Ashley Thompson
Aspiring Journalist, Producer, and Storyteller
RESUME
Education
Boston University College of Communication
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Liberal Arts Concentration in Spanish
Work
Experience
BUTV10 On That Point, Executive Producer
Jan. 2011 - present
- Organize and direct show tapings
- Research national and international news stories
- Write and edit program scripts
- Host programs
- Operate camera and prompter during show tapings
- Contribute ideas about current events and international affairs for program content
- Supervise staff members
- Direct editorial meetings
- Interview students for street segments
- Send out general staff emails
Skills
WORD
EXCEL
POWERPOINT
PUBLISHER
FINAL CUT PRO
COREL VIDEO
GOOGLE SPREADSHEETS
PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE ACROBAT
MOTION
AUDACITY
SOUNDSLIDES PRO
HOOTSUITE
TWEETDECK
Languages
SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE)
2010 - present
Women for Women International at Boston University, Secretary
Jan. 2013 - present
2010 - present
Help to create and organize events, create posters, and record meetings. Use social media to regularly update Facebook page and Twitter account.
Harriet E. Richards Cooperative House, Head of Public Relations
Jan. 2013 - present
Help to create and organize events, create posters, and record meetings. Utilize applications such as TweetDeck, Hootsuite, and Instagram to spread the word about the house. Create and organize blog posts.
World Vision, Media Relations Intern
May 2012 - August 2012
Provided research, writing, editing, and media monitoring support to World Vision's media relations team, focused specifically on natural disasters, global conflicts and fast-breaking international events of humanitarian importance.
Brookline Access Television, Intern
Jan. 2012 - May 2012
- Involved in pre-production of BATV news show
- Manage content and write scripts for BATV news show
- Direct, record, control audio, and serve as talent for BATV
- Update show tapings
- Tape community events for field shoots
- Edit videos and content for BATV broadcasting
Affiliate Media, Intern
June 2011 - July 2011
- Filmed, edited and produced video segments
- Produced commercial scripts and storyboards
- Researched and recorded advertising, digital, and social media agencies
Activities
Member of:
- Women for Women International at Boston University
- Global Awareness Project
- Inner Strength Gospel Choir