Caitlin Leggett Multimedia Journalist

Phone: 919-***-****

E-mail: adriu3@r.postjobfree.com

Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering experience in print and online media. Verse in viral and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communications, Journalism/Computer Science

North Carolina Wesleyan College – Rocky Mount, NC

Work History

WHIG-TV Intern

WHIG-TV, Rocky Mount, NC

September 2021-Current

Performed interviews and news segments regarding current events and local news

Effectively operated camera, audio, and production equipment.

News Administrative Intern

NPR’s WUNC Radio, Chapel Hill NC

October 2020 – Current

Performed administrative tasks, answered calls, emails, and work with online News systems.

Independently produced stories and segments for broadcast.

BGA News Multimedia Journalist

North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC

August 2020 - Current

Wrote, edited, and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.

Reported from studio set, indoor locations and remote sites, efficiently.

Public Relations Intern

Durham County Department of Public Health

May 2018 - August 2018

Secured media coverage for clients, company and specific campaigns.

Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.

Developed original content for blog posts and website articles.

Publications & Links

“The Mad Black Woman: Diaries on the Intersectionality of a Black Woman” by Caitlin Leggett, November 2020

“All Deliberate Speed…Durham Edition” Durham Magazine, August 2020

“Durham Artists, Activists Call for New Ways to Police the Community” WUNC Radio, September 2020

Recipient of the 2021 Annual Public Media Journalist Awards: Soft Feature

Online Portfolio: http://leggettwrites.weebly.com/

Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeyU-JrLcHs&t=1s

Skills

Adobe (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition)

Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Oral and written communication

References

Brent Wolfe, News Director at WUNC-FM 91.5FM North Carolina Public Radio adriu3@r.postjobfree.com

Kamaya Truitt- Martin, Director of New Talent and Community Partnerships at North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC adriu3@r.postjobfree.com

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