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News Reporter Fellow at WSHU Public Radio

Master in Arts in Journalism & Media Production at Sacred Heart University

Bachelors of Arts in Journalism with emphasis in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder

csecrist1998@gmail.com

   As a media professional, see me as a strong communicator with and a proven ability to develop innovative solutions.  I am passionate about producing stories that create awareness and a newfound understanding of the people and communities in which they live.  I have worked as a news correspondent who understands the value of excellent writing skills.  As a news reporter for WSHU Public Radio, and an On-Air anchor in-studio and producer for the News Magazine, The Pulse, and NewsTeam in Colorado, I have a wide range of experiences collaborating and cooperating in a team-oriented atmosphere.   I am experienced in organizational diagnosis, project management and design, and event production.  My work ethic and time management skills have given me the ability to adapt and think quickly to solve problems.

Significant experience in the following:

  • Broadcast Style Scriptwriting

  • Trained in the Associated Press style

  • Use of Panasonic DVX200

  • Field Reporting

  • On-Air Host in Studio

  • Producing and Anchoring a Newscast

  • Proficient at Adobe Premier Pro and Final Cut Pro

  • Expertise in the entire program suite of Microsoft Office 

  • Skilled in Proofreading, Editing & Grammar, Journalistic Ethics

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Sacred Heart University

August 2020-August 2022

  • Masters of Arts in Journalism & Media Production

  • Coursework includes: News Reporting & Producing, Live Event Production, Media Ethics in a Professional Context, TV News Magazine

  • GPA: 3.8

University of Colorado at Boulder

August 2016-May 2020

  • College of Media, Communication and Information, May 2020

  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with Emphasis in Broadcast & Minor in Media Studies

  • Coursework includes: TV Reporting, Principles of TV Production, Fundamentals of Reporting, Foundations of Media Studies

  • Dean’s List: 2016-2017, 2018-2019 GPA: 3.8

WSHU Public Radio
News Reporter Fellow

August 2020-August 2022

  • Produced in-depth stories of professional quality and investigative radio feature(s), both in multimedia and in the written form

  • Focused on reporting, producing, scripting and voicing hard news and news features for radio broadcast and podcasting using professional tools and applications, as well as emerging digital platforms

  • Attended weekly scheduled news meetings

  • Worked in a collaborative news team setting to produce scheduled content

Pulse Plus TV

January 2021-June 2022

  • Produced and anchored a student-run newscast

  • Filmed, edited, and starred in news segments

  • Produced news packages on time and in a newsworthy fashion

News Team Boulder

August 2019-May 2020

  • Produced and anchored a weekly student-run newscast

  • Worked in a News Team of three students in a professional studio setting

  • Prepared news packages on a strict deadline

  • Filmed, scripted, edited, and starred in live same day news packages

Honors and Rewards

2016-2020

  • The Ralph Allen Memorial Scholarship-College of Media, Communications and Information

  • Chosen for Top Essay in College of Media, Communication and Information Showcase

Leadership/Activities

2016-2020

  • Member of Chi Omega Sorority

Clare Secrist

I am an energetic leader with experience collaborating and cooperating in team-oriented atmosphere. I am a strong communicator, have excellent writing skills and a proven ability to develop innovative solutions. Experienced in organizational diagnosis, project management and the design and facilitation of events and activities. Incredible work ethic and time management skills with an unwavering positive attitude and the ability to adapt and think quickly to solve problems. I am goal oriented, a strategic thinker and a team leader.

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