Hayden Hans Baggett

325-***-**** admzlb@r.postjobfree.com @hansfirm

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Journalism

Bachelor of International Relations and Global Studies Degree anticipated May 2021

Current GPA: 3.90

Work Experience

The Daily Texan 08/2018 – 05/2020

- News Desk Editor: Read and edited reporter's daily assignments. Fielded pitches and provided feedback.

- Crime and Courts Reporter: Reported police, civil, and security matters, as well as local crime trends and court cases. Wrote three articles per week.

- General Reporter: Covered community events, environmental, business and social news around the University. Wrote two articles per week.

Olive Garden 05/2016 – 08/2018

- Worked as both a to-go specialist and server. Handled the daily rigor of supplying the West Texas community with pseudo-authentic Italian food.

Internships

Texas Crew Productions 01/2021 – Present

- Researches material for reality and documentary shows. Pitches three ideas per month. Negotiates tens of thousands of dollars in production value from local vendors for programs. IC Institute 06/2020 – 08/2020

- Conducted cultural and economic research on a city in rural Texas. Interviewed dozens of city leaders, business owners and residents. Distributed and promoted hundreds of community surveys. Presented findings.

KXAN-TV 01/2020 – 05/2020

- Shadowed reporters and photographers in the field. Prepared five to seven web stories per week. Wrote and edited two personal packages and multiple programs for broadcast. Worked the assignment desk daily. Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas 08/2019 – 12/2019

- Wrote updates for the website and open government guide. Prepared for the annual state conference. Texas Standard 05/2019 – 08/2019

- Wrote more than 20 readers for the morning broadcast and 25 articles for the website, as well as collaborated or worked independently on reported stories. Produced and wrote the most viewed story of the week on KUT’s website.

NPR Member Station KACU 05/2018 – 08/2018

- Hosted local news segments during Morning Edition for this NPR member station. Engaged in community reporting and learned radio production standards.

Activities

KVRX 01/2019 – 12/2020

- Worked as a DJ. Hosted weekly shows and curated content for The Squeeze. Volunteered ten hours and wrote two music reviews per month.

Honors

- The University of Texas at Austin’s Belo Foundation Scholar (2020-2021)

- R. Steven Hicks Endowed Radio Student Scholar (2020-2021)

- Investigative Reporters and Editors Fellowship (2020-2021)

- University Dean’s List (2017-2020)

Skills

- Strong ability to meet deadlines, manage time and be organized.

- Strong writing skills in research, broadcast and print.

- Articulate communicator and presenter.

- Intermediate proficiency in Spanish and AP Style.

- Experienced in outreach, interviewing, and company representation.

- Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, NLEs, DAWs and similar software.

- Educated on current events, public policy and international security.