Samantha Walker
Joplin,MO
Summary
Skilled journalist with a history conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Experienced in editing under deadline in Adobe Premiere. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms as well as audience engagement. Trained in data reporting using programs such as R Studio and SQLite. Has received training and mentorship from the Solutions Journalism Network and the News Product Alliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist/Assistant Producer
KOMU 8 News
10.2022 - Current
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Collaborated with producers and other journalists to create compelling content and stories
- Managed time to hit deadlines and turn stories for multiple shows a day
Customer Service Associate
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
08.2020 - Current
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Summer Innovation Fellow
Trusting News
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Brainstormed blog posts and content ideas for organization's website and newsletter
- Designed and developed a series of 'Trust Kits' focused on helping journalists and newsrooms work to gain audience trust
- Wrote for the Reynolds Journalism Institute "Innovation in Focus" series detailing fellowship
Education
Bachelor of Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO12.2023
Skills
- Social Media Engagement
- Story Development
- Breaking News Coverage
- Daily Reporting
- Data Journalism
- Adobe Premiere
Accomplishments
- 4-time recipient of the Missouri Broadcaster's Association Scholarship
- Co-leader of KOMU 8's solution journalism team
- Reynold's Journalism Institute Summer Innovation Student Fellow
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist/Assistant Producer
KOMU 8 News
10.2022 - Current
Summer Innovation Fellow
Trusting News
05.2022 - 08.2022
Customer Service Associate
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
University of Missouri - Columbia
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