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Nitya Kumar
501 North Maple Ave. # 311
Fayetteville, AR 72701

(817) 680-6420

OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented and organized student with experience in customer service, promotions,
broadcast journalism and media production seeking to use news writing, reporting skills to
contribute to an organization in the entertainment industry.

EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Anticipated graduation date June 2018
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism

EXPERIENCE
Razorback Sports Network / SEC Network, Fayetteville, AR August 2016-Present
Position: Student Assistant
Exercised knowledge of current athletes, coaches, and season information.
Served as camera operator for the Arkansas Razorbacks Womens Soccer team.
Served as stage manager for SEC Network Talent for the Arkansas Razorbacks Womens
Volleyball team.
Edited sports hype videos using Avid.
Prepared graphics and statistics during football games in real time.

Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, Fayetteville, AR May 2016-August 2016

Position: Social Media Intern
Composed lived tweets during morning show.
Gathered feedback from listeners.
Monitor the Twitter feed.
Scheduled tweets for afternoon and weekend posts to ensure on-going activity.

UATV, Fayetteville, AR October 2015-Present

Position: Anchor, Producer & Audio Tech
Anchor on UATVs Razorback Reelz
Prepared set for live newscast.
Managed audio during the live show to ensure high definition sound quality.

TJ Maxx, Fayetteville, AR February 2015-May 2016

Position: Sales Associate & Cashier

Greeted customers and maintained a level of conversation during their store visit.
Assisted with customer complainants, questions, and requests.
Organized incoming inventory and shelving.
Promoted specific lines under the guidance of management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Proficient in many social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Blogger,
LinkedIn, HootSuite and Word Press.
Skilled in Windows and Mac OS, MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Avid,
TINT, and Xpression.

npkumar@uark.edu

Nitya Kumar
501 North Maple Ave. # 311
Fayetteville, AR 72701

(817) 680-6420

Experience with community and broadcast journalism, multimedia reporting, news writing,
feature writing, AP Style, and public speaking, camera operating, interviewing.
Able to perform tasks efficiently and effectively, time management, organization & leadership
qualities.
Previous video editing, live sports production, office, news room, & control room experience.