ASHLI J.

LINCOLN
ashlijoi@gmail.com tt 770-815-2786

Objective

Seeking a position as a television reporter at a station which places a premium on prolific enterprise reporting,
strong writing, hard work and compelling storytelling.

Experience Highlights
WJCL News- Savannah, Ga
April 2013- Current
Multimedia Journalist
As a multimedia journalist at WJCL I gather news content, provide enterprise stories and gain sources that
contribute to the daily newscast. I meet deadlines, both for broadcast stories and on digital media. I have a special skill
set how and where to locate information that contributes to the story. Ive been commended particularly for gaining
cooperation from otherwise unwilling interview subjects, eliciting compelling sound bites and locating key public
records to form the basis for stories.
Fill in anchored for weekend shows
Interviewed federal, state and local government officials, political candidates, convicted felons, school
officials, victims of crime, and others affected by news events we are covering.
Covered local stories that gained national attention; in particular the Georgia Ports Authority warehouse fire,
Paula Deen law suit, and the Escapade Casino boat that was stranded off the Georgia coast.
Host a weekly segment called Crimestoppers
Shoot video for daily stories
Edit all my own stories
Used social media to break and promote stories and to help develop prominent profile in the community
Made numerous personal appearances at civic events on behalf of the station
WSB-TV Channel 2 News - Atlanta, Ga
January 2012 April 2013
Special Projects Researcher
As a researcher, I assisted the special projects unit in producing and gathering content for investigative stories. I
primarily worked on daily investigative stories by gathering information, shooting undercover clips, and formulating
story ideas.
Field produced news stories
Wrote and submitted open records request; retrieved, organized and analyzed documents received as a result
Developed contacts, particularly in court clerks offices where basis for stories often found, and in other
government offices
Mined Pacer system for federal court records
Shot video in field for daily stories
Researched and logged database for long-term investigative projects
Wrote, produced, tracked and shot stand-ups for many stories I researched, as part of paid traineeship
Prepared reporter for and attended public speaking engagements
Fulton County Government Television- Atlanta, GA
Reporter & Production Assistant

June 2010- December 2011

Primary responsibilities were to assist with the day-to day operations of FGTV, by working with
producers in preparation for show tapings. Initiated and developed various show topics. Wrote and edited
scripts. Produced, Reported and edited for the flagship show Fulton Today
Formulated story ideas
Interviewed various political county and state officials

Ashli J. Lincoln

Qualifications Summary
Detail-oriented professional prepared to excel as a television news reporter and contribute to station objectives.
Film and Television Production: Wide- ranging knowledge of video and radio projects from inception to
completion. Effective at writing and editing scripts and packages; experience using production equipment;
along with on camera experience.
Administration and Communication: Provides efficient administrative support for a wide variety of
projects. Prioritizes and organizes workloads to meet strict deadlines. Establishes and maintains strong
working relationships with management.
Technical Proficiencies: Final Cut Pro, Avid, Quantel , Non- Linear Editing
Strengths and Accomplishments: Excellent organizational and communication talents; Enthusiastic and
creative; Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills
National Association for Black Journalist
Investigative Reporters & Editors Association

Education
B.A in Broadcast Journalism (2009) - Hampton University
Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, Hampton, Virginia

Resume Reel
www.ashlilincoln.weebly.com

References available upon request