LEAH JOHNSON

l_nikole@yahoo.com leahnjohnson.wordpress.com 214-883-6910 2233 Birch Dr. Little Elm, TX 75068

EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Aug 2011 May 2015
Journalism, Spanish
George Mason University:
Washington Journalism and
Media Conference
Summer 2010
Explored the creative,
practical, and ethical
tensions inherent in journalism
and media

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer
Microsoft Office Suite, Basic
knowledge of Macintosh,
WordPress, Camayak
Production
Sony NX5U, Final Cut Pro X,
Avid, iNews, various studio
cameras, every technical
position in newsroom,
anchoring, directing,
producing

INVOLVEMENT
Organizations
National Association of Black
Journalists
Texas Intercollegiate Press
Association competitor
Mustang Bridge mentor
Alternative Breaks member
Honor Societies
Mortar Board

AWARDS
Scholarships
Belo Scholarship
Becker Communications
Scholarship
Texas Association of
Broadcasters Scholarship
Alternative Breaks Scholarship
Black Alumni Scholarship
Minority Academic
Achievement Award

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SMU Magazine
June 2014 May 2015
Write an article a week
Create and implement multimedia strategies for web
Post pictures and manage Instagram account
The Daily Update, Crew Member
2012-2015
Help produce daily student-run newscast with 6AM crew call
Work every position in newsroom including directing, producing and
anchoring
KTVT/CBS 11, News Intern
Spring 2015
Rotated between positions in newsroom such as producing
Shadowed reporters and photographers in the field
Wrote my own packages and edited them using AVID
The Dallas Morning News, Breaking News Intern
Fall 2014
Covered early crime and local news for the breaking news desk
Produced content for crime blog and other DMN digital
publications
Reported on-the-scene from Dallas metropolitan areas
Punto TV, Crew Member
2012 2014
Help produce weekly student-run Spanish newscast
Work every position in newsroom including directing
KXAS-TV/NBC 5, News Intern
Summer 2014
Printed scripts and ran teleprompter
Wrote 6 articles for web
Shadowed reporters in the field
The Daily Campus, Assignments Desk Editor
Spring 2014
Previous: Staff Writer and Metropolitan Editor
Served as central point of contact for publication of content in
print, online and broadcast
Coordinated coverage needs of all editors
Sent weekly blasts to all writers and journalism classes with story
ideas
D Magazine, Advertising Intern
Fall 2012
Prospected for new leads and aided in the overall client-service
effort
Meadows Museum, Facilities Coordinator
2013 2014
Maintained aesthetics of museum by communicating damages to
management
Served as liaison for facilities services and management
Served as assistant to building manager
Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, Staff Supervisor
2011- 2014
Led a team of 20 student employees
Conducted monthly audits of staff skills
Conducted new employee orientation, two staff meetings a year
and CPR/AED certification classes once a year
Mentored and trained two staff members for point of sale