LaKendria Kenner

Carbondale, IL 62901

(618) 319-4447

lkener8@siu.edu

 

Summary of Qualifications:

• News writing for radio and television
  
• Copywriting
  
• Single and multi-camera production skills
  
• voice-over skills
  

 

Education:     

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL             

Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and Digital Media; December 2014

Major: Radio, Television and Digital Media, Specializing in Videography

Minor: Advertising                 

    

John A Logan College, Carterville, IL

Associate of Arts, May 2012

 

Relevant Experience:

WSIU Radio News, Carbondale, IL

News Producer; August 2014 – Present

• Digitally edit using Adobe
  
• Write news pieces for broadcast on WSIU Regional NPR Station
  
• Record audio in studio and on location
  
• Conduct interviews with city officials business professionals and the general public
  

    Volunteer; January 2013 – August 2014

• Assisted in production of Daily newscast
  
• Developed skills including: writing, editing, and anchoring
  

 

Community Dateline, Carbondale, IL

Volunteer; January 2013 – May 2013

• Auditioned and selected to conduct voiceovers for television
  
• Produced bi-weekly voiceovers
  

 

River Region Evening Edition:

• Operation of studio cameras, & filming various shots
  
• Working under the direction of producers & floor directors
  

 

Additional Skills:

• Video editing and production: Final Cut Pro, Adobe creative suite
  
• Multimedia audio slideshow: Sound slides, Photoshop
  
• Social networking/marketing: Twitter, Facebook, blogging, LinkedIn
  
• News writing: News Research, news anchoring, news interviewing, Timed to meet network deadline
  
  
• Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages, Adobe InDesign
  
• Cameras: Sony 570, HDR HMC 80p, AGHMC 80p
  
• Lighting: Proficient in the basics of lighting
  

 

Blog address:
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