Samantha Perez is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Journalism with a minor in Spanish. She has experience writing for both print and broadcast media as a staff writer for The Red & Black newspaper and as news director and host for WUOG 90.5 FM radio station. She has also interned at WKYT-TV in Lexington, KY where she aided producers and coordinated news content. Samantha maintains a 3.78 GPA and has received several honors and scholarships for her academic and leadership achievements.

1. Samantha Perez
Athens, GA • 859.402.6718 • samperez@uga.edu • www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaeliseperez • www.sam-perez.com
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Athens GA May 2022
Bachelor of Journalism in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications
Certificate: New Media Studies Minor: Spanish Cumulative GPA: 3.78 Major-Related GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework:
• Media, News, and Consumers
(JOUR 3030)
• New Media Production (NMIX
4110)
• Journalism Writing (JOUR 3190)
• Intro to New Media I (NMIX
4220)
• New Media Topics (NMIX 4200)
• Law of Mass Communication
(JRLC 5040)
• Intro to New Media II (NMIX
4221)
• Information Gathering (JOUR
3090)
EXPERIENCE
Staff Writer, The Red & Black, Athens, GA, March 2019 - Present
• Research content for weekly stories
• Produce high quality content for the news desk under strict deadlines
News Director, WUOG 90.5 FM - The Athens Journal News, Athens, GA, January 2020 - Present
• Manage the two weekly Athens Journal News programs
• Communicate with WUOG staff about meetings, show times, and stories
• Operate The Athens Journal News Twitter account and section on the WUOG website
• Attend weekly executive committee meetings
Show Host and Content Writer, WUOG 90.5 FM - The Athens Journal News, Athens, GA, January 2019 – December
2019
• Write news stories each week on international, national, and local topics
• Deliver the news live on-air during thirty minute shows
• Source through audio bytes to select relevant explanations to enhance the listeners' experience
Intern, WKYT-TV, Lexington, KY, April 2018 - May 2018
• Aided producers in developing and organizing a newscast
• Participated in writing, story development, and showcasing of news content on air and online
• Coordinated with news managers and assignment editors in determining content needs while learning how to
enhance content with graphics, make time sensitive decisions, write clearly for multiple platforms on tight
deadlines, and display strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Assisted reporters by helping research stories and content needs
Camp Counselor, Camp Crestridge for Girls, Black Mountain, NC, May 2019 - July 2019
• Lived with and tend to 8-10 campers per two-week session
• Supervised and evaluate skills and skill instructors
• Ensured campers maintain good hygiene, proper behavior, and safety
• Assisted in set up/preparation for various events
• Encouraged camper participation and punctuality in all activities
• Helped campers to be organized and controlled at assemblies, meals, rest period, bedtime, and other necessary
times
• Worked with co-counselor in planning cabin devotion each evening

2. Sales Associate, Athleta, Lexington, KY, February 2018 - August 2018
• Utilized expert knowledge of Athleta product combined with passion for activity, health and wellness to educate,
inform, inspire and wardrobe customers with the right activity or wellness offering
• Respected the customers, took pride in the brand mission, the product, the store, and its team and works to
deepen the relationship with customers in order to provide an innovative and compelling shopping and
community experience
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP
Chi Omega Fraternity Athens, GA August 2018 - Present
Mu Beta Chapter Member
Bylaw Committee Member (Spring 2019)
Sisterhood Support Group Leader (Fall 2019)
DiGamma Kappa Professional Broadcast Society, Athens, GA September 2019 - Present
Member
• Network with professionals involved in broadcasting
• Learn valuable skills about entering the industry
• Gain hands-on experience with writing, directing, producing, shooting and editing while maintaining a
professional competence
Wishmakers UGA Athens, GA August 2019 - Present
Chi Omega Sorority Representative
• Raise money to make dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical
• Host events, percentage nights, and fundraising campaigns
• Coordinate directly with the children granted a wish
• Recruit a team within the sorority as well
• Establish and maintain an open line of communication concerning events
TEDxUGA Athens, GA August 2019 – December 2019
Student Council Member & Presenter Advisor
• Work with a presenter to curate a TED talk
• Learn how TED formulates talks
• Tailor the curation process to an individual presenter’s needs
• Develop and host the fall Student Idea Showcase alongside other student council members
• Interview applicants for the fall showcase
Trailstones Volunteer September 2019 - Present
Mu Beta Chapter Member
• Lead a online video chat with a group of 8th
graders in encouraging, Gospel-centered conversation
Freshman Greek Leaders Athens, GA October 2018 – May 2019
Member
• Selected from an applicant pool of 140 students
• Attended biweekly meetings covering topics intended to prepare students to get ready for the professional world
UGA HEROs Athens, GA August 2018 - Present
UGA HEROs is a non-profit that provides quality of life care for kids infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in the state of
Georgia.
Member and Fundraiser
HONORS & AWARDS

3. • Kate Jeter Mu Beta Memorial Scholarship
• Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate
• AXA Achievement Scholarship
• Grady College’s McBrayer Broadcast Sales Management
Grant
• Classic Scholarship
• Deans List 2019