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ELECTRONIC MEDIA MAJOR<br />
INDUSTRY TARGETS<br />
• Internships are crucial for breaking into the field of electronic media and<br />
broadcasting. Complete several internships if possible.<br />
• Develop excellent technical and computer skills, especially internet proficiency and<br />
knowledge.<br />
• Seek opportunities for experience in any performance situation such as drama,<br />
debate, public speaking, music or athletics in order to demonstrate talent as well as<br />
ability to handle pressure.<br />
• Demonstrate curiosity, confidence, assertiveness, creativity, initiative, organizational<br />
skills, competitive spirit, enthusiasm, persistence, and diplomacy.<br />
• Display appropriate talents for public performance and appearance such as sense of<br />
humor, verbal and written communication skills, imagination, showmanship, and an<br />
outgoing personality.<br />
• Consider shadowing or informational interviewing as a means through which to gain<br />
information, develop contacts, build mentoring relationships, and gain entry into a<br />
competitive field.<br />
• Be willing to start at the bottom doing entry level tasks before moving up to larger<br />
markets or organizations.<br />
• Understand that geographic flexibility and a willingness to relocate are important in<br />
finding job opportunities.<br />
• Study all aspects of the industry and stay up-to-date through continuing education or<br />
training.<br />
Joe Sample<br />
Mailing Address<br />
Phone Number~E-Mail Address~LinkedIn Profile URL~Online Portfolio URL<br />
OBJECTIVE<br />
To secure a summer electronic media internship to gain experience and knowledge in chosen field of<br />
study.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media<br />
Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX<br />
Overall GPA: 3.2<br />
RELEVANT COURSES<br />
Media Issues<br />
Intro to Visual Media<br />
Interactive Media<br />
Student Media Lab<br />
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Account Executive<br />
Morris & Mitchell Agency<br />
Creating Media Messages<br />
Television Studio Productions<br />
Television Field Production<br />
Photography<br />
Anticipated Graduation, May 20xx<br />
20xx - Present<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
• ACU student-run Ad/PR Agency.<br />
• Local Abilene clients include the Grace Museum, Red Thread Movement, Eternal Threads, and<br />
Christian Village Retirement Home.<br />
• Manage and evaluate team performance utilizing project management skills.<br />
• Assist with bid proposal, bid defense, and other client presentations.<br />
TECHNICAL SKILLS<br />
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator; iMovie<br />
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel<br />
Television<br />
• Programming<br />
• Producing<br />
• Promotion<br />
• News Reporting<br />
• News Producing<br />
• News Videography<br />
• Sportscasting<br />
• Weather Forecasting<br />
• Anchoring<br />
• Editing<br />
• Directing<br />
• Casting<br />
• Research<br />
• Management<br />
• Public Relations<br />
Radio<br />
• News<br />
• Programming<br />
• Production<br />
• Promotion<br />
• Management<br />
• Announcing<br />
• Research<br />
Internet<br />
• Webcasting<br />
• Podcasting<br />
• Web Design/Development<br />
• Website Maintenance<br />
• Management<br />
• Administration<br />
• Sales and Marketing<br />
Video Production<br />
• Directing<br />
• Management<br />
• Production<br />
• Writing<br />
• Post-Production/Editing<br />
• Videography<br />
Education<br />
• Broadcast Management<br />
• Production<br />
• Journalism<br />
• Script Writing<br />
• Mass Communications<br />
• Media Arts<br />
• Digital Communication<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
• ACU Ad/PR Club, Fall 20xx – Present<br />
Back to Table<br />
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