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Portfolio Selections

For this package, I interviewed USD President Sheila Gestring about the Opportunity Center going into Spring 2022

Portfolio Requirement: Video News PKG

For this VOSOT, I attended the floor debate and interviewed Representative Will Morent in the South Dakota State House covering new requirements for the SD Freedom Scholarship

Portfolio Requirement: Video News VOSOT

For this short film, I co-wrote and directed it alongside Jaxon Thorson for the Fool's 48 short film competition. Disclaimer: This short film addresses eating disorders and mental illness. TRT- 6:53

Portfolio Requirement: Video Entertainment Project

For this wrap, I interviewed the winner of an award from the Governor's Giant Vision Business Competition about her company and technology

Portfolio Requirement: Audio News Wrap
Portfolio Requirement: Television Story Script
Portfolio Requirement: Radio Story Script
Portfolio Requirement: Television Story Script
Portfolio Requirement: Radio Story Script
*the selections showcased here are not exhaustive of the work that I have done.

Resume

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Experience

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Co-Producer | Coyote News TV | KYOT-TV

  • January 2021 – May 2021

  • Assigned stories to reporters and created a rundown for the weekly broadcast.

  • Reviewed and submitted critiques to reporters for revisions before the live newscast.

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Political Reporter | South Dakota Broadcasters Association | Variety

  • January 2022 – March 2022

  • Wrote, shot, and edited VOs, VO/SOTs and PKGs as needed for various news stations

  • Wrote, recorded, edited and revised readers, bites, and wraps as needed for various news stations

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Reporter and Host | South Dakota Public Broadcasting | KUSD-FM

  • December 2020 – May 2022

  • Wrote, recorded, edited and revised readers, bites, and wraps as assigned.

  • Hosted live news breaks during Morning Edition

  • Anchored pre-recorded news breaks during Weekend Edition and Weekend All Things Considered.

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News and Sports Anchor | Coyote News TV | KYOT-TV

  • August 2020 – December 2021

  • Co-anchored the live newscast for Coyote News TV. Duties included editing scripts.

  • Co-anchored the live sports section of the newscast for Coyote News TV. Duties include editing scripts.

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Music Director | Coyote Radio | KAOR-FM

  • May 2019 – May 2021

  • Managed the content of the music library including editing music files.

  • Trained staff on music rights and FCC protocols.

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Skills & Abilities

 

Adobe Audition, Audio Production, Adobe Premiere Pro, Videography, Adobe Lightroom, Photography, Writing, Editing, Creative Directing, Producing, Social Media, Graphic Design, Newscast Stacking, Live Hosting

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Education

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Media & Journalism B.A. | University of South Dakota

Major: Media & Journalism- Journalism Specialization

Minors: Psychology and Philosophy

Graduated: May 2022

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References

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