Carolyn Maynard

2326 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

(603) 496-5894 carolynmaynard13@gmail.com
http://www.carolynmaynard.weebly.com

Former news producer looking to break into the public relations world with 4+ years of experience
crafting compelling stories visually and through the written word. Possesses a B.S. in Journalism.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEONARD, SCIOLLA, HUTCHISON, LEONARD & TINARI, LLP, Philadelphia, PA
PR Coordinator and Legal Assistant, January 2016 Present
Write the firms weekly blog and craft social media posts to share blog content
Monitor social media metrics and Google Business pages
Helped design and launch the firms first new website look in 10+ years
Aided in the strategizing and coordination of the firms first radio ads
Draft legal documents, interact with clients, and provide general support for attorneys

KEZI 9 NEWS, Eugene, OR

Morning News Producer, June 2014 October 2015
Selected news content, determined order, and wrote anchor scripts
Wrote web articles and social media posts, often under a tight deadline
Timed and managed the live broadcast, often adding breaking news stories
Researched local, national, and international content using reliable sources

BUTV10, Boston, MA
Associate Producer and Post-Production Editor, September 2010 May 2014
Script writer from January 2012 to May 2013
Post-production editor September 2013 to May 2014

WHDH, Boston, MA
Assignment Desk Intern, January 2014 April 2014
Called sources to gather information for use in broadcasts
Handled communication between reporters, news writers, and producers

NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS (NECN), Newton, MA

Newsroom and Assignment Desk Intern, May 2013 August 2013
Edited videos for air in evening broadcasts
Assisted anchors with research for interview segments
Operated teleprompter during nightly newscasts
Handled communication between reporters, news writers, and producers

EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, May 2014
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Expert in Microsoft Office
Use of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn in a professional capacity
Proficient with Blogger, Wordpress, YouTube, Final Cut Pro X, Lightroom
Quick and motivated learner
Highly organized