Alasyn Zimmerman

Alasyn.Zimmerman@colorado.edu

http://www.linkedin.com/in/alasynzimmerman

www.alasynzimmerman.com

Education
University of Colorado Boulder
B.S Journalism-Broadcast News, Emphasis in International Affairs

August 2011-May 2015(Expected)

Skills
AVID, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Software Systems, Broadcast Script Writing, Reporting, Anchoring, Interviewing, iNews
and EZNews Software Systems, Web-Writing, Interpersonal Communication, Social Media, Public Speaking, Operating Camera and Studio
Systems, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Search Engine Optimization,

Experience Highlights

University Communications: Boulder, CO

Student News Team Member/PAC 12 Network Correspondent

August 2014-December 2014

June 2014-August 2014

January 2014- May 2014

Shadowed reporters and photographers on various stories as well as producers, directors, and anchors throughout the
studio and control room
Wrote and edit stories as well as shot standups in the field
Worked the assignment desk and communicated with assignment editors to develop stories, follow up on leads and
connect reporters and photographers in the field to newsroom members.
Produced, wrote, and anchored an anchor segment
Logged tape and developed package scripts and web copy

University of Colorado Boulder

CU Student Ambassador

Pitched Stories to production team on a daily basis

Wrote 8 -10 scripts on a daily basis, and worked with production team members on performance and production strategy
In the same day, shoot stories and assist in collecting assets for the web series program What Matters

KCNC TV, CBS Denver

General News Intern

Anchored and Reported for Boulders only live televised newscast twice a week
Shot, wrote, and edit solo journalist packages in addition to creating web stories
Fill-in anchor/producer for weather segments
Served as the assistant producer for multiple newscasts
Developed anchor packages as needed, in addition to creating V O/SOTS and writing scripts for newscasts

bieMedia: Denver, CO
On-air Reporting Intern

September 2014- Present

Served as Production Assistant and on-air talent for PAC 12 Network documentary- expected air April 2015
Collect and transcribe interviews for CU Broadcast Services, create video stories for CU Student Life Section on the CU
Boulder Today newsletter, distributed to entire CU student body.
Write radio stories for various media outlets in Colorado.
Pitch story ideas to supervisor and find the appropriate sources through the University of Colorado.
Assist with any tasks for the Broadcast Media Coordinator as needed

NewsTeam Boulder: Boulder,CO

Reporter/Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

September 2012-Present

Lead tours to prospective families on a weekly basis during the school year and summer
Speak to audiences ranging from 2-50 people per tour
Participate in v arious recruitment activities for the University of Colorado
Selected as one of two ambassadors to give a special presentation to prospective families during the Student for a
Day program

Honors/Awards
Miss Front Range 2014 (Miss America Organization) 1st Runner Up to Miss Colorado 2014, External Vice President of the CU Panhellenic Council, President of
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Served as Director of Greek Affairs for C U Student Government, Presented with a Women Who Make a Difference Award by the
University o f Colorado W omens Resource Center, Featured in University of Colorado Spark and Future Ad Campaigns, Order of Omega Honor Society
Member, Awarded Outstanding Member in Campus Involvement at 2012 Greek Awards, First Freshman woman awarded CU Miss Greek 2012, CU Theatre &
Dance Department Talent & Creativity Award Recipient,