Experience

WITN News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

june 2015PRESENT
multimedia journalist....................................................................greenville, north carolina

Working in digital newsroom with producers, anchors and reporters to prepare daily news
content for presentation on air and on digital platforms
Go out into community to gather information and conduct interviews
Write, edit and prepare news stories
Edit news packages, SOTs, VOs and VOSOTs using Edius

Elon Local News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . september 2011may 2015

mackenzie
roberts
Multimedia
Journalist
linkedin.com/in/mackenzieroberts
mackroberts.weebly.com
mackenzierobertstv@gmail.com
@mackrobertstv

252.347.1262

Professional
Summary
Current communication specialist
who offers a broad skill set,
including professional writing and
public speaking. Proven success in
public relations, media relations,
and video editing.

key strengths
video editing software
social media strategies
and management

other
bilingual

in English and Spanish

reporter / anchor......................................................................................elon, north carolina

Edited video into news packages using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro
Anchored January 2015 midweek newscast and multiple Thursday exclusive web updates
Operated Sony HXR-NX70U video camera for interviews and B-roll

Elon Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . april 2012may 2015

operations assistant.................................................................................elon, north carolina

Oversaw equipment transactions

Performed weekly inventory of equipment
Provided assistance and customer service for faculty and students

Inner Banks Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

march 2010august 2013

Radio Producer................................................................................greenville, north carolina

Operated audio board for live programs

Operated live shows through Skype
Wrote and recorded PSAs and spots

Ms o Menos Magazine.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . january 2013may 2013

reporter....................................................................................................................seville, spain
Interviewed locals in Spanish about their careers
Wrote an article in both English and Spanish that was published in an academic magazine

skills
Multimedia Editing

Adobe Premiere
Final Cut Pro
Avid Media Composer
Edius Pro
Audacity

Social Media

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Pinterest
SoundCloud

Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Powerpoint

accomplishments
[ 2014 ] John R. Bittner Scholarship Recipient
[ 2011 ] North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Scholarship
[ 2011 ] Junior Miss Scholarship Program

international experience
CIEE New Media and Journalism Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . spring 2013
....................................................................................................................................seville, spain

Au Pair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . summer 2012

......................................................................................................................................... lugo, italy

Education
Elon University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015
elon, north carolina

Broadcast Journalism
[ MINORS ] Spanish, Music