1. Francesca AmikerJACKSONVILLE, FL  (AVAILABLE TO RELOCATE)  PHONE: (404) 626-2292  FRANCESCA.C.AMIKER@GMAIL.COM
EXPERIENCED REPORTER
NEWS | INVESTIGATIVE | ENTERTAINMENT | FEATURE
Honors & Awards
2014 National Press
Photographers
Association
Graduate
2014 National
Association of Black
Journalist Member
2011 CBS Fellowship
Best Story Winner
2011 International
Radio & Television
Society Fellow
2010 T. Howard
Media Foundation
Fellow
 Enthusiastic storyteller who makes all 6 senses of the viewer come alive.
Professional Experience
NIGHT BEAT REPORTER Jacksonville, FL
Channel 4, WJXT-TV AUGUST 2014-PRESENT
-Interviews, writes and fronts two separate stories in LIVE nightly broadcast.
-Thrives on breaking news and within deadline-intensive environments.
-Currently leading investigative pieces that have resulted in legislation change
for community.
-Rapid writing skills (Also produces content on Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Impeccable ability to connect with public for top interviews
MORNING REPORTER Lansing, MI
6 NEWS, WLNS-TV AUGUST 2013-AUGUST 2014
-Presents compelling, energetic and clear LIVE shots daily.
-Shoots, writes, edits VOSOTs and PKGs for later shows. Represents station at a
dozen events monthly.
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER New York/Los Angeles
BLACKTREE TV 2011-2013
-Reports LIVE from 63rd EMMYS, Harry Potter Deathly Hollows red carpet
premiere, Planet of the Apes and many more red carpets/movie junkets to
create engaging content for online YouTube channel.
-Continuously updates social media to push views to channel.
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER Atlanta
BET NETWORKS 2011-2012
-Hosts Black Carpet at 2011 and 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards Show.
-Interviews Hip-Hop game changers, LL Cool J, Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Twista,
Tyrese, DJ Khaled and more.
Education
Vanderbilt University — Nashville, TN
BA in Communications
Top Ten Outstanding Senior