Juston Ray Smith

608 Shady Lane, Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120…704.853.9975…www.justonsmith.com…inbox@justonsmith.com

Education
May, 2008 B.S. in Communications: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Electronic Media/Broadcasting
Minor in Sociology
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Employment History
July, 2008 -Present Video Editor WBTV, LLC / Raycom Media,
Charlotte, NC
Work with morning show producers to edit video and insert the edited video into the show rundown using
AP ENPS and BitCentral Edius non-linear video editing software. Experience with tuning in live shots with
ENG equipment.

May, 2007-August, 2007 News Intern WBTV, INC,

Charlotte, NC
Worked with the dayside and night side Executive Producer, Producers, Anchors, and Reporters to learn
the basic and in depth areas of local television news. I learned both production and
on-camera work.

January, 2008-May, 2008 PA: Floor Manager Appalachian Perspective,

Boone, NC
Worked as a production assistant for the 30-minute program produced by the Department of
Communication and hosted by Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock.

November, 2003-Present Organist Covenant United Methodist Church,

Charlotte, NC
Perform music abilities during the morning worship hour. I work with the Pastor, Worship Team,
and Choir Director to enhance the Sunday morning worship hour.
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Achievements
-Graduated Cum Laude, 3.61 GPA.
-Dean’s List: Spring Semester 2008; Fall and Spring Semester of 2006-2007; 2005-2006;
2004-2005 academic years.
- Chancellor’s List: Spring Semester of 2005-2006 academic year.
- Producing an Award Winning PSA: “The Open Door,” National Broadcasting Society Region 2 Winner.
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Skills
-Non-Linear Editing Software: Final Cut Pro 5.0, BitCentral Edius, NewsEdit, Apple LiveType,
Adobe Audition 2.0
- Associated Press ENPS News Production Software
- QSeries Client News Production Software
- Microsoft Sharepoint
- Microsoft Office 2000, 2003, 2007
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Interests and Activities
- President of the Appalachian State University Chapter of the National Broadcasting Society, Spring 2008.
- Vice President of the Appalachian State University Chapter of the National Broadcasting Society, Fall 2007.
- Member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society of Appalachian State University.
- Member of the Alpha Epsilon Rho Honors Society of the National Broadcasting Society.