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Amy M.

Simpson
Broadcast Experience
Centre County Report (WPSU), Reporter, Anchor and Executive Producer

Anchor weekly live newscasts, reporting local and breaking news for Centre County

Assist with live-shots and developing newscast rundown
Penn State ComRadio, General Manager

Direct all staff across news, sports, business, and social media departments

Liaise between PSU faculty, staff and ComRadio members

Lead recruitment of new members and hiring of department directors

Implement new broadcast technology and oversee station remodeling
Society of Professional Journalists, Member
CNBC, Newsroom Intern

Assist producers and reporters with pre-production of packages and live hits

Interview sources, research and fact-check for stories
Penn State ComRadio, News Director

Lead producers and reporters for ComRadio weeknight newscasts

Coordinate across news and sports departments, talk shows, and faculty members
Penn State ComRadio, News Broadcaster

Prepare wraps, interviews, and anchor live weeknight newscasts

Report Live 2012 Presidential Election Coverage; conduct live interviews

Aug 2014-Present
May 2014-Present

Fall 2014-Present
May 2014-Aug 2014
May 2013-May 2014
January 2012-Present

Education
The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA

3.54 GPA, Expected Graduation in May 2015

Major in Broadcast Journalism, College of Communications

Double Minor in French and Political Science
Universit de Franche-Comt, Centre de linguistique applique Besanon, France
Hammond High School Howard County, MD

4.17 GPA (weighted)

Aug 2011-Present

Summer 2013
Aug 2007-May 2011

Work Experience
Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill, Server
Kangaroo Kids Precision Jump Rope Team, Junior Coach

2011-2014
2003-2008

Volunteer and Leadership Experience


Penn State Dance Marathon Mini-THON Dance Marathon Initiative, Committee Member
Biological Science 003, Teaching Assistant
Hammond High School Class Council, President (Class of 2011)

Liaise between Principal, School Staff, Class Sponsors, and Student Body

Plan and lead school functions, Manage group and committee meetings
National Honor Society, Member
Kangaroo Kids Precision Jump Rope Team, Performer and Instructor

Perform in public Jump Rope Shows for variety of audiences

Build performance and audience interaction skills

Teach workshops and clinics for experiences and inexperienced athletes

2013-2014
Fall 2013
2009-2011
2009-2011
2000-2008

Computer and Editing Skills


InterPlay Central, Video Transcription Software

iNews 3, Newsroom Organization Software
Adobe Premiere Pro, Video Editing Software ENPS, Newsroom Organization Software
9607 Boundless Shade Terrace
Laurel, MD 20723

(301) 873-3392
ams6499@psu.edu

@asimpson101
www.amysimpson.weebly.com

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