B R I T T A N Y A .

H A R D AWAY
2059 W. 69th Street Chicago, IL 60636 773.918.9038
E: hardaway.brittany27@gmail.com W: brittanyhardaway.weebly.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brittanyhardaway
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (AP), WSIL-TV 3
CREW MEMBER
Floor direct while running 3 cameras for the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 PM newscasts
Edit video in Final Cut Pro 7 for the newscasts
Floor direct while running 3 cameras alone for the 6:00 - 7:00 AM weekend morning show
Floor direct while running 3 cameras alone for the special sports segments
WSIU-TV, RIVER REGION EVENING EDITION
Producer
Created and stacked the show for the 5 pm newscast
Edit video in Final Cut Pro 7 and 10 for the newscast
Wrote news stories
Assigned reporters to stories
Created graphics for the Graphic Artist
Reporter/MMJ
Wrote news stories about topics that affect the community and the world
Shot, edited, and wrote stories as a one-man band
Submitted one package weekly; changed TV package format to fit radio spot for WSIU Public Radio
Used social media while out on assignment
Uploaded finished stories to social media
News Anchor
Anchored for the live newscast that broadcast throughout the City of Carbondale
Wrote and revised stories for the newscasts
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELEVISION PROGRAM EXECUTIVES (NATPE)
Conference Intern
Obtained a unique behind the scenes view of the television and film industry
Facilitated the distribution of company documents
FREE SPIRIT MEDIA
Production Assistant Intern
Assisted high school students to create scripts, news packages, and public service announcements
Trained students to use Final Cut Pro 7 and 10

Carterville, IL
May 2015- Present

Carbondale, IL
Aug 2015- Present

Aug 2014- Present

Aug 2012- Present

Miami, FL
Jan 2016

Chicago, IL
June Aug 2013 & 2014

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS

President / Vice President of Print / Member
Provided networking opportunities for media students
Created an online show that broadcast through our website and YouTube channel - Campus Buzz
Organized group trips to the National NABJ Convention & Career Fair
Organized workshops and seminars to help members with professional development skills
STUDENTS IN THE ILLINOIS NEWS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIAITON

Prepares media students for the news broadcasting industry

PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Campus Relations Committee Member
Connects college students interested in PR and communications
Assisted campus organizations with PR work
Created proposals and advertisements for student organizations

Aug 2013 - Present

Aug 2014- Present Member

Aug Dec 2014

EDUCATION
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY- CARBONDALE
IL
Expected May 2016

Carbondale,

Bachelors of Arts, Radio/Television: Electronic Journalism; Minor in Public Relations

HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

DELTA EPSILON IOTA HONOR SOCIETY, SIGMA CHAPTER
Member

Carbondale, IL
Apr 2015- Present

 Educate members about career development

Encourage academic excellence
ILLINOIS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION - MULTICULTURAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Recipient
Highly competitive internship program that places selected students in radio and television stations across Illinois

Carbondale, IL
Dec 2014