I'm working towards a career as a journalist, whether it's print, online, or radio. Throughout my time at the University of Central Missouri, I have been able to be flexible and gain skills in-writing
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For the last year, I have been working as a reporter and currently promoted to an Features editor at the student newspaper, The Muleskinner. As an editor, I have gained strength in communicating with direct reports, writing and editing stories by a deadline, and help produce any audio recordings for online coverage.
Want to connect? My email is [email protected]
My resume will get you to know more about me and my experiences!
Software:
Audacity, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Equipment:
Cameras: Sony PXW-Z, Canon T5i
Tripods: Manfrotto, Vinten Microphones: Shure SM-58, Shotgun, Wired/Sony Lavalier Lighting: On Camera LED, GVM LED 3-point light kit
Others: Boom Pole
ESSAYS:
Conflicts in Middle East affecting the Art World: The war between Israel and Hamas and how it is affecting art exhibits.FEATURES:
Scholarships celebrate struggles and shared visions: The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Scholarship was started by the Association of African American Faculty and Staff at UCM in 1994. Each year, UCM alumni and patrons donate to the scholarship, which financially awards three students involved in community building in Warrensburg and their home communities. Read moreFootball Office Remodel Honors University of Central Missouri Hall of Famer Terry Noland: On Sept. 7, The University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation and UCM Athletics celebrated the completion of the Terry Noland Football Office Complex remodel project. Read moreOutstanding Alumni Reflect on Their Experiences: The University of Central Missouri was founded in 1871 and has created long-lasting memories for its students. UCM alumni thrive after graduation, going into different fields and experiencing different parts of life when at one point they were all in the same place. Read more
OPINIONS:
UMG has a falling out with TikTok due to contract disputes: TikTok goes silent on Feb. 1 after Universal Music Group takes their music off due to not meeting a licensing agreement. UMG is one of the leading music companies, known for investing in major artists, financially or marketing-wise. Now big artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and BTS no longer have their music displayed on their TikTok profiles and have been removed from posted videos. Read moreNew Trend: Artists switching genres: Throughout many decades of music, there has been a wide variety of artists who have been known to change their music style or genre. For most musicians, they tend to find themselves in one genre, stick to it and somewhat it becomes their personality. Read moreFans Boycott Hybe: Over the course of the last six months, people from across the world have started boycotting major companies due to the genocide towards Palestinians after the Israel-Hamas war started on Oct. 7, 2023. The most known companies being Mcdonald’s, Starbucks, Zara, Disney and so on. Read moreKamala Harris uses Summer Brat Trend to Bolster Campaign: If there was one album to describe this past summer, it would be Brat by Charli XCX. The high-energy club classics of the album quickly spread in popularity across the internet through TikTok dances and viral memes, establishing a memory for the summer. Read more
Romeo and Juliet News Feature: Director of Romeo and Juliet at UCM gives his insight on what it's like directing a Shakespeare classic.Produced, Written, Edited: Riley King
Guests: Dr. Aaron Scully
Bad Day Gone Worse: Adrienne can't seem to win at Fortnite, or life either.Produced, Written, Edited: Riley King
Actors: Meah Piedimonte, Adrienne Chavez, and Jaimie Sill-Enno
Girls Talking Pop: The girls talk about the latest hot topic internet trends. From JoJo Siwa to Nickelodeon child stars.Produced, Written, Edited: Riley King
Guests: Meah Piedimonte, Adrienne Chavez, and Jaimie Sill-Enno
News Story Feature: The director of digital learning and innovations, Carol Knight, and students go over the future for UCM's new school platform, Brightspace.Produced, Written, Edited: Riley King
Guests: Callie Mears, Meah Piedimonte, and Dr. Carol Knight
Girls Talking Pop: The girls talk about the latest hot topic internet trends. From JoJo Siwa to Nickelodeon child stars.Produced, Written, Edited: Riley King
Guest: Meah Piedimonte, Adrienne Chavez, and Jaimie Sill-Enno
Abigail's First Day: Follow Abigail on her first day to her "big girl job."Produced, Written, Edited: Riley KingActors: Callie Mears, Riley King
Scamming PSA: Here are some guidelines to follow in order to not get scammed!
Produced, Written, Edited: Riley King
Sound: Purple Planet and Zapsplat