Josh Miranda

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OBJECTIVE
Expand on my ability to write, produce, anchor and become a driving force in all aspects of news.
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television, December 2015
Focus in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Music.
Course highlights: Electronic Journalism I, Broadcast Announcing and Performance, Writing for
Electronic Media, Broadcast Media Management.
Honors: Florida Bright Futures scholar; Dean's List (three semesters); Presidents List (Spring 2012)
SKILLS

Able to create, edit, post and manage multimedia content through Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Audition, Adobe Premiere, Medley and WordPress.
Experienced in writing/editing copy for broadcast news, developing contacts, covering breaking
news and interviewing through course and fieldwork.
Proficient in management of company social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Able to manage content in modern newsroom software: WireReady, iNews, EZNews and NewsBoss

WORK EXPERIENCE
Cox Media Group, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Reporter/Anchor WDBO News 96.5 FM
May 2014 Present
Write, record, produce and gather interviews for multiple radio packages and web stories each day.
Report and ad-lib live on-air from the scene and during severe weather, Stormcenter coverage.
Manage and post content on News 96.5 website and other social media before our competition.
Write, organize and anchor news casts for hour-long Evening News show.
Reach out to media contacts and affiliated stations for audio and story material.
Anchor half-hourly newscasts live with break-in updates every 15 minutes.
UCF Housing & Residence Life
Orlando, FL
Resident/Office Assistant
May 2012 August 2014
Planned, budgeted, created advertisements and executed events for a community of 800+ students.
Researched, wrote content for and designed informational bulletin boards on a variety of topics.
Served on weekly duty rotation requiring crisis response and writing thorough, factual incident
documentation.
Interviewed residents regularly and wrote bi-monthly briefs on each individual's progress and
experiences.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Associated Press Florida Broadcasters Awards (2015)
Winner Best newscast under 15 minutes produced and recorded a report for the newscast
Finalist Best use of sound reported live on police brutality protests in Downtown Orlando
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Central Florida Future - Student Newspaper, Contributing Writer
Contemporary A Cappella at UCF, Event Coordinator
Gemini Blvd. A Cappella Ensemble, General Member

Spring 2013
Fall 2012 Present