Arpan

Career Objective
To secure an internship and broaden my view in the field of journalism, as well as add to my skills and experiences in broadcasting and newspaper reporting.

Education
Pennsylvania State University, 2009-current, B.A. in Journalism to be awarded in 2013
Major: Journalism- Broadcast Journalism
Related courses include:
• COMM 260W
• English 202B

Upper Darby High School, 2005-2009, Diploma received in 2009
Related courses included:
• Broadcast Journalism
• Print Journalism

Experience

Member for “Channel 2 News”: Drexel Hill M.S TV news show (2004-2005)
Anchored announcements from teachers and worked with studio equipment.

Intern sports reporter: The News of Delaware County (2007-2009)
Reported sports for all Delaware County teams. Covered in season games, and wrote
articles, spotlights, season previews and wrap ups

Commentator for Upper Darby basketball (2008)
Broadcasted play by play commentary and color during Upper Darby basketball games

Sports Writer for “The Acorn”: Upper Darby Student News paper (2006-2009)
Wrote articles and covered Upper Darby sports. Also created monthly segment called “Athlete of the Month” which spotlighted an athlete who’s shined in the classroom as well on the field for that month

Director of “UD Update”: Upper Darby TV news show (2009)
Directed everyday broadcast, managed stories that went on air and aided students
in using studio equipment

Awards/Recognitions
-2009 Delco Times Bill Brown Award - 2009 NBC-10 scholarship Award,
-Upper Darby Media Crew Award 2009 -Upper Darby Excellence in Broadcast Journalism 2009
-Attended Philadelphia Inquirer Acel Moore Journalism Workshop 2008