NICOLAS CHANDLER
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EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
BA Political Science, May 2009
Honors list for 2005-2006
University of the Sorbonne (Paris III), Political Science Program,
January to May 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
National Investigative Media
Producer, Writer and Correspondent
Washington, DC
Jan. 2011 -
Present
. Produced and helped launch Special Investigator, a weekly radio
news program broadcast on Radio America areas such as foreign
policy, international relations, economics, and domestic politics
. Wrote and recorded reports for weekly broadcasts on election fraud
in the US, exposing stories that had been overlooked by major news
outlets
. Interviewed a congressman, labor union representatives, and
election attorneys for my weekly reports
. Helped devise a marketing strategy for the show and implemented
fundraising strategies to raise money for Special Investigator and
other National Investigative Media projects
The National Republican Trust PAC
Research Consultant and Assistant to Executive Director
Washington, DC Nov. 2009
- Present
. Conducted for a 25-minute documentary on the Obama administration
produced by the PAC to leading up to the 2010 midterm elections
. Coordinated media buys on behalf of the PAC for the above-mentioned
documentary, which aired in over 15 states during the elections of
2010
. Edited press releases and distributed them through PR Newswire to
national media outlets
. Implemented social media marketing strategy and helped design
Facebook and Twitter pages for the PAC, thereby increasing the
PAC's exposure and expanding its donor base
. Performed administrative tasks such as compiling and delivering
records of expenditures to the PAC's compliance officer and
responding to donor inquiries
The Walt Disney Company-Disney Channel and Jetix
Programming Intern, Worldwide Programming Strategy
Burbank, CA
Jun. 2008 -
Aug. 2008
. Prepared research papers, country profiles and presentations for
the purpose of exploring worldwide channel expansion opportunities
. Updated launch schedules for the various worldwide channels
. Attended weekly team meetings regarding the international
development of television programs
University of California, Berkeley
Student Caller
Berkeley, CA
Sep. 2007 -
Dec. 2007
. Performed tele-fundraising for the Cal Calling Center
. Made cold-call and follow-up solicitations to alumni
SKILLS
Languages: Native in English and French, near fluent in Spanish (written
and spoken)
Computer Programs: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word,
and PowerPoint
Internet Skills: Extensive experience with online research databases,
including JStor, Lexis Nexis, and Google Scholar; proficient in the use
of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter; extensive experience in
the distribution of press releases through PR Newswire
Writing skills: Strong analytical skills, experienced in the drafting of
memos and letters and in the editing of press releases
INTERESTS
Interests: Politics, languages, international relations, current events,
broadcasting and journalism, law, sports, traveling, and music.