JOSEPH D.

SCHATT
www.JosephSchatt.com | (954) 740-0666 | Joseph.Schatt@turner.com | www.linkedin.com/in/josephschatt

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication News (Cum Laude) April 2016
Minor in Business Administration
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
EXPERIENCE
CNN News Assistant August 2016-Present
Cable News Network, CNN International, Headline News Atlanta, GA
Teleprompt in control room alongside editorial teams, and assist studio teams with microphones and scripts
Train on CNN-style writing, iNews coding, and Adobe Premiere editing; cut videos and soundbites for air
Produced an on-boarding video tutorial for new hires, and took on a social media initiative to engage consumers
WUFT-TV Multimedia Journalist January 2015-April 2016
PBS Affiliate Gainesville, FL
Worked as a one-man-band reporter to research, pitch, and execute day-turn stories and breaking news for 5 P.M. newscast
Wrote, tracked, and edited packages with powerful sound bites and compelling B-roll to front live on-air
WRUF News in 90 Anchor/Producer August 2015- April 2016
PBS Affiliate Gainesville, FL
Conducted research and wrote scripts to read on camera for news cut-ins
Was responsible for choosing the days top stories, making use of network affiliates, and building the rundown
WGFL: Gainesville Television Network News Intern June 2014-January 2016
CBS and NBC Affiliate Gainesville, FL
Assisted reporters with interviews and standups in the field, along with editing and cutting B-roll for dayside newscasts
Developed relationships with PIOs, spokespeople, and community members
CNN News Bureau Intern June 2015-August 2015
Cable News Network New York, New York
Chased breaking news in the northeast region of the country through social media, in-depth research, and communication
Assisted correspondents while live in the field, and had a total of 4 articles published to CNN.com
WUFT-TV Associate Producer January 2015-May 2015
PBS Affiliate Gainesville, FL
Assisted with writing and editing for live half-hour newscasts, along with submitting graphics requests to the control room
WUFT-FM Radio Reporter August 2014-December 2014
NPR Affiliate of North Central Florida Gainesville, FL
Collected media under a deadline for on-air presence as Floridas 89.1 and for online presence at www.wuft.org

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Journalism and Communications Ambassadors Ambassador October 2014- April 2016
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
Provided academic tutoring, and gave tours to visitors and potential students as an official college representative
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Public Relations Chair January 2014-April 2016
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
Recruited new members each semester through creative flyers, social media, and word-of-mouth advertising
Dance Marathon for the Childrens Miracle Network Entertainment Captain January 2013-April 2016
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
Was responsible for hosting the benefit concert, booking all talent, and organizing cameos for the 26.2 hour philanthropy

AWARDS
Five Time Deans List | FSPA 1st Place Winner in On-The-Spot-Scriptwriting | Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient

SKILLS
Adobe Premiere Pro | AP Style | ENPS | Finalcut Pro | Hootsuite | iNews | MediaSource | MIRA | NewsApps | Q-Master | TiVo