Breanne Bizette

CELL: (985) 635-1194

EMAIL: bbizette@gmail.com
SKILLS
PORTFOLIO: www.breannebizette.weebly.com - Digital Photography and
Videography
EXPERIENCE - Proficient in editing software, Edius
- Adobe Software: Indesign,
WAFB Channel 9 News, Baton Rouge, LA—Multi-Media Journalist Illustrator, Premiere, Photoshop
June 2020—present - Social Media Platforms and Web
Reports and anchors on a regular basis to bring breaking news and factual information to the Lou- Management/Design
isiana Capital Region. Writes, edits, and shoots videography for each afternoon newscast. Pitch - Content Writing: web, print and
story ideas daily with the news team and analyze which story would best appeal to viewership. broadcast.
Expert in the news gathering process utilizing personal network to maintain relationships with - AP style writing.
community members, city leaders and state officials. Highlights include coverage of Hurricane
- Public Relations
Ida which netted the team a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for continuous coverage.

WAFB Channel 9 News, Baton Rouge, LA— General Assignment News Intern EDUCATION
May 2019—July Spring Hill College, Mobile Al
Shadowed and learned from reporters and photographers on local stories that made headlines over August 2016-May 2020
the summer of 2019. Assisted producers with broadcast writing, developed news content, and Bachelor of Arts- Communication Arts
edited videos for newscasts. The experience advanced AP style writing skills. Covered the flood- (Journalism)
ing of Assumption Parish, worked with local officials to get the message out to viewers on what
they need to do to protect themselves and their homes.
HONORS & AWARDS
WPMI Channel 15 News, Mobile, AL— General Assignment News Intern Edward R. Murrow Award (2022
January 2019—April Regional)
Worked in the newsroom for the evening shows assisting reporters, producers and anchors on Catholic Press Association Student
various content. Shadowed and worked alongside reporters and photographers on breaking news Journalism Awards (2020)
stories such as covering murders, updates on construction for the Mobile Bay bridge, and the Robin Goodwin Memorial Award
death of a beloved police officer which sparked a debate on gun control. Performed on camera (2019)
intros and outros for current stories to better develop on air presence on video. President’s List (2016-2020)
Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL—Badger TV Lead Producer
LEADERSHIP:
January 2019—May
Acted as a manager over the Badger Television production for “Spring Hill Now.” Decided what - Vice President, Lambda Pi Eta
was newsworthy for weekly newscast, edited scripts into AP style/broadcast, and wrote scripts for - Publicity Chair, National Society of
extra content. Designed visual graphics that were presented throughout the newscast, worked Leadership and Success
alongside with the director to collaborate on the final project. Wrote breaking news stories cen- - Alumni Relations & Treasurer,
tered around Spring Hill College, and eventually won an award in the Catholic Press Association Delta Delta Delta
Student Journalism Awards for the category “Current Events Affecting Student Life.” - Social Chair, Sodality

WDSU Channel 6 News, New Orleans, LA— General Assignment News Intern MEMBERSHIPS
May 2018—July - Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Interned at Channel 6 for a summer working under producers, reporters, assignment editors, pho-
- National Society of Leadership and
tographers and anchors. Developed a professional reel that showcased my overall work. Produced
an intern’s newscast and co-anchored the newscast. Chose what went into the newscast focusing Success
on formatting, writing and producing visuals for on air talent. Covered stories following immigra- - Delta Delta Delta Fraternity
tion policies and advocacy groups for victims of gun violence.
SERVICE
Providence Hospital, Festival of Flowers, Mobile, AL—Office Manager - L’Arche Mobile
August 2016—May 2017 - International Service Immersion
Volunteered at Providence hospital, helped executive managers put on their annual non-profit, Program: Punta Gorda, Belize
“Festival of Flowers.” Retained a prominent role within the program by organizing spending ac- (2019)
counts, hiring artisans for art installations which would be used for the festival, and worked with
community leaders and stakeholders to collaborate on the event. Helped market the festival to the
public and created relationships with other local businesses to participate in festival contests.