TRICIA FLATLEY
P.O. Box ****, *** Main Street South, Exeter ON, N0M 1S1
tricia_flatley@hotmail.com, 226-***-****
EDUCATION:
Western University/Fanshawe College
• Bachelor of Arts Media, Information and Technoculture in the Media Theory and Production Program – Broadcast Journalism Diploma
• Dean’s Honour Roll 2008 /2010
• Program content: use of broadcast news gathering equipment, news writing, newscasting, news editing, interviewing, researching, documentary production, news management, social media marketing, promotions, and media law and ethics
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
90.5 myFM - Morning News Anchor/Reporter
2014-Present
• Wrote and anchored the morning news from 6am- 9am
• Developed content that reflected the myFM brand, focussing on “local news first,” with customized social media pages including Facebook and Twitter
• Maintained Facebook, Twitter, and the myFM website; posting daily stories, pictures, and video while attending events or news conferences
• Helped to expand the myFM team by interviewing, hiring, and training new employees
• Developed a daily minimum of three local and original stories that fit the target demographic and helped promote them online to reach the largest potential audience
• Scheduled and attended local community events, positively promoting the radio station and reaching our listeners
• Created and maintained relationships with local community groups and organizations, creating local contacts and partnerships
• Produced a weekly feature interviewing “People You Should Know” 660 News – Evening Anchor/ Weekend morning Producer/Reporter 2011-2014
• Presented the news in an entertaining manner, by adding appropriate clips and sounds to applicable stories
• Re-wrote news content with creativity and flair
• Generated new and unique material for each shift including telephone interviews and breaking news stories
• Maintained the station website, creating and implementing breaking news alerts; while updating Facebook and Twitter
• Created and generated stories while writing for the morning show
• Developed new stories and created the lineup while producing the afternoon drive show
• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the weekend morning show and reporters
Rock 97.7 – Reporter/ Weekend News Anchor
October 2010- April 2011
• Attended City Council and Committee meetings
• Wrote and produced daily local stories
• Wrote and announced live newscasts
• Filled in as morning and drive-show news co-host
• Attended promotional and station events, helping with set up and tear down 570 News – News Anchor/ Reporter/ Traffic Editor
March 2010- October 2010
• Wrote and read live news reports
• Updated the website and twitter feed for breaking news
• Recorded weathers for fm sister stations Kix 106 and Chym 96.7
• Helped build newscasts for the morning/afternoon news wheel
• Stayed current with the traffic and police while announcing traffic every ten minutes
102.3 BOB FM – Promotions/ Summer Cruiser
2009-Summer
• Scheduled and attended events that suited the target demographic
• Called in “cut ins” and creatively promoted the station positively
• Master of Ceremony for various events including London Bluesfest CIXX-FM [6X FM] – Assignment Editor/ News Anchor
2009-2010
• Worked independently to research and produce two original stories per day, consisting of script version, two actualities, wrap-around voicer and a live report
• Developed strong writing and reporting skills from covering court cases and breaking news
• Enhanced communication skills through one-on-one interviews with local and provincial politicians
NewsTalk 610 CKTB – Intern/ Reporter
2009-Winter
• Re-wrote script stories and press releases for the wire
• Called in voicers from the Olympic Torch Relay in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and, Welland
• Interviewed local politicians and community members to use for stories aired on 610 CKTB, 97.7 HTZ-FM, and 105.7 EZ Rock. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron - Big Sister 2015-present
• Provided a safe and friendly environment for a six year-old
• Helped fundraise and promote the “South Huron Bowl for Kids Sake” by posting pictures and creating tweets leading up to the event
• Helped organize and promote special events including the South Huron Trail Run
Exeter BIA - Marketing and Promotions Committee
2015-present
• Recommended improvements/changes to help promote the businesses within Exeter
• Helped with the development of new web advertising and media platforms
• Maintained strong relationships with businesses in the community
• Created and implemented sales and marketing strategies/plans
• Helped the Exeter BIA with branding Exeter as “a place to live, work, and play,” by frequently tweeting out local events and interesting sights around the town AWARDS:
• Reporter of the year award 2010 -Fanshawe College
• Customer Service Award-Alberta Flood 2013 Team - 660News SKILLS:
• Able to creatively tell stories with interest and enthusiasm
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communications skills
• Flexible and adaptable to any situation
• Knowledge in both Mac and PC software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Audition, Outlook, Newsroom, WireReady, and Berli.