Britney Craig

3425 SW 2nd Ave. Apt. 254 Gainesville, FL 32607

Phone: 501-772-3130 E-Mail: BritneyNCraig@yahoo.com Website:
BritneyCraig.Weebly.com
Reporter Reel: BritneyCraig.Weebly.com/reporter-reel.html

Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

May 2014 Graduate

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism

Minor in French

Study Abroad, Centre de Linguistique Applique, Besanon, France

May 2013-June 2013

Completed coursework in French culture and society

Learned to establish relationships quickly with people in an unfamiliar environment

University of Missouri, Columbia

August 2010-May 2011

Studied at University of Missouri during freshman year of college

Journalism Experience
Photographer, WCJB-TV20, Gainesville, FL

November 2014- Present

Worked as photographer on weekends

Sharpened shooting and editing skills
Made and maintained relationships within the Gainesville community

News Producer, WCJB-TV20, Gainesville, FL

September 2014- Present

Noon/5:30 p.m. Producer

September 2015-present

Produced both the Noon and 5:30 p.m. shows

Pitched story ideas daily
Found content for both shows and wrote all news stories
Produced reporter live shots
Worked closely with reporters to find stories and compelling story angles

Sharpened writing skills and learned to write more quickly and efficiently
Working on launching first-ever 5:00 p.m. show that I will produce
Morning Show Producer

September 2014-September 2015

Produced TV20s Morning Show that runs from 5:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.
Assignment Desk Manager for overnight and breaking stories
Found content for show and wrote all news stories
Booked guests for interview segments
Hired and managed Associated Producers at the station

UATV Anchor/Volunteer, University of Arkansas TV Station, Fayetteville, AR

2011-May 2014

September

Active Volunteer at UATV, over 40 hours of service

Anchor for Monday nightly news
Received Best Newscast in 2014 South Central Broadcasting Society Awards
Learned to compensate for mistakes made during live television
Reported live shots for nightly news
Efficient in operating prompter, making graphics, and running cameras

View From The Hill Assistant Producer, UATV, Fayetteville, AR

December 2013

August 2013-

Found content for show and booked guests

Ran teleprompter, graphics and/or cameras
Assisted producer in making sure the show ran smoothly

Intern, KNWA/Fox 24, Fayetteville, AR

Summer, 2012

Newsroom intern
Assisted reporters in newsroom and on assignment
Assisted producers by writing readers for the shows

Learned first-hand how a typical newsroom operates

DJ, Soul On The Air, KXUA Radio, Fayetteville, AR

December 2011

September 2011-

Played music for radio station KXUA

Discussed newsworthy topics on radio show Soul on The Air

News Writer, The Arkansas Traveler, Fayetteville, AR

October 2011

August 2011-

Found newsworthy stories to write for the student-run newspaper at the university

Memberships
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

November 2012- present

General member

December 2013- present

Ivy Leaf Reporter, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

2013

January 2013-December

Took photos and wrote summaries on various programs held

Sent flyers and press releases to different media outlets around campus

National Association of Black Journalists

August 2010- present

General Member

August 2012- present

President, University of Arkansas Chapter

August 2011-August 2012

Helped reestablish the University of Arkansas Chapter of NABJ

Spread the word about the revived organization to gain membership
Organized advertising work NABJ did for other organizations

Skills
Non-linear Video Editing

News Writing
3

Creative Writing

Public Speaking

Camera Operating

Proficient in French

Microsoft Office

Electronic News Production System

Audacity