TV Reporter Resume
Television is not just a source of entertainment, but also a medium for learning about live events happening in and around the world. While there are showbiz personalities to entertain us, there are TV reporters who deliver stories on crime, political, social, and other events. These reporters may hold a specialization in covering particular type of event such as crime or politics. They may also hold mastery in bringing to us sports news and general topics of our interest. Sometimes, they may also be asked to create stories in order to create awareness in the community on key issues. The TV reporters may need to travel in and around the city or international to cover stories. They usually work with a videographer or camera person to record the event.
To work as a TV reporter, you need to have a degree in journalism. In addition, abilities to empathize, research, use computer, and attitude to face challenges are key essentials on the job.
TV Reporter Resume Template
Bradford T. Marx
3064 New Creek Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-204-2916
Email: btmarx@anymail.com
Career Objective:
Blessed with an intriguing mind, and equipped with a degree in journalism and TV news reporting, I would like to work as a TV reporter with you to cover stories on crime and help the law apprehend criminals and bring to justice.
Summary of Skills:
- Experienced in investigating crime and reaching to the root cause
- Experienced in researching and reporting stories on crime
- Strong knowledge of laws pertaining to journalism
- Abreast with current events and issues happening around the world
- Holds high work ethic, morals, and deep penchant for journalism
- Compassion, empathy, and intuitive person
- Self-confident, determined, and ready to travel
Work Experience:
News Reporter
Truth Television Network, Fort Wayne, IN
October 2015 - Present
- Investigating and preparing stories on crimes, thefts, burglary, and phishing
- Coordinating with photographer and explaining him how to focus on crime scene
- Collecting information and reporting live from the scene to the TV studio
- Interviewing witnesses and people around the scene and taking their views
- Creating ideas and writing headlines for news
- Presenting news items for broadcast and paper printing
News Reporter
ABC TV Network, Fort Wayne, IN
February 2012 - September 2015
- Scheduled interviews with individuals and collected information for broadcast
- Assisted editors and camera crew in preparing stories for relay on prime time
- Prepared news reports for the anchor to present it on the TV
- Conducted an online campaign and involved people on certain sensitive issues
- Collected breaking information from crime scenes to present on the air
- Coordinated all news programme with the studio manager
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
ABC University, Fort Wayne, IN
2011
Reference:
On request.
