ASHTON HACKMAN

Multimedia Journalist & Graphic Designer

I am a junior at Indiana University studying broadcast journalism with a minor in Spanish.
I have years of video production and editing experience as well as extensive graphic and motion graphic design experience.
EXPERIENCE
On-air Journalism Intern (May 2023 - August 2023, December 2023)
• Turn packages for same-day on-air use
• Fill in as an anchor when absences occur.
• Update social media with pertinent and timely information
• Re-write on-air packages for web format 
• Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Assistant Executive Director (August 2023 - Present)
• Oversee an organization with over 150 active members
• Collaborate with the executive team to coordinate production times, expenses, events, etc.
• Oversee the redevelopment and launch of the organization's news website
News Producer (August 2023 - Present)
• Oversee a department of 30+ student journalists
• Check scripts and videos before each newscast
• Assist in leading pitch meetings for story ideas
• Construct a newscast weekly with different video and audio elements
News Reporter and Anchor (August 2021 - Present)
• Report weekly for both IUSTV news programs
• Write and edit video content on politics, social issues, campus life, health, education, and international affairs
• Reach an audience of around 2,000 cross-platform
Co-host, What's Up Weekly (January 2022 - May 2022)
• Co-host weekly broadcasts where we discuss local and national entertainment news and events
• Conduct in-studio interviews with notable guests
• Construct the show’s rundown every week using Rundown Creator


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