Jacqueline Ho

2603 Hannah Farm Court, Oakton, VA 22124 T: (703) 725-9257 E: jacquelineho88@gmail.com

Objective Education

To best apply my combination of print, multimedia and broadcast journalism skills as a television news reporter

American University, School of Communication

M.A. Broadcast Journalism and Public Affairs Merit Scholarship 2012-2013 Reporter at campus newspaper, The Eagle

Class of 2013

University of Western Ontario

B.A. Honors Specialization in English Language and Literature Editor of campus newspaper, The Gazette

Class of 2011

Experience

Investigative Reporting Workshop Reporting Intern

Nov 2012-Present

Assisted reporters and producers with investigative projects for website and FRONTLINE Conducted and compiled research for stories on government and corporate accountability, from the environment and health to national security and the economy Handled web production for text and graphics

Capitol Hill Legislative Intern

June 2012-Aug 2012

Researched legislative issues to assist with writing floor statements, constituent correspondence letters and press releases for Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) Covered congressional hearings and briefings for legislative assistants Gained valuable Hill experience learning about the federal legislative process

Northern Virginia Magazine Social Media Manager/Copywriter

Aug 2011-Dec 2011

Created and managed unprecedented social media marketing strategy to increase traffic and sales Wrote and edited copy for Northern Virginia Magazine and for daily deals site, Specialicious.com Developed and managed team of copywriters and edited copy for publication Established partnerships with local news sites and blogs to augment social network presence Produced online articles and multimedia content

Patch.com, Freelance Reporter

Sep 2010-Sep 2011

Researched timely news, noteworthy events and business openings to pitch original stories Conducted interviews, photographed events, covered local News and Business Marketed Fairfax City Patch news site through social media outlets

AOL Assistant Editor/Social Media Intern

June 2010-Nov 2010

Maintained fresh content, edited and fact-checked news and feature articles for travel website Formulated story ideas in weekly pitch meetings, delivered final pitches to Welcome Screen

Published articles in HTML through Blogsmith and utilized SEO practices Assisted in the 2010 redesign of Travel site and publication of 100 travel guidesworked with contractors and freelancers, edited guides, uploaded and wrote all headlines/captions for travel guide photos through AOL Digital Asset Manager Marketed AOL Travel through social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter

National Geographic Researcher/Assistant Editor

Jan 2010-June 2010

Edited and fact-checked assigned copies from first page proof to publication Conducted weekly research staff meetings to allocate assignments and maintain efficient workflow Acted as a liaison between the National Geographic Society and various photographers; collected photos to be edited and uploaded for magazine Wrote short articles for NGS Travelers website and blog

Modern Luxury Media Manhattan Magazine, Front Desk Magazine Editorial Intern

April-Sep 2009

Conducted pre-story research for upcoming events for bi-monthly New York lifestyle magazine Wrote articles pertaining to Manhattans luxury lifestyle, including fashion, dining, travel, music, and art Handled public relations and liaison duties for the coverage of various events, interviews, stories, and reviews Handled fact-checking and editing for print and online magazine articles

NewsWaves 26 News Reporter/Anchor

Sep 2007-June 2008

Wrote and helped produce NewsWaves 26, a daily two-hour program of live interviews and news in Los Angeles, Calif. Maintained excellent working relationships with production crews and producers to keep show on pace and seamlessly meet network programming Served as station representative within the community of fundraisers, auctions and telethons Wrote and edited multiple packages daily and reported live from planned events and breaking news Handled the weekend newscast, from planning and assigning coverage, to producing and anchoring show

Skills

Ambitious individual with an energetic personality, positive attitude, leadership and communication skills, strong work ethic and eagerness to thrive in multimedia journalism Confidence in writing, editing and proof-reading, developed through editorial experience in analyzing and critiquing works of AP-style print and online newspapers and magazines Able to meet deadlines and manage projects under pressure in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining a personal standard of excellence and exhibiting a professional demeanor at all times Expert in multimedia, including creating, uploading and editing digital images and producing audio and video packages using Final Cut Pro, Garage Band and Adobe Knowledge and experience with HTML, SEO, Content Management Systems, Email Marketing Software