ALEXIS K.

BARNES
449 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | | C: 570-982-1410 | alexiskbarnes@gmail.com

SUMMARY

I am a multimedia journalist adept in all aspects of researching, writing and producing engaging
news stories. I am experienced with a broad range of news beats in both editorial and production
processes.

HIGHLIGHTS

Basic HTML/CSS
Strong AP Writing Style
Social Media/SEO writing skills
Experience with Final Cut Pro X
& Reaper

Knowledge in Newsroom
Computer Systems
Proficient in Adobe inDesign &
PhotoShop
Deadline-driven, Copyediting
and proofreading

EXPERIENCE
06/2014 to 08/2014

01/2014 to 04/2014

03/2014 to 03/2014

06/2013

02/2012 to 03/2013

03/2012 to 01/2013

Newsroom Intern
WSVI-TV, ABC-affiliate - New York, NY
Combined video, audio and graphics to effectively convey stories pertinent
to the St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and Caribbean community.
Editorial Intern/Freelancer
VICE Media, Inc. - Brooklyn, NY
Produced stories for VICE.com and VICE Magazine. Gathered and verified
factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and
research.Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging news stories within
tight deadlines.
Press Delegation/ Journalism Graduate Study Tour to Brussels
Delegation of the EU to the US - New York, NY
I was awarded a press visit to the European Union and the EU-US Summit
where I reported on President Obama's visit to Brussels across the delegation's
social media and studied the current issues on the EU transatlantic agenda.
Contributing Writer/Freelancer
Moguldom Media Group- AFKInsider.com - New York, NY
Published news, interviews and editorials across a wide-variety of topics on
the AFKInsider website. I cover African news regarding business and
technology, specifically agribusiness, entrepreneurship and initiatives at work
that increase profitability across the continent.
ESL Instructor
ChungDahm Learning Institute - Cheonan, Korea
Supervised, on average, 15 students per class period for 5 class periods per
day. Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents and
fostered reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Volunteer Coordinator
Amnesty International- G48 - Seoul, Korea
Worked to increase the organization's advocacy presence in South Korea
and organized volunteers for movements and demonstrations in the region.

EDUCATION
2014

Master of Arts: Journalism, International Concentration

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - New York City, NY
Association of Black Journalists CUNY Graduate Chapter- Vice President

2010

Bachelor of Arts: Print Journalism

Howard University - Washington, DC