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KELSEY WYNN

https://kelseywynn.news.blog/ 570-***-**** adjyot@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON, SCRANTON, PA, B.A. Journalism & Electronic Media, Broadcasting, minor in social media strategies, Expected, May 2021, G.PA. 4.0 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

University of Scranton Editor-In-Chief passionate about telling impactful stories through multimedia including print, video and radio. Resourceful researcher and investigator with excellent written, oral and visual communication skills. Empathetic individual able to connect with diverse sources and distill information to communicate a compelling, raw story. Deadline oriented, does not miss a detail. Creates a story with attention to facts and commitment to journalistic integrity. Self-motivated leader who works well independently and with others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON, SCRANTON, PA

The Aquinas, Editor-in-Chief June 2020 – Present

• Transformed The Aquinas from a bi-weekly print feature magazine to an online digital, radio and video news medium to adapt to an online learning environment and evolving news landscape; hired two managing editors and over ten staff writers through interviews.

• Lead pitch meetings, set editorial calendar, assigned and edited digital, radio and video news; Created the first ever radio news cast, The Aquinas On Air.

• Researched, distilled information to write and produce stories spanning campus life, local metropolitan, lifestyle features and national news; Worked with students from various majors to bring diverse voices on board.

• Designed and managed upkeep of WordPress news site. Proficient with social media and multi-media platforms.

• See my work at https://aquinas.scranton.edu/.

Royal Studios, Producer June 2020 - Present

• Pitched, wrote, directed and produced video productions on a variety of subjects and genres, from documentaries to public service announcements. Promoted productions via social media channels.

• Directed and produced a ten-minute interview documentary for National Coming Out Day to bring LGBTQ+ representation to campus, screened at my university’s first year virtual open house. Student Correspondent, News and Media Relations Intern January 2019 – December 2019

• Conducted interviews, took event photos and wrote news article for Royal News on a 24-hour deadline.

• Pitched and planned campus events to draw media coverage, contacted local media to issue news. VIA PUBLIC MEDIA (PBS/NPR AFFILIATE), PITTSTON, PA Television Production Intern August 2019 – December 2019

• Scripted and produced sizzle reels, opens and promotional segments; assisted live television shoots by shooting behind-the-scenes footage in a multi-camera studio; managed audio levels and operated teleprompters.

• Performed grip work, set up/tore down sets for live shoots including walls, lights, cameras, etc.