KACI BOSTON

1165 East 173rd Place South Holland, Illinois 60473 Telephone: (708) 415-1939 Email: kaci.boston@gmail.com

PROFILE
! ! ! ! Extensive education in broadcast journalism and media communications with experience writing, producing, editing and directing news stories and other live and taped broadcasts. Excels in producing effectively, creatively and thoroughly in any environment, under various conditions and on a variety of topics for both long- and short-form programs. Strong technical skills: camera operation, editing, splicing, et al.; adept at using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Final Cut Pro. Personable and outgoing with a solid command of written and verbal communications.

EDUCATION
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

B.A. Television Broadcast Journalism, 5/2012

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

B.A. Communications, 5/2010

Minor in African American Studies & Sociology

EXPERIENCE
CROWN MEDIA GROUP

Fall 2010 to Present

Writer / Storyboarder
Research and develop online articles of interest, publications and media packages within standards and deadlines. Feature stories include coverage of political campaigns and community events at churches and not-for-profit organizations. Interview primary and secondary sources by phone and in person, cultivate sources throughout the Chicagoland community, pursue leads and verify statements. Personally conduct all article research, drafting, editing, compiling and proofreading.
FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER/REFUGE PRODUCTIONS

Summer 2012

Social Media Reporter

Applied several social media outlets (e.g. Twitter and Facebook) to report on summertime events of interest to online readers. Conducted fact-checking, copy editing and research using both print and online resources.
NEWS BEAT-CHICAGO

Spring 2012

Producer
Selected, write and produced news stories used for a weekly live broadcast hosted by Columbia College Chicagos television station, Frequency TV. Wrote and proofread scripts, and tape-produced video pieces, including sourcing, securing, interviewing and booking subject matter experts and other guests. Performed own editing, assigned stories to reporters and used news judgment skills to make executive decisions. Continued ...

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METRO MINUTES

Spring 2012

Anchor / Reporter
Created weekly taped news programs which were broadcast on Frequency TV and CanTV public access network. Reported on stories and hosted shows from the anchor desk. Utilized professional studio recording, editing and production equipment similar to those used at ABC, Fox and other major networks. Wrote news stories and scripts, built rundowns, recorded voiceovers and coordinated other production logistics for programs ranging from six to 20 minutes in length.
FOX NEWS CHICAGO

Fall 2009 & Spring 2010

News Desk Intern

Provided support for the reporters, production crew and other staff; shadowed key television studio personnel to learn the craft within a professional setting. Developed story concepts and ran scripts for news show anchors and reporters. Sourced and booked interviews for guests, ensuring adherence to shows high standards. Researched/prepared photos and video footage for editing, and collaborated with editors.
AOL/PATCH.COM

Summer 2010

Freelance Reporter
Prepared and edited content for online articles for various audiences/readers. Wrote persuasive, creative and engaging content regarding current events and other community-related news. Accountable for journalistic research, interviews, fact-checking, content development, proofreading and editing in alignment with AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style. Collaborated with multiple editors, fact-checkers and the editor-in-chief to plan features/projects, solicit feedback and verify accuracy.

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
> > > > > > > Recipient of the Chancellors Student Service Award in recognition of academic excellence, volunteer work and community service (one of UICs highest awards). Member of the UIC Pre-Law Society and UIC Communications Society while also serving as Secretary for the UIC Gospel Chorus. Competed in several events on the UIC Track & Field Team from 2005 to 2009 and served as Captain for two years (also received a four-year athletic scholarship). Documentarian Still Left Behind (video) conducted interviews, editing and production. Television Script Writer and Editor for UIC Housing TV. Staff Writer for the UIC World Magazine. Published (high school play) Unknown Mistakes Society for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

EMPLOYMENT
EXPRESS, LLC Sales UIC BOOKSTORE Sales

Associate Associate Room Host

AURELIOS PIZZA/PASCALES INC. Dining

Fall 2007 & 2008 Summer 2004 & 2007 Summer 2006