Megan Gray
Phone: (205) 746-7312 Email: magray1@crimson.ua.edu
Experience Summary
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Experienced in researching and pitching story ideas.
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Well versed in copyediting, editing of interviews, and proofreading,
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Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
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Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter.
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Experience with camera equipment
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Well practiced in interviews and maintaining relationship with sources.
Education
Undergraduate Program University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa Hoover High School, Hoover, Alabama
Major in Broadcasting, minor in English Studies Avanced Acedemic Diploma
2010-Present 2007-2010
Professional Experience
Editor – WVUA-TV, Tuscaloosa, Al
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Edit, rewrite, and proofread all content going into the newscast. Including video and sounds on tape.
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Work with the producer and reporters to edit content of video and presentation of video.
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Understanding what is news worthy
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​​​​​5/1/2013-May 2014
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Cameraman-WVUA-TV, Tuscaloosa, Al
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Understanding the importance of angles
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Understanding how to work the equipment
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Able to determine what is considered an important shot
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Knowledgeable in maintaining equipment
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​5/1/13-May 2014
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Writer, Newsroom - WVUA-TV, Tuscaloosa, Al
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Assisted reporters in writing news stories
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Accompanied reporters on assignments.
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Fielded calls from listeners on news line.
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Operated equipment (edius, ENPS, finalcut pro,, Adobe Premiere).
5/1/13-May 2014
Server- Wings U/Bobs Victory Grille, Tuscaloosa, Al
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Performing customer service by taking orders and serving food to customers
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Increasing sales by suggestive selling technique’s
7/17/11-Present
Computer Skills
WordPerfect • Microsoft Word • PageMaker • Ventura Publisher • IBM and Macintosh Systems