Brittney Bri Jones

Cell: (901) 326-5040 brittjones72@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY
Ambitious, recent college graduate with strong work ethics and a diverse work background, exceeding all expectations of previous employers. Prepared to embrace new challenges in the workforce in order to become a successful multimedia journalist.
Effective communication and reporting skills Excellent strategist and creative thinker Able to adapt to new concepts and environments Self-sufficient, but also a team player

EXPERIENCE
11/2010-Present Independent Bank Memphis, TN Debt Collector Meeting monthly personal and team goals; consecutively awarded top performer of the month Contacting customers via phone, email, or mail; accepting payments over the phone Communicating with customers and maintaining customer relationships for business purposes 01/2012-05/2012 Fox-13 TV Memphis Memphis, TN Intern Reporter/Producer Creating story ideas and producing newsworthy content to be aired on television Writing scripts in iNews, video editing in Final Cut Pro, and controlling audio/cameras live Reporting news stories in the field 01/2012-05/2012 MicroMemphis Memphis, TN Reporter Reporting for an online hyperlocal newspaper; assigned to the Lifestyles beat Familiarizing myself with a specific neighborhood; creating contacts for future stories Designing page layouts and meeting strict deadlines

08/2011-12/2011 Insight News Memphis, TN Anchor/Reporter/Producer Anchoring, reporting, and producing for a news show played on television once a week Assisting other producers with writing and organizing for their show. Trained as audio tech, teleprompter, floor director, camera op, and other assigned duties. 11/2010 WUMR Memphis, TN Student disc jockey Volunteering as disc jockey at the campus radio station to a general audience Making on-air commercial spots, PSAs, and weather announcements 06/2007-05/2008 Teen Appeal Memphis, TN Student Reporter Writing stories and creating story ideas for citywide high school newspaper Training during summer camp to interview, write, and produce newsworthy stories.

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts (2012), Journalism with a concentration in Broadcast News University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

ORGANIZATIONS

Society of Professional Journalists

SKILLS/SPECIAL TRAINING
News-style writing and producing Social media marketing Video editing with Final Cut Pro Newsking and iNews efficient Basic Microsoft Office skills Typing 35+ wpm Training new employees Customer service Personal financial management

REFERENCES
Available upon request