Max Schwartz

GV: 424-253-4629 | maxschwartz1@me.com

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EDUCATION
University of Southern California, B.A., Broadcast and Digital Journalism & Political Science, Anticipated May 2016
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SKILLS/ABILITIES
Adobe Premiere, Advanced
Wincue, Advanced
Avid (Newscutter & Media Composer), Proficient
Drupal, Advanced
Final Cut Pro, Advanced
Wordpress, Adroit
Adobe Audition, Advanced
Netitor, Proficient
Audacity, Adroit
WaveCart, Advanced
Adobe Photoshop, Proficient
GoPro, Proficient
iNews, Proficient
Sony Cameras, Advanced
Newsboss, Advanced
Amateur Radio (Ham), Technician Class License
GenCG, Advanced
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JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
(When multiple positions held, position(s) in italics is the most recent.)
Producer & Host, The Hot Seat
September 2013 Present
! Select and schedule interview guests
! Write questions
! Edit and publish interviews
Camera Operator, Assignment Editor, Graphic Artist, Assistant Director,
Director Shadow & Multimedia Journalist, Annenberg TV News
February 2013 Present
! Write and edit scripts
! Edit video
! Tape interviews and b-roll
! Co-led and co-hosted ATVNs 2014 Election Night Coverage
Co-Host, Political Talk
February 2013 January 2014
! Developed stories for weekly show
! Wrote and edited scripts, and selected sound bites and edited the weekly show
! Was the main host/discussion leader
Reporter, Annenberg Radio News
September 2012 December 2012
! Covered press conferences, protests, etc. in Downtown and South L.A.
! Wrote and edited packages for the newscast
! Produced and co-hosted Annenberg Radio News Live Election Night Coverage
Associate Producer, Platforum Politics
September 2012 December 2012
! Pitched story ideas for the weekly show
Staff Reporter, Executive Producer, Senior Reporter & Editor-at-Large,
Neon Tommy
August 2012 Present
! Report on breaking, local, national, long form and political news
! Pitch story ideas
! Edit, publish and post stories from news reporters
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Jet Brokerage Intern, Apollo Jets
June 2014 August 2014
! Researched and cold called to obtain new clients
Intern, Office of Assembly Member Richard Bloom
June 2013 August 2013
! Completed special projects
! Performed clerical duties
Intern, The Bigger Picture with Timothy Spangler
May 2013 August 2013
! Selected and developed main topic for weekly show
! Selected and scheduled the interview guest for the main topic
Student Intern, USC Sports Information Office
August 2013 Present
! Perform media relations, statistical and clerical duties
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HONORS & AWARDS
Annenberg Deans List
Spring 2013, Spring 2014