1. Maxwell White
182 Birch Hill Dr. Rochester, MI 48306.
(248) 464-3535
mwhite81992@yahoo.com or max.white@wxyz.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Digital Producer at WXYZ-TV: August 2014 – Present
 Write original content stories for our website, WXYZ.com, using AP Style. Includes
writing headlines using SEO optimization & showcasing videos and photos in stories.
 Edit stories from reporters and other newsroom personnel.
 Monitor and post to the station social media pages, which includes Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram. In charge of page on weekends and weekday nights.
 Build pages, contests, and more dealing with the Scripps content management system
(CMS).
 Cut and edit video for website by uploading to CMS video system.
 Digitally cover major Detroit and national events, including North American
International Auto Show, Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, Woodward Dream Cruise and
tree lighting at Campus Marius Park.
 In charge of digital content for Detroit Grand Prix weekend. Non-stop digital and
social push for two races in Detroit with the IndyCar series, plus three other racing
series.
 Member of Society of Professional Journalists and Michigan chapter of the National
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Associate Producer at WXYZ-TV: May 2014 – August 2014
 Write VOs and VO/SOTs for anchor reads.
 Create banners, full-screens & OTS graphics for air.
 Learn how to stack and showcase a news show, including anchor positions, graphics
and video.
 Work closely with producers, executive producers, editors and reporters for stories.
 Seek out stories for shows from wire services including the Associated Press, CNN
Newsource and ABC NewsOne.
Web Intern and Digital Producer at WXYZ-TV: January 2014 - May 2014
 Write web stories and VO scripts for air and online.
 Edit reporter scripts and re-write for web, cut video, and publish video online.
 After first month as an intern, I was hired as a temporary Digital Producer while a
producer was on medical leave.
Newsroom Intern at WDIV Local 4 Detroit: August 2013 - December 2013
 Work on the assignment desk with assignment editors to decide on stories.
 Shadow and assist producers of the 5-7 a.m. shows and 4-6 p.m. shows.
 Work in Avid iNews to gather information for past, future, and current stories.
 Conduct interviews with people including Zayd Allebban, Elizabeth Smart and more.

2.  Log interviews for special projects, the Local 4 Defenders.
 Assist on HFR shoots for special projects.
Delivery Driver for CJN Baking Distribution: May 2006 - August 2013
EDUCATION
Wayne State University
Major: Broadcast Journalism: Graduated Cum Laude, May 2015
 GPA: 3.80 (out of 4.0)
 4 semesters on Dean’s list
 Recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters/WXYZ
Scholarship & George and Mabel Slocum Foundation Scholarship
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Expert in social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
 Excellent knowledge of Web Content Management Systems and Avid iNews.
 Proficient knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
 Some knowledge of HTLM and CSS.
 Excellent knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Avid and Canon XA20 camera.
 Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
 Speak some Spanish and Italian.
References available upon request