1. John Thomas Asebes
4620 Gramercy Court Raleigh, N.C. 27609 asebesj10@yahoo.com (919) 609-1129
Education
Bachelor in Communications Public Relations, East Carolina University Greenville, NC May, 2014
GPA 3.0
Experience
WVVA News, Multimedia Journalist, Bluefield, W.V. 9/2014-Current
Responsible for engaging community and generating multiple lead news stories each day
Leads news department in stories posted per month, 60+
Fronts stories Live in the field daily for evening and late shows using live truck or LiveU
Shoots, edits and writes packages
One man band
Generates 2-3 lead stories daily
Volunteers 100+ hours in community and establishes rapport with community leaders
Adjusts to change in schedule and reports dayside and night side shifts weekly
Acts as weekend fill in Sports Anchor
WCTI/News Channel 12, Market #99, Reporter/Photojournalist Intern, New Bern, N.C. 6/2014-8/2014
Photojournalist/Photographer for Category 2 Hurricane Arthur during the eye of the storm, 70
mph winds and stinging rain
Assists reporters in daily tasks to report real news to meet deadlines
Edits video and news packages for reporters and anchors, using Edius non-linear software
Exports edited packages from the edit bay to news rundown slot for real deadlines
Conducts and records interviews of community leaders, members and law enforcement
Writes scripts for producers and online articles in AP format
500+ volunteer hours
Scores the first ever 100% on WCTI Photographer test
Awards
Ironman Louisville Finisher
100% on WCTI Photographer test
Volunteer, Community Involvement
100+ Volunteer hours at the Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department
Coaches two little league basketball teams
6 out of state mission trips from 2007-2012
LINK TO REEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJVypn2t82s
List of references:
Reporter, Kyle Horan
(804) 513-4174
Denver7
Chief Photographer, Allen Fairbanks
