Monday, October 28, 2013

Brittany Bassler's Resume


(904) 626-5241
Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication-News
GPA:  3.6/4.0
Graduation: December 2013

Broadcasting Experience 
WTLV/WJXX-TV First Coast News, Jacksonville, FL                             June 2012 - July 2013
Associate Producer
  • Produce content for weekday 5PM shows and weekend morning shows 
  • Build segments, choose and write stories for the newscasts using ENPS
  • Write/edit web stories for station website
Assignment Desk Editor
  • Oversee breaking news and viewer tips that come in to the newsroom 
  • Relay information to producers and coverage managers 

WUFT-TV News, First at 5, Gainesville, FL                                           August 2011 - Present 
Multimedia Journalist
  • Pitch lead-worthy stories in the morning editorial meeting
  • Contact sources to gather further information for the story 
  • Shoot b-roll, stand-up and interviews using a P2 camera
  • Edit video and tracking using Final Cut Pro 
  • Tease story on social media 
  • Finished PKG airs live on WUFT-TV, Gainesville's PBS affiliate 

WUFT-TV News, First at 5, Gainesville, FL                                           August 2013 - Present
Main Anchor
  • Anchor a live 30-minute newscast on Gainesville's PBS affiliate 
  • Assist producer in writing copy and VO stories, as well as teases 

Leadership
Fleming Island High School Television Production Academy                August 2013 - Present 
Advisory Board Member
  • Collaborate with alumni and others in the broadcasting field 
  • Create ideas for the direction of the academy 
  • Offer suggestions for lesson plans, projects and field trips for students 
  • Visit classes and speak to students about my experiences in the field 

Skills
       Newsmaker
       Axis Graphics
       ENPS
       Final Cut Pro
       Shooting video using P2 cameras
       Writing and editing for broadcast and web 

References 
Lewis Turner
  • Anchor/Reporter, WTLV/WJXX - First Coast News, (904) 633-8808
Mike Lyons 
  • Reporter, WTLV/WJXX - First Coast News, (904) 633-8808
Mark Roberts
  • Television Production Academy Director - Fleming Island High School, (904) 215-6500





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