JASON A.

NEWTON
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (832) 867-5498 jason.newton1@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Six years of professional, highly diverse communications experience. Media relations/communications expert and practitioner. Advanced education in public relations and political communication. Community relations specialist with proven record of positive involvement & promotional production. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under intense, demanding circumstances. In-depth knowledge and experience with public policy issues and procedures. Proficient with multiple versions of digital editing software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
News Reporter / Multi-Media Journalist WBRZ-TV
Fill-in anchor for noon hour-long show. Cultivate sources, enterprise stories daily. Contributing member of Investigative Unit.

Sept 2013-Present
Baton Rouge, LA

Marketing / Communications Graduate Assistant Louisiana State University

Chief videographer for LSU Division of Student Life & Enrollment. Produce all aspects of video content for assigned departments within division. Manage other marketing communications projects as assigned.

July 2012-Present
Baton Rouge, LA

News Reporter / Video Journalist / Fill-in anchor WVLA-TV

Sept 2011-Sept 2012

Baton Rouge, LA Performed three live broadcasts a day for the fastest growing newscast in the Baton Rouge market, reaching a nightly audience of over 500,000 viewers. Collected, wrote, edited and presented material to meet strict daily deadlines. Published more than 600 stories in print format to web page. As main reporter/fill-in anchor, helped propel newscast to top rated in time slot for Baton Rouge DMA. Named Capitol Reporter and assigned to interview federal, state and local officials for public policy issues.

News Reporter / Multi-Media Journalist WPBF25

Aug 2010-Aug 2011

West Palm Beach, FL

Exercised detailed management of several high-intensity projects for the top-rated newscast. Interacted daily with an audience of more than 1 million people through on-air and online communication. Wrote and edited two to three minute pieces that were broadcast and published daily.

News Reporter KLFY TV-10

Finalist for Associated Press Louisiana Reporter of the Year 2009. Capitol Reporter, assigned to interview all federal, state and local officials. Broke several high-profile stories by gaining trust of sources in government and civilian life.

Jun 2008-Aug 2010

Lafayette, LA

EDUCATION Louisiana State University

Master of Mass Communications

May 2013 (projected) Baton Rouge, LA Dec 2007 New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism