SAM BIGELOW
Journalism & Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
DESERET DIGITAL MEDIA, SALT LAKE CITY — INTERN, FREELANCE WRITER
September 2017 - Present
Worked with a team to create original news content for Deseret News. Worked to gather story ideas, optimize headlines, peer edit articles, and create original artwork for articles. Compiled daily analytics regarding Deseret News' audience and stories.
THE DAILY UNIVERSE, PROVO, UTAH — CAMPUS/LIFE EDITOR
May 2018 – Present
Worked with an editorial team to plan, edit, and publish digital news content. Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, as well as the Daily Universe webpage. Worked to gather story leads and ideas, and to source, write and edit content for digital publication. Designed graphic images and shot photographs for use with news articles, and edited audio and images.
BYU ELEVEN NEWS, PROVO, UTAH — WEBMASTER, EDITOR
May 2017 – June 2017
Worked with broadcast reporters to edit and write articles based on broadcast segments. Recorded and edited video segments, and managed a YouTube channel. Managed online SEO.
EDUCATION
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, PROVO, UTAH
September 2014 - Present
Improved general knowledge regarding arts and science, with an emphasis in music, film, religion, and the humanities.
BYU SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS, PROVO, UTAH — BA IN NEWS MEDIA
October 2016 - Present
Learned and improved skills in writing for news media, including print, digital, broadcast, and social media. Gained experience in broadcast video and audio recording/editing.
SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere
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Proficient in planning and conducting interviews
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Expert social media management
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Strong, professional writing ability
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Proficient in analyzing and compiling daily webpage analytics
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Friendly, outgoing, works well with others
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Basic knowledge of computer programming and web design
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Basic knowledge managing and operating audio editing equipment