VIVICA GRAYSON

BG24 NEWS REPORTER/ANCHOR

August 2016 - May 2020

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH

• Gather, report and write stories each week

• Learned how to use editing software to showcase appealing content

• Anchor newscasts

FALCON 5 NEWS/BG NOW

August 21 – December 15, 2017
August 26, 2019  - May 16, 2020

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH

• Worked in team environment to produce a weekly newscast

• Produced one newscast by creating running order and printing out scripts

• Reported on and off campus events to create numerous VO/SOTs and packages

• Pitched two story ideas each week and met deadlines

• Anchored newscasts

DAYSIDE NEWS INTERN

May 15 - August 1 2018
WTXF - TV
Philadelphia, PA

• Work on assignment desk (Answer the phone, listen to police scanners, input press releases into INEWS)

• Practice Standups

• Attend Events with photographers/Interview people on location

• Monitor and Post on Social Media

• Log the news

• Practice writing short stories (VO’s)

• Observe live newscasts (in studio and from production control)

• Help with show segments; sign in guests for shows

• Attend meetings

SKILLS

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• Broadcast and AP style writing skills

• Knowledge of Software Premiere Pro and INEWS

• Experience with different social media mediums

• Familiar with broadcast camera equipment

AWARD

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• 2018 JoAnne Robinson Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Scripps Howard Foundation

REFERENCES

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Available upon request.