Heather Gillis: Journalism

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HEATHER GILLIS

ST. JOHN’S, NL

I am passionate about Newfoundland, broadcasting, writing, dancing, arts, politics and food.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF KING S COLLEGE

Halifax, N.S. Bachelor of Journalism

September 2010 – Present

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND

St. John s, Newfoundland Bachelor of Arts

September 2005- August 2010 SKILL SET

GENERAL

Critical thinking

Clear writing and communication

Strong research

TECHNICAL

Video editing (linear and Final Cut)

Video shooting

Content Management Systems

Copy editing

Social media (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, livestream)

Multimedia (creating interactive timelines, maps, slideshows)WORK EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (CASUAL)

NTV News

May 2011-Present

- Research – edit news – ingest stories into servers – FTP stories from rural Newfoundland – create slides and supers Photoshop.

JOURNALISM INTERN

NTV News

April 2011

- Research – set up and conduct interviews – write clear and concise news copy – shoot footage – edit footage – organize and interpret information – display strong interpersonal and communication skills.UNEWS.CA – REPORTER

King s Online News Workshop

January 4, 2011 – February 12, 2011

-write, edit and post news stories for unews.ca. – create multimedia elements for news stories – summarize news copy for the news digest -produce live chats – complete managing editor duties.

THE FAX

King s TV News Workshop

November 1, 2010- December 10, 2010

-shoot, edit and write news stories for The Fax – produce and host the show – collaborated with colleagues – livestream events -research stories.

PUBLIC POLICY INTERN

NTV News

May 2010 – August 2010

- shadow reporters – learn news gathering techniques – learn video techniques – learn how to write for broadcast – ingest footage into server - research.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVER

The Rooms Caf, Red Oak Catering

June 2010 – August 2010

-serve food and beverages in a fine dining setting – multitask – timeliness -friendliness – cleanliness – set up and serve corporate functions and weddings.VOLUNTEER WORK

CHMR 93.5 FM MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AND

COMMUNITY RADIO STATION

News Reader

January 2010 – April 2010

-re-write and read top-of-the-hour news, sports, and weather on air -attend host training seminars – learn about radio production.

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SOCIOLOGY SOCIETY

Vice President

September 2009 – April 2010

-schedule and attend meetings – ensure meetings accomplish agenda objectives – plan and execute fundraisers and mixers – recruit more members.

ROGERS TELEVISION

Floor Director and Guest Relations

July 2006 – August 2009

-intermediate between hosts and the director – signal the amount of time left per segment to hosts – attend to guest needs – make guests feel welcome.ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PLACENTIA REGATTA – First Place, Female Senior Division, 2009

CECCEHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET EXAM- Advanced One, 2007PERFORMANCE

OUR DIVA S DO CHRISTMAS/BROADWAY 2006 – 2009

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