Letitia

SKILLS
Final Cut Pro, ENPS, Videography, Non-linear editing, Associated Press Writing Style, Sony PD 170 film camcorder, 360 digital editing system, American Sign Language (Basic), Early Learning Coalition Volunteer, Kids Incorporated Volunteer, Literacy Learning Volunteer.

EXPERIENCE
Reality Check, FAMU TV-20
Producer, Tallahassee, FL September –November 2010
• Created rundowns and directed camera operators for the prerecorded entertainment show.
• Booked and corresponded with guests, and wrote questionnaire for on-air talent
Florida A&M University 2009 Homecoming Show
Anchor, Tallahassee, FL October 2009
• Performed as on-air talent for the university’s college homecoming football game.
• Assisted producers with proofreading of edited scripts and conducted in-person interviews with music entertainers.
FAMU TV-20
Sports Anchor, Tallahassee, FL, August-December 2009
• Produced sports and wrote news packages for live 30-minute newscast aired 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Co-Produced 5 p.m. sports block and edited sport packages using Final Cut Pro.
90.5 WANM, FAMU Radio Station
News Reporter, Tallahassee, FL, Aug.-December 2009
• Wrote and reported on international and local stories for on-air broadcast, and conducted in-person interviews with essential sources.
• Reported and produced and served as anchor (rotating basis) for daily newscast aired 5:30 p.m.
The Capital Outlook
Intern, Tallahassee, FL, May-August 2009
• Interviewed community officials and residents for weekly newspaper.
• Assisted editor with copyediting news articles and wrote compelling news stories that targeted the African-American community.
NABJ Short Course
Weather Anchor/Videographer/Editor, Tallahassee, FL February 2009
• Shot footage and edited packages for newscast produced during two-day seminar facilitated by industry professionals.
• Served as anchor for the newscast and assisted with the writing of newscast scripts.
The Famuan, Student Newspaper
Correspondent/Assistant Opinions Editor, Tallahassee, FL Jan.-May 2009
• Wrote articles for news, sports, opinions and lifestyles section.
• Researched, edited news and opinions articles, and created layout for section publication.
WTWC-TV, NBC 40 Creative Services/Promotions
Intern, Tallahassee, FL August-December 2008
• Wrote scripts for on-air talent and local events calendar.
• Operated video equipment during commercial shoots and edited and digitized daily television episodes and promos.

EDUCATION
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism
Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor: Political Science Graduation: December 2010.

AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Black Journalists, Florida A&M University Association of Black Journalists; 2009-2010 President, FAMU Public Relations Student Society of America; 2009 National Convention Delegate and Treasurer, Public Relations Society of America, FAMU Developmental Research School Mentor 2009-2010

REFERENCES
Charles Lemon, WTWC-TV. NBC40/ Sinclair Broadcast Group, Promotions Manager, (850) 893-4140, clemon@wtwc.sbgnet.com
Michael Walker, FAMU Broadcast Specialist, (850) 412-5420, michael.walker@famu.edu
Dorothy Bland, FAMU Director, Division of Journalism, (850) 599-3719, dorothy.bland@famu.edu