirely student-run broadcast for both the News & Sports Night show Report from events to put together packages for the broadcast
Spectrum News Albany, NY News & Sports InternMay 2018 – Aug 2018 Work hands on with reporters, anchors, and producers to create story content Film, edit and create VOs, VOSOTs, and PKGs for use in the broadcasts Create a reporter reel highlighting my accomplishments through standups and packages
Leadership & Involvement
Association for Women in Sports MediaState College, PA Penn State Chapter Member Aug 2018 – Present AWSM is a 501(c)(3) organization supporting the advancement and growth of women in media Attend and engage in guest speaker meetings with professionals in and out of the sports media field
John Curley Center for Sports JournalismState College, PA Certificate Program Member Aug 2018 – Present Study courses in sports writing, the business of sports, sports broadcasting and sports information Engage in guest speaker meetings to learn and network with professionals in the field
Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Student Council University Park, PA Events Committee Member Aug 2017 – Present Plan all aspects of events in weekly meetings to bring our students and faculty together Guide prospective College of Communications students through tours, and answer questions they have
Alpha Chi Omega SororityUniversity Park, PA Publications & Newsletter Chair Aug 2017 – May 2018 Submit articles and photos to The Lyre magazine two times per semester Prepare alumnae newsletter two times per semester that promotes chapter events and accomplishments
Honors, Skills & Interests
Honors: Select Member for The National Society of Leadership and Success, Dean’s List (2017-Present), Select Member for Penn State’s Whiplash Dance Team, 100% on NYS English Regents Exam, Shenendehowa Varsity Basketball: Captain and Team Before Self Award, Shenendehowa Varsity Lacrosse Captain, 2016 Under Armour Lacrosse All American
Skills: Editing through Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition and Dalet, Filming, Interviewing, Reporting, Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Knowledge in AP Writing Styles, Leadership, Teamwork, Strong Written & Communication Skills, Writing under deadlines
Interests: Reporting, Anchoring, Athletics/Sports, Current Events, Law/Politics, Creative Writing, Volunteer Work, Penn State’s THON, Social Media, Reading, Competitive Dancing, Healthy Living, Cooking, Dogs, Photography, Music