Brandon Zenner

In 140 Characters or less

816.516.7030
@BRANDONZENNER
BRANDONZENNERMEDIA@GMAIL.COM

Where you can find me

I plan to maximize my ability to tell stories the world wouldnt otherwise know
through written word, photos and video.

Professional Experience

Writing: scribd.com/brandon_zenner
Page Design: issuu.com/brandonzenner

The Northwest Missourian

Editor in Chief I 2014 - 2015
Host, Three Men And A Mic I 2015

-Host the weekly sports podcast of the Northwest Missourian.
News Editor I 2013 - 2014
News Reporter I Spring 2013

Education

Northwest Student Media

Host, Cat Chat I 2014

-Hosted a talk show consisting of a panel of students and faculty

debating relevant local for KZLX-LPFM and KNWT-TV.
Contributing Reporter, Bearcat Gameday I 2014

-Provided updates and insight about Northwest Missouri State athletics for

KZLX-LPFM prior to home football games.

Skills

The Kansas City Star

Freelance Reporter I 2014 - Present

The Platte County Citizen
Sports Reporting Intern I 2010 - 2011

References
Dr. John Jasinski
President - Northwest Missouri State
JohnJ@nwmissouri.edu, 660.562.1110
Steven Chappell
Director of Student Publications - Northwest Missouri State
StevenC@nwmissouri.edu, 660.562.1365
Vahe Gregorian
Columnist - The Kansas City Star
VGregorian@kcstar.com, 816.799.6041
Trey Williams
Corporations Intern - MarketWatch
treywilliams.cmw@gmail.com, 816.674.7324

Northwest Missouri State University

B.S. Mass Media: Multimedia Journalism
May 2015

Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Audition);

Google Drive; Final Cut Pro X;
Microsoft; CMS; Mac; Social Media

Related Experience
The Northwest Missourian
Management Seminar for College News
Editors I Athens, Ga. I Aug. 2014
ACP/CMA Best in Show, 5th Place I Oct. 2014
Staffer of the Year I 2013 - 2014
Editor of the Year I 2013 - 2014
ACP/CMA National Media Convention
New Orleans, La. I Oct. 2013
New York City, N.Y. I Feb. 2014
Los Angeles, Cali. I Feb. 2015
Journalism, Leadership & Management
Conference I Minneapolis, Minn. I Aug. 2013
Sigma Phi Epsilon - MO Lambda
New Member of the Year I 2011-2012
Academic Chair I 2012
Homecoming Chair I 2012
Intramural Chair I 2013
Lambda Pi Eta National
Communication Association honor
society
Active Member I 2014 - 2015