Stephanie Beckett

919-753-3940

steph.beck.94@gmail.com

stephaniebeckett.wordpress.com

@stephthemermaid

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
B.A, Electronic Communication and Broadcast Sequence
Second major in Dramatic Art, minor in Music
Overall GPA 3.553

May 2016

Broadcast Experience
Carolina Connection, Chapel Hill, NC
Jan 2015-present
Reporter
Contribute package ideas for a weekly radio newscast for the School of Journalism and Mass
Communication.
Report on stories and conduct interviews, previous stories ranging from student-made apps
to the investigation of the shootings of three local students.
Edit package in Adobe Audition.
G105 - Bob & the Showgram, Raleigh, NC
May 2014-Aug 2014
Intern
Worked with other interns to edit weather forecast audio and other audio clips in Adobe
Audition, for one of North Carolinas top-rated morning talk shows.
Contributed topic, story, and news ideas for the hosts to discuss on the morning show.
Answered phones to help callers get on the air and logged contest winners into the online
database.
Maintained blogs and social media platforms for the hosts of the Showgram.
Voice and Diction class, Chapel Hill, NC
Learned to build vocal skills to both keep voice healthy and to communicate more effectively.

Spring 2015

Reporting class, Chapel Hill, NC

Learned to cover a beat (Carrboro Police Department) and conduct professional interviews.

Spring 2014

Other Experience
UNC Department of Dramatic Art, Chapel Hill, NC
Administrative Assistant

Aug 2014-present

Chick-fil-A of University Mall, Chapel Hill, NC

Team Member/Social Media Coordinator

Aug 2013-present

Activities
Carolina For The Kids Foundation
Nov 2013-present
Publicity Committee - Multimedia Subcommittee
Edit videos and take pictures of events for the largest student-run philanthropy in NC to
raise awareness and funds for the patients and families served by North Carolina Childrens
Hospital.
Company Carolina Theatre Group
Aug 2012-Mar 2014
Actor
Performed in roles ranging from Elles Mom in Legally Blonde to Mikey the Monkey in an
original student-written production of Animal Crackers, performed for elementary schools in
the surrounding community.