Laura Kurtz

(239) 784-6730 lakurtz@ufl.edu

Internships Warner Brothers, Media Research & Insights intern Los Angeles, CA. Performed daily Extra recaps, daily cable movie, and daily animation grids Developed potential WB show re-launch Performed 2012 graded markets for Mike & Molly and Two and Men Developed a curation package for Gossip Girl on Netflix

June 2012 to August 2012

WCJB TV-20 (ABC Affiliate), Programming/Promotions intern February 2012 to April 2012 Gainesville, FL. Worked with program director to run Nielsen logs for ABC and CW station affiliates Organized the book of syndicated feeds for shows Wrote and edited public service announcements Observed the news director, producer, and technical director WRUF-FM, Programming Intern Gainesville, FL. Ran station logs and input the weekend syndicated shows for station Worked with ratings from DMA books Trained incoming interns Worked on imaging for station and radio remotes Rock 104.com-FM, Programming Intern Gainesville, FL. Programmed holiday music and logged in music August 2011 to December 2011

December 2011

Special Skills TV and radio research skills include working with/interpreting ratings, shares, HUT, PUT, dayparts and drive times Production skills include editing, camera work, and key lighting Proficient in Arianna, Galaxy Explorer, Nielsen AdRelevance, Tapscan (myarbitron), Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Audition, Maestro Radio Automation, Photoshop CS6, Microsoft Office, Windows, and Mac OS Education University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Desired Degree: Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications Management Additional Education: Business Concentration Graduation Date: December 2012 GPA: 3.34 Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL. Degree: Associates of Arts in Communication, received December 2010 GPA: 3.76 Organizations The National Broadcasting Society The Golden Key International Honour Society Honor Thespian