Amanda Koval

393 Intervale Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06610 203-581-3371; Email: amandaskoval@gmail.com

EDUCATION: IONA College New Rochelle, NY BA in Mass Communications May 2013 Concentration: Journalism G.P.A: 3.7 HONORS: Deans List: Four Semesters; Mass Communications Honor Society EMPLOYMENT: New York, NY Cablevision/Newsday NY January 2013 -present Freelance Reporter Write daily local news briefs for towns editor. Attend special events and report for entertainment editor. Research hyper local events and topics. Conduct phone interviews and cultivate sources. INTERNSHIP: New York, NY Cablevision/Newsday NY August 2012-December 2012 Social Media Intern Updated and maintained content on companys social media accounts. Published over 30 blog posts on the website. Conducted research for new stories and gained interviewing skills. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Patch New Rochelle, NY Reporter Nov 2011 Attended The Thomas Paine Award Dinner as a reporter for Patch News; took pictures of the event Gained interviewing experience Patch Stratford, CT Blogger June 2012-August2012 Write blogs for the Patch website on topics of my choice Edit posts and publish them on the site after approval by the editor. SKILLS: Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint,Wordpress, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter,InDesign PowerPoint; working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Hootsuite General: Hardworking, Excellent writing skills, Multitasking, & Working with others RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Copy Editing, Feature Writing, News Reporting and Writing, Broadcasting, Media Law and Ethics, Photography, Camera Presence, Website Design, Magazine Concepts, Race and Gender.