Shuray McCallum
E-Mail: svm5353@psu.edu
Objective
Seeking a position in the field of broadcasting journalism and/or public relations where I can utilize my
skills, abilities and experiences to ensure the company's success.
Experience
The Jay Productions Agency
March 2014 Present
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Utilizes social media to engage with a community of fans/followers online
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Coordinates online marketing and advertising campaigns
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Collaborates with internal departments on projects and assignments
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Demonstrates interest in social media and how media and communication strategies can
continuously engage the online community
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Assist in all aspects of video and photographic communications and contribute to planning and
storyboarding
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Assist in the end-to-end process from storyboarding to logistics to shooting to editing and
publishing
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Film video and shoot photographs in studio and field environments
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Record desktop computer screens and actions for demo and training videos
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Use existing original and stock footage to produce new videos
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Contribute to mixing and editing to create polished and engaging videos
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Publish videos primarily to the web and touch-up still photography
Black Men’s Dossier
March 2014-Present
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Write, edit, and proof editorial content for web publication
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Research and obtain photography and artwork for editorial content.
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Attend media events and conduct on camera interviews
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Conduct phone and in-person interviews for editorial content
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Produce and edit video
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Research press releases, new sites, and other media sources to generate articles
CommRadio (Campus radio)
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August 2013-January 2014
Reporting, writing, producing, and presenting radio news programs
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Focus on the development of news judgment and writing skills.
BVZ Radio (Campus radio)
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Radio personality
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Techincal Director
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Assistant Producer
January 2013-May 2013
Work Experience
Eat’n Park Restaurant
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September 2008-Present
Shift Manager
o Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.
o Directed the hiring, training and performance evaluations for marketing and sales staff
and supervised their daily activities.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pa
B.A. Communications- Broadcasting, Journalism
August 2011-Present
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Volunteer and extracurricular experience
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Mentoring (2009-persent) children in everyday tasks like respect, trust, and responsibility.
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
o Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
o Member
Skills
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Advanced in techniques of reporting and writing news for television.
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Proficient with audio and video techniques required to produce television news stories.
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Knowledgable of legal and ethical problems of reporting; writing and reporting news for the
mass media
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Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of accurate, thorough, and fair news writing
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Writes concise, well-organized stories with effective leads that get the reader's attention and tell
the most important news
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Gather information through the use of interviews, documents, and basic reference materials
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Generate story ideas that reflect an understanding of the elements of newsworthiness (timeliness,
prominence, proximity, conflict, novelty, and impact
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Understand the legal, ethical, and historical principles underlying journalism, including the role
of journalists in society
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Videography and photography
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Team player, highly organized, fast and adaptable learner, excellent time management, critical
thinker, and leadership abilities