1. Amanda Nichols
(816) 547-7259 | amanda.paige.nichols@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Kansas City Art Institute
Integrated Design CP, Began Winter 2014
New York University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and East Asian Studies, May 2014
Minor in Documentary, GPA: 3.263
Relevant Coursework: Documentary Theater, Documentary Master Class, International Beat Reporting NYC
Photojournalism, Advanced Reporting, Short Comedy Writing
EXPERIENCE
HGTV, New York, NY
Editorial Intern, Contributing Blogger, Fall 2013
• Provided and edited content for HGTV.com blog “Design Happens” and broader website content including
slideshows and articles.
CityEats, New York, NY
Editorial Intern, Contributing Blogger, Spring 2013
• Performed duties similar to those at Serious Eats relating more to restaurant dining experience.
Serious Eats, New York, NY
Editorial Intern, Contributing Blogger, Fall 2012
• Performed duties similar to those at Food Network with more field reporting in a smaller, community-based
platform.
Concordia Language Villages-Sen Lin Hu Chinese immersion, Callaway, MN
Head Cook Summer 2012, Assistant Cook Summer 2011
• Oversaw kitchen staff, managed food orders, prepared balanced meals for more than 200 campers and
staff, catered to dietary restrictions and allergies ranging from gluten-free to vegan. Collaborated with
Chinese staff in order to serve authentic dishes from various regions steeped in Chinese culture.
Food Network, New York, NY
Online Editorial Intern, Fall 2011, Spring 2012
• Provided and edited content for Food Network and Cooking Channel websites and magazine. Wrote posts
for “Healthy Eats” blog, built photo galleries, quality-checked website html for sponsor and fact accuracy.
WNYU Radio New York, NY
Radio Newscast Writer/Performer Fall 2010, Spring 2011
The Northmen's Log, Kansas City, MO
Entertainment Editor, Copy Editor, Writer, Page Designer, 2008-2010
• Edited stories in accordance with AP style, contributed story ideas, managed design and content for
entertainment section. Wrote and researched stories ranging from news to editorial.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hillcrest Community Garden Volunteer 2014-present
Story Pirates NYC crew 2013-2014
NYU Residential College Dormitory Leadership Service Program 2010-2013
Society of Illustrators MoCCA Fest Greeter, Aisle coordinator, Set up and breakdown crew, 2013, 2014
GreenFest NYC Waste Education Specialist, Photographer 2012, 2013
NYU Outreach Volunteer Program Summer/Fall 2010
SKILLS
• Familiar with Spanish; Conversant in Japanese; Advanced Mandarin Chinese skills from NYU study
• PC and Mac literate, MS office-proficient
• Proficient with Final Cut and Adobe CS 2-CC (particularly in Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Significant professional experience catering to special diets such as vegan and gluten-free
• Comfortable with digital content systems like Wordpress, Movable Type with or w/o CMS
• Professional experience shooting with DSLR cameras