Amber Degree

ajdegree1@catamount.wcu.edu

107 Ridgeview Drive

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

(704)466-1985

amberdegree.wordpress.com

OBJECTIVE: I am a hard-working, committed, and dedicated communication broadcasting journalism graduate with proven organizational
skills, looking to be a part of an excellent marketing team at a TV station. I want to use my strong talents in developing creative story ideas,
social media and marketing, and producing high quality work under pressure within deadline to be great asset for WCNC.

EDUCATION

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Bachelors of Science Degree in Communication August 2013- May 2017

Concentration in Broadcasting
Minor in Journalism

EXPERIENCE

WBTV TV station

Newsroom Intern Charlotte, NC

Produced news packages May 2016- July 2016

Wrote for the WBTV web page
Interviewed sources during events
Edited B-roll and other footage
Shot stand-ups for portfolio

Western Carolina Journalist

Online Magazine Cullowhee, NC

Writer September 2015- May 2017

Produced stories weekly about campus communities and special events

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Department of Annual Giving Cullowhee, NC

Student Supervisor/ Fund Caller September 2014- May 2017

Online Ambassador for the Dept. of Annual Giving

Called alumni of Western Carolina University
Collected donations from alumni for student scholarships
Helped alumni stay connected with Western Carolina University

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Edius, Final Cut-Pro, Teleprompter, Adobe CC, Premiere, Excel
Also familiar with ENPS and MOS

LEADERSHIP

Active member of Society for Professional Journalists Cullowhee, NC

Founding member of RTDNA
Active member of National Association of Black Journalists September 2015- Present
 References
1. Macy Andrews
WCCB
News Producer
Phone: (828)550-7975

2. Maureen OBoyle
WBTV
News Anchor
Email: MOBoyle@wbtv.com

3. Jennifer Torsiello
WBTV
Content News Manager
Email: JTorsiello@wbtv.com

4. Claire Burns
Western Carolina University
Director of Annual Giving
Email: cjburns@email.wcu.edu
Phone: (904)994-5409

5. Donald Connelly
Western Carolina University
Communication Dept. Head
Email: dconnelly@email.wcu.edu