2016 Career Guide - Official (2)
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ELECTRONIC MEDIA MAJOR<br />
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General Information and Strategies<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 />
ELECTRONIC MEDIA<br />
Phone Number<br />
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RELEVANT<br />
COURSES<br />
Joe Sample<br />
Mailing Address<br />
Abilene, TX 79601<br />
Media Issues<br />
Intro to Visual Media<br />
Interactive Media<br />
Student Media Lab<br />
Creating Media Messaged<br />
Television Studio Productions<br />
Television Field Production<br />
Photography<br />
student@acu.edu<br />
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EDUCATION Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX<br />
Bachelor of Science May <strong>2016</strong><br />
Major: Electronic Media<br />
GPA: 3.20/4.00<br />
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PROFESSIONAL Morris & Mitchell Agency February 2015 - Present<br />
EXPERIENCE Account Executive Abilene, TX<br />
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TECHNICAL<br />
SKILLS<br />
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ACU student-run Ad/PR Agency<br />
Local Abilene clients include the Grace Museum, Red Thread<br />
Movement, Eternal Threads, and Christian Village Retirement<br />
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Manage and evaluate team performance utilizing project<br />
management skills<br />
Assist with bid proposal, bid defense, and other client<br />
presentations<br />
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ACTIVITIES ACU Ad/PR Club, Fall 2014-Present<br />
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Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, iMovie<br />
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel<br />
INDUSTRY TARGETS<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 />
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