Matt S. Myers
**** ********** **. #***, *** Francisco, CA 94109
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Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO (Fall 2008)
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Public Relations
- Minor in Political Science
Professional Experience
Content Producer - Mountain News Corporation, Orinda, CA (2009 - 2010)
- Created, edited and uploaded content for web (www.onthesnow.com)
- Sourced and updated snow conditions
- Assisted sales and marketing
- Contract for national broadcast reporters, ski resorts and visitors
Media Services Intern - Nevada Athletics, Reno, NV (2008)
- Wrote press releases (www.nevadawolfpack.com)
- Assisted in set-up and running of press conferences and media days
- Contact for local and national press inquiries
- Provided game day assistance to radio, print and television
- Created, edited and recommended changes to media kits
- Maintained press archives and press database
Public Relations Coordinator - UNR Insight Magazine, Reno, NV (2008)
- Solicited sponsors and donations for events and fundraisers
- Assisted planning and working event, raising $1,500
- Obtained television and print news coverage of magazine
- Recruited students to staff
Production Assistant - Pappas Telecasting, KREN News, Reno, NV (2007 -
2008)
- Wrote and edited scripts
- Accompanied reporters on assignments
- Monitored newswire for national stories
- Created and operated graphics
- Floor Director and Camera Operator
- Video Editor
Music Seller - Barnes & Noble, Reno, NV
- Customer Service
- Cashier
- Inventory
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook
- Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustration
- HTML/CSS
Writing samples and references available