JASON R.

HOMMES
Weather Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Rock Rapids, IA
Cell: (712) 470-2567 | Email: jhommes@asu.edu
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern/Program Coordinator Arizona Horizon, KAET PBS 8HD, Phoenix
June to August 2015
Arizona Horizon is an interview-style news program that airs live at 5:30 on PBS 8 HD. My
responsibilities:
Edit and distribute scripts and rundowns, time the show, give time cues to the host (during live
interviews).
Research and edit various bumpers and packages.
Occasionally assist in writing and preparing the script.
Weather Anchor/Reporter Cronkite News, KAET PBS 8HD, Phoenix
January to May 2015
Cronkite News is an award-winning student newscast that airs live at 5 on PBS 8HD. My
responsibilities:
Weather anchor for our 5pm Friday newscast on PBS 8HD.
Put together weather graphics using Weather Central.
Pitch, shoot, write, and edit news packages using ENPS and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Plan advanced interviews and meet tight deadlines.

EDUCATION
Arizona State University Phoenix/Tempe, AZ
August 2012 May 2016
The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication [Broadcast Emphasis]
Minor: Meteorology (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences)
Deans List Spring 2013
Mississippi State University Starkville, MS
August 2015 - present
Broadcast Meteorology Certificate Program (online via Center for Distance Education)
Iowa State University Ames, IA
Coursework in meteorology and history

August 2008 May 2012

SKILLS

Videography/Editing

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Audition, etc.)

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

ENPS