JAROD HAMILTON

704-920-8820 | jhamilton@aggies.ncat.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the journalism and communications field as a multimedia journalist
that will allow use of knowledge and skills acquired while assisting the organization at
reaching its goals.
EDUCATION
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Journalism and Mass Communication                     
May 2021

SKILLS
Digital: Advanced proficiency at Microsoft Office, Brightspot, CMS Uplynk, Canva, Adobe
Audition CS6, Adobe Audition 3.0, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Wondershare Filmora,
iMovie

Other: Advanced proficiency in use of JVC 750 Camera/Nikon D5300, public speaking and social
media
 
INTERNSHIP (or Mass Media, Multimedia, Public Relations) EXPERIENCE
The E.W. SCRIPPS Company               June 2020 – August 2020 
Summer Multimedia Journalism Intern with WTKR 3 News
 Pitched, wrote and published stories for website.
 Gathered and reported local and national news.
 Conducted interviews with person(s) on business and local affairs.
 Produced scripts, packages and VO/SOTs.

The A&T Register, Greensboro, NC          August 2018- Present

Editor-In-Chief June 2020 – Present 
 Hired and developed writers, junior editors and senior editors.
 Developed strategies to advance the newspaper’s digital format.
 Established and trained staff members in an organized system to further advance the digital era of the
paper.
 Supervised all postings and creation of content while developing a staff of over 30 students and
maintaining a constant flow of content on the website and social media.

theSCORE (Sports) Editor March 2019 – May 2020

 Reported live coverage of sporting events.
 Gathered and reported local and national sports news.
 Directed all sports related videos.
 Distributed, wrote and reviewed sports articles to and from contributors.
 Attended all sports press conferences and press releases.

theSCORE (Sports) Lead Reporter August 2018- March 2019

 Reported live coverage of sporting events.
 Gathered and reported local and national sports news.
 Attended all sports press conferences and press releases.
 JAROD HAMILTON
704-920-8820 | jhamilton@aggies.ncat.edu

On the Court: Off the Street, Greensboro, NC          November 2019 –

Present 
YouTube show creator and host
 Set up interviews with athletes, sports journalists and other guests.
 Interviewed athletes and sports journalists.
 Recorded and edits all footage from interviews.
 Published content to YouTube and social media. 

North Carolina A&T Men’s Basketball Team Greensboro, NC  September 2019 – March 2020
 Recorded and taped practices.
 Created highlight packages and promos for the team.
 Photographed coaches and players for team’s social media pages.
 Posted photos, accomplishments and necessary information for team.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Chancellor List: Fall 2019, Dean’s List: Fall 2017 - Spring 2020, Golden Key International Honour
Society: Spring 2019-Present