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    Dustin T. Barnes is seeking a reporter position and has over 10 years of experience reporting for television stations in Mississippi and Louisiana. He graduated summa cum laude from Grambling State University with a degree in Mass Communication. Barnes currently works as a general assignment reporter for WDBD-TV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he covers stories, conducts interviews, updates websites and utilizes non-linear editing software. He previously worked as a reporter for KNOE-TV8 in Monroe, Louisiana, where he created packages and constantly updated their website. Barnes is involved with the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

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    Dustin T. Barnes is seeking a reporter position and has over 10 years of experience reporting for television stations in Mississippi and Louisiana. He graduated summa cum laude from Grambling State University with a degree in Mass Communication. Barnes currently works as a general assignment reporter for WDBD-TV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he covers stories, conducts interviews, updates websites and utilizes non-linear editing software. He previously worked as a reporter for KNOE-TV8 in Monroe, Louisiana, where he created packages and constantly updated their website. Barnes is involved with the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

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    Dustin T. Barnes is seeking a reporter position and has over 10 years of experience reporting for television stations in Mississippi and Louisiana. He graduated summa cum laude from Grambling State University with a degree in Mass Communication. Barnes currently works as a general assignment reporter for WDBD-TV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he covers stories, conducts interviews, updates websites and utilizes non-linear editing software. He previously worked as a reporter for KNOE-TV8 in Monroe, Louisiana, where he created packages and constantly updated their website. Barnes is involved with the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

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    DUSTIN T.

    BARNES
    209 A Brendalwood Boulevard
    Brandon, MS 39047
    (318) 267-1171
    E-mail: dtbarnes2003@yahoo.com

    OBJECTIVE To become a reporter at a reputable, aggressive television station that


    is committed to delivering compelling, factual, and relevant news
    and information in a timely manner to its viewers.

    EDUCATION Grambling State University REFERENCES


    Grambling, Louisiana
    B.A. Degree in Mass Communication Kathy Times
    May 2007 Anchor
    Summa Cum Laude Graduate WDBD-TV
    1 FOX 40 News Place
    April 2008-Present Jackson, MS
    PROFESSIONAL WDBD-TV (Fox News Affiliate) (601) 946-5859
    EXPERIENCE Jackson, Mississippi
    kathytimes@jxntv.com
    General Assignment Reporter
     Cover an array of stories, ranging from education to
    Hubert Tate
    politics, from human interest to hard news.
    Reporter
     Conduct daily calls to elected and public officials to garner
    WALA-TV
    story ideas.
    1501 Satchel Paige Dr.
     Respond to calls and reply to e-mails from viewers about Mobile, AL 36606
    issues affecting them and address them to city leaders. (601) 454-0456
     Localize national and international news stories and explain hubert.Tate@fox10tv.com
    to viewers how the information impacts them.
     Deliver news stories that air during the newscast in the form Gina Swanson
    of a package, voiceover (VOs), and/or voiceover/sound-on- Reporter
    tape (VO/SOTs). WDSU-TV
     Make public appearances to functions on behalf of the 846 Howard Place
    station. New Orleans, LA 70013
     Relay information about stories to promotions department (504) 756-0722
    to tease for upcoming newscast. gswanson@hearst.com
     Maintain constant contact with assignment managers
    throughout the day on the progress of stories. Mike Ingalls
     Update the station’s website regularly to keep viewers News Director
    abreast on the latest, breaking information. 1 FOX 40 News Place
     Post pertinent video to web stories using the latest Jackson, MS
    technology. (601) 922-1234
     Possess working knowledge of non-linear editing software. mikeingalls@jxntv.com

    July 2007-April 2008


    KNOE-TV8 (CBS News Affiliate) ACTIVITIES
    Monroe, Louisiana
    General Assignment Reporter  National Association of
     Created story ideas for daily packages to air on newscasts. Black Journalists
     Covered city and parish government; established and
    maintained a professional relationship with public officials  Alpha Phi Alpha
    and business leaders. Fraternity, Incorporated
     Wrote and edited factual and thorough through live and
    taped reports.  Greater Mt. Calvary
     Constantly updated the station’s website to keep viewers Missionary Baptist Church
    up-to-date on the latest news and information.
    DUSTIN T. BARNES
    209 A Brendalwood Boulevard
    Brandon, MS 39047
    (318) 267-1171
    E-mail: dtbarnes2003@yahoo.com
     Stayed abreast on current news coverage on all levels.
    DUSTIN T. BARNES
    209 A Brendalwood Boulevard
    Brandon, MS 39047
    (318) 267-1171
    E-mail: dtbarnes2003@yahoo.com
    DUSTIN T. BARNES
    209 A Brendalwood Boulevard
    Brandon, MS 39047
    (318) 267-1171
    E-mail: dtbarnes2003@yahoo.com

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