Journalism Majors Example Resumes
Advertising
Broadcast Production
Media Studies
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Advertising – Internship experience
Name
Email Phone
Address
City, State
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an internship with a Denver/Boulder advertising agency
EDUCATION
B.S., Journalism: Advertising Emphasis
University of Colorado, Boulder
Graduation: 05/xx
GPA: 3.1
ADVERTISING INTERNSHIPS
Sterling Rice Group, Public Relations Intern, Boulder, CO
01/xx-Present
 Perform media monitoring for clients, use various websites and PR newswires
to track, record, and monitor news coverage
 Use Microsoft Excel to create dashboards for clients to record number of media
impressions and track date and source of all press releases
 Collaborate with team of six on advertising and sales for Frontier Airlines’ inflight magazine, WILD Blue Yonder
McClain Finlon Advertising, Account Planning Intern, Denver, CO
05/xx-08/xx
 Attended and contributed to client meetings & discussions. Industries include:
telecomm, insurance, energy, ski resorts, and apparel
 Created online questionnaires and scripts for phone and personal interviews
 Organized and managed in-house focus groups of 20 individuals
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Advertising Club, Treasurer University of Colorado
01/xx-Present
 Manage budget of $3,000 for student group of 150 individuals
 Network with local advertising executives and invite to speak at weekly
meetings
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Boise Ranger District, Forestry Aid Technician, Boise, ID
01/xx-08/xx
 Constructed 15 bridges and maintained 25 trails throughout summer
 Completed 50 total projects while working in teams of college and high school
students
Idaho Migrant Council, Staff Assistant, Caldwell, ID
05/xx-08/xx
 Created and facilitated engaging youth programs for 25 migrant middle school
students
 Maintained contact database and helped to create outreach letter to send to
potential participants
 Co-developed and implemented overall summer and school year programs for
50-100 youth, ages 9-14
COMPUTER SKILLS
AppleScript, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator
Broadcast Production Recent Graduate
Name
Address • Email • Phone Number
OBJECTIVE
Seeking production position with a media-based organization
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
B.S., Journalism, focus: Broadcast Production
3.3 Journalism GPA • English Emphasis
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Orion MultiMedia
Denver, CO
Production Coordinator and Field Producer
 Coordinate production shots for weekly home improvement show
 Manage field crew of 15 individuals and ensure crew stays on schedule
 Interview contractors, architects, and home owners to determine potential sites
May 20xx
05/xx – Present
High Noon Entertainment
Denver, CO
05/xx – 05/xx
Haulin’ House, Associate Producer
 Booked 15 crews, organized press releases, and prepped for shoots
 Conducted research in casting prospects for show
My Big Amazing Renovation, Casting
 Interviewed 50+ potential cast members for show
 Created pitches for network approval; collaborate with team to determine target market
New Spaces, Casting
 Interacted with wide variety of individuals to determine casting needs for show
 Shot and edited casting reels for the network
If Walls Could Talk, Casting
 Conducted research and acquired 100+ photos for show
 Handled logistical and copyright issues to ensure media standards were met
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Logistics Coordinator • This Week In Denver
08/xx-Present
 Market new online resource to target population (21-30 age group) through press releases and new
store openings
 Write 3 articles about upcoming events and happenings in downtown Denver
Production Assistant • Comcast’s Dating on Demand
 Recruit 10-15 cast members for 20+ shows
 Write and edit scripts and coach cast members on improvisation skills
04/xx-Present
Coordinator • Citizen Pictures and TV One’s DNC: The Afterparty
08/xx
 Delegated staff of 15 and managed food preparation and delivery for parties of 100+ individuals
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe InDesign, Pagemaker, Quark, Frontpage, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office
Media Studies with internship experience
Name
Address | City, State | Zip | Phone Number | email
Objective
Seeking media internship for Summer 20xx.
Education
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.S. Journalism, Area of Focus: Media Studies
Graduation: 05/xx
Journalism GPA: 3.8
Class Projects
Media Ethics | University of Colorado, Boulder
01/xx-04/xx
 Researched 28 databases for literature review of writing and producing ethics
 Presented findings to class of 25 using PowerPoint and iMovie
Relevant Experience
Office of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper
Denver, CO
Communication Intern
01/xx-Present
 Research five initiatives (i.e. reducing homelessness and green office design)
with a team of three interns
 Write weekly press releases with Communication Director to update public on
initiatives
 Organize bi-monthly focus groups to seek public opinion on initiatives
Denver Channel 18, Studio B
Denver, CO
Volunteer
08/xx-Present
 Operate and organize pre and post production lighting
 Actively engage with crew to finish on-air audio and post-production audio work
 Direct and organize talent from ages 5-25
 Edit 10+ videos using Final Cut Pro Version 5
Marcus & Buckingham
Washington, D.C.
Public Affairs Summer Associate
05/xx-08/xx
 Wrote press releases; picked up by Philantrophy.com, USA Today, and The
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Today Show
Initiated the organization of an Access database of Idealist.org’s 4,000+
registered user’s contact information
Affiliations and Additional Contributions
 Writer, University of Colorado Campus Press – Boulder, CO
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08/xx-Present
Member, Journalism Board – Boulder, CO
01/xx-Present
Member, Association for Women in Communication – Boulder, CO 01/xx-Present
Computer Skills
AppleScript, DVD Studio Pro 4, iMovie, iPhoto, iWork, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office,
Photoshop, Illustrator, strong internet and database research skills