Olivia Jones
WBTV
Charlotte
4
years of professional experience
Professional and driven journalist with experience in the newsroom. Trained in leadership with keen eye for detail and drive for delivering timely and accurate coverage. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities. Seeking to develop career foundation and contribute to high quality media, reporting or communications opportunities.
Work History
Assignment Desk Editor
2 Years 9 Months- Enhanced newsroom efficiency by streamlining the assignment desk workflow and prioritizing tasks.
- Managed breaking news coverage effectively, coordinating with reporters, photographers, and producers.
- Built strong relationships with key sources in the community for accurate and timely information gathering.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of stories across multiple platforms.
- Maintained an organized system for tracking news tips, press releases, and upcoming events.
- Collaborated with producers to prioritize content and enhance viewer engagement.
Assignment Desk Editor
1 Year 2 Months- Listen to scanners for police, fire, and EMS dispatch.
- Coordinated breaking news coverage and assigned reporters to ensure timely updates.
- Identified story ideas from phone calls, emails, social media sites, and internet.
- Assigned stories and breaking news to reporters for coverage.
- Acted as main point of contact in newsroom.
- Attended meetings with news directors to brainstorm and determine ways to improve our team.
- Provided news coverage as reporter and digital content producer when needed.
- Wrote scripts for newscasts and stories to update website.
- Monitored multiple news sources for developing stories and potential leads.
News Intern
1 Month- Worked alongside reporters, photojournalists, producers, and digital team to gain knowledge in each department.
- Assisted reporters in conducting interviews, facilitating effective storytelling and audience engagement.
- Presented news by researching, developing, and covering field news events.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
Education
Some College - Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
- Relevant Coursework: Writing for Mass Media
- Relevant Coursework: Radio and TV News Reporting
- Relevant Coursework: Broadcast News Decision Making
- Relevant Coursework: Mass Media and Diversity
- Relevant Coursework: Advanced TV News
- Relevant Coursework: Drone Journalism
- Psychology minor
Skills
Communication/media coverage
Breaking news coverage
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Detail Oriented
Active Listening
Time Management
Multitasking
Teamwork
Writing
Editing
Timeline
Assignment Desk Editor
WBTV
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Assignment Desk Editor
WLEX TV
08.2022 - 10.2023Read More
News Intern
WLEX TV
06.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Danville Community College
Some College from Liberal Arts
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University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts from Broadcast Journalism
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