Briana Mack
Mass Communications Major
RESUME
Savannah State University August 2012- May 2016 Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications
Audio/Video Production Concentration
Business Marketing Minor
Overall GPA: 3.50 (Magna Cum Laude)
Education
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Editing with Adobe Premiere, Avid Pro Tools, Edius, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro
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Research Internet using sound judgment
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Team player with leadership skills
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Time management and organizational skills
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Written, oral communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
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Writing and editing scripts experience
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Detailed oriented while gathering information from regional and national news
Skills
Tigers Roar Newspaper (The Independent Student Voice of Savannah State University): Writer, Savannah,GA
January 2016 – May 2016
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Researched stories and attended campus events
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Wrote copy for publication on a tight deadline
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Wrote and prepared campus news stories to include articles on sports, television reviews, on campus events, and entertainment
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Created and uploaded content onto newspaper’s website
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Gamma Upsilon Chapter): Ivy Leaf Reporter, Savannah, GA
November 2015 – May 2016
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Collected and edited material for publication
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Submitted news releases to all media outlets including the Ivy Leaf- the Sorority’s International Publication
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Covered major chapter activities and arranged for photographs to be taken and an article to be written of the chapter event for publication in the local news and/or the Ivy Leaf
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Maintained a public relations file; and chaired the public relations committee as well as the technology committee
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Increased awareness of the chapter’s activities and programs
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Chaired all social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google accounts, YouTube, etc.
WSSU’s Tigers Roar TV (Campus Television Media): Reporter, Savannah, GA
January 2014 – May 2016
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Interviewed people in a wide range of circumstances
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Creatively promoted positive news going on at Savannah State University
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Investigated stories via contacts, press releases, and other media
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Shot and edited news packages to air
Old Navy: Sales Associate, Augusta/Savannah, GA
May 2013 – Currently Employed
Professional
Experience
Marketing Entertainment Lifestyle Trends (MELT, INC.): Intern/Marketing Ambassador, Savannah, GA
September 2015 – March 2016
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Assisted pre-event promotion, on-site activation, and worked with tour manager and other campus ambassadors for overall programs
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Assisted in identifying campus activities and student organizations to partner with to promote the programs
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Connected with campus influencers and groups via social networks to grow awareness
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Served as a marketing ambassador; effectively and enthusiastically communicated brand initiatives
WJBF News Channel 6: Intern, Augusta, GA
May 2015 – July 2015
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Covered breaking news out in the field along with reporters, as well as helped to setup and execute live reporting
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Produced and wrote stories for news content while training with newscast producers
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Found and pitched relevant news stories to producers in daily meetings
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Shot, edited, and sent video for breaking news and scheduled newscasts
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Produced web content for news station during website transition from World Now to Wordpress
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Utilized social media to help market newscasts
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Worked with anchors and host with on-air performance both for news and special programming
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Created graphic elements needed to enhance the newscast
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Prepared multimedia news stories for official website
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Wrote content that appeared in the 5, 5:30, and 6 o’clock newscasts
Internships
YouTube
Channel
Briana Mack Resume