CHINH DOAN
(405) 323-4397
ChinhTDoan@gmail.com www.ChinhDoan.com
Passionate journalist seeking opportunities to tell stories as a Reporter, Anchor or Multimedia Journalist
Experience
CBS, network and local (WCBS-TV & WLNY-TV); International Radio & Television Society Fellow; New York
May – Aug. 2012
 program for future media leaders; assistance in CBS News special programming, Eye on New York, Exit 10/55 & Live from the Couch
ABC, ABC News; Freelance Assistant; Oklahoma coverage to ABC networks
 assistance with ABC News; breaking news coverage of tornadoes and wildfires, working with ABC News’ correspondents
2012
NBC, Today Show; NBC/Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Fellow; New York
May – Aug. 2011
 story pitches, social media management, field production & audience engagement; “Reel Intern” recruiting/marketing campaign
OU Nightly; Reporter, Anchor & Producer; Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma
Aug. 2008 – May 2012
 breaking news, day-of packages & live interviews; leadership of awards: 1st place at regional level and several at national level
Routes TV & Routes.com; Investigative Reporter & Multimedia Reporter; Oklahoma
Feb. – May 2012
 broadcast/print/web stories; 1st place Society of Professional Journalists Award; National Hearst Journalism Awards nominee
The Oklahoma Daily & OUDaily.com; Multimedia Reporter, Contributing Reporter & Photographer; Oklahoma
Aug. 2009 – 2010
 multimedia & print; work chosen “class favorite,” featured on the front page; photography & information graphic production
KFOR-TV NewsChannel 4 (NBC); News Intern, Contributing Reporter & Contributing Photographer; Oklahoma
June – July 2010
 usage of Vietnamese & Spanish for sources; “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” & Lady Gaga coverage, multimedia work
84th Academy Awards; KOCO Eyewitness News 5 (ABC) Correspondent & 98.9 KISS FM Correspondent; Hollywood
Feb. 2012
 pre-show and results via Skype, national Live Wire & live updates; online podcasts with the Drew & Kasi Too radio show
OklaVision; Reporter, Production Assistant & Intern: Oklahoma City
Aug. – Dec. 2010
 production & live segment reports; assistance with guests, writing, booking, camera operation, e-mails & social media
Thunder Twins documentary; Producer, Director & Interviewer; OK, NY, WI, D.C., VA
2009 – March 2012
 production organization & guidance in cinematography; interviews of WWII vets, Armed Service men/women & historians
Oklahoma City Thunder; Broadcast Intern & Photographer Assistant; Oklahoma City
Dec. – Jan. 2011
 multimedia stories for Thunder.NBA.com and pieces to be shown on Jumbotrons; editing, researching & transcribing footage
Norman Citizens’ Police Academy; One of 20 to represent community at weekly classes; Norman, Oklahoma
Feb. – May 2012
 unique knowledge of police department’s current issues, plans, budgets, drug enforcement & criminal investigations
National Broadcasting Society (NBS) National Convention; Group Leader & Liaison; Los Angeles
March 2011
 production of 1st place day-of package for “On-the-Spot” Competition; leadership in fundraising as chapter Vice President
Limited Brands; Sales Associate & Campus Representative; Oklahoma City
May 2008 – present
 one of the longest-serving employees at a million-dollar budget store; promoted brand & college events to campus organizations
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Fluent in Vietnamese, intermediate Spanish; writing for print, broadcast & web; social media, blogging & web management
One-man band experience; owner of professional grade camera equipment (Sony Z1U), Final Cut Pro & Avid; iNews proficiency
Honors
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Gaylord College Outstanding Senior: one student chosen annually to represent college at graduation and speak at convocations
South Central Broadcasting Society: 1st place TV News Producer and 3rd place TV News Reporter; awards night emcee
Association for Women in Communications: first to receive scholarship three consecutive years and speak at Byliner Awards
Broadcast Education Association: national recognition for TV reporting about mom of 11 returning to college after 30 years
Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association/Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters: 1st place feature story; 3rd place hard news
Associated Press/Oklahoma News Executives Award: one of two awarded statewide; based on commitment and academics
Education
University of Oklahoma, May 2012; Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, Broadcasting; Minors: Spanish, International Studies
Study Abroad: Gaylord College British Media Program, Summer 2009; Journey to Latin America, Summer 2010