Alexandra Martino
183 Shaver Ave N Toronto, ON M9B 4N9 | - | -
| alexandramartino.com
EDUCATION
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
– Toronto (Sept. 2014 Apr.
2016)
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Postgraduate accelerated Journalism Program (Advanced Diploma)
specializing in Broadcast and Online
University of Ottawa
– Ottawa (Sept. 2010 Apr. 2014)
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Honours BSocSci, Cum Laude
Specialization in Political Science, minor in Theatre
Year abroad at the University of Birmingham
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
Rogers Sportsnet
Freelance Broadcast Associate, Intern (Jan. 2016 present)
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Research key storylines for game matchups in the OHL, NHL and NBA
Clip and slug feeds of live games using Dixon Multisport Logger
Write scripts for highlight packages using Q series programs
Create b roll and monitor visuals using Quantel
Work in a collaborative environment under tight, live television deadlines
Assist live coverage of CIS Championship week
Shadow positions around the newsroom eg. Broadcast Associate, Associate Producer,
Production Assistant, Producer
96.9 FM Radio Humber
Reporter, News Reader (Apr. 2015 Apr. 2016)
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Wrote and read newscasts live on air
Produced newscasts
Edited audio using Burli
Gathered audio for broadcast
Produced wraps and field reports
Managed newscasts in Burli
Humber TV
Anchor, Reporter, Writer, Editor (Apr. 2015 Apr. 2016)
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Anchored newcasts and sportscasts
Wrote, produced, shot, and performed stand up for field reports
Edited video using Adobe Premiere Pro
Decided on and compile footage using Reuters Media Express
Recorded footage using Camtasia
Managed newscast content using iNEWS
Conducted interviews
Humbernews.ca
Reporter (Sept. 2015 Apr. 2016)
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Pitched and chased stories daily
Created infographics using Piktochart and Infogr.am
Managed content using WordPress
Wrote, produced, shot and performed stand up for field reports
Conducted interviews
Used social media to find sources and promote online content
Humber Et Cetera
(college weekly)
Reporter – Sports beat (Jan. 2015 Apr. 2016)
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Pitched and wrote weekly stories
Conducted interviews
Covered college sports
Took and edited photos
Shatter Magazine
Art Director (Jan. 2015 Apr. 2015)
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Created magazine layouts using Adobe InDesign
Worked along with a team of designers and writers
Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop
Created infographics
Wrote stories
Used social media to promote online content
RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Swissport
– Mississauga
Lounge Administrator (Jun. Sept. 2014)
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Informed passengers of the features of the lounge
Announced flight boarding
Organized passenger lists and filed reports on total passengers
Prepared lounge at the beginning and end of the day
Worked in a team environment to create a clean, welcoming lounge
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Advanced proficiency in Italian and French
Thrive under tight deadline pressures
Strong performance skills on air
Proficient in iNEWS, Premiere Pro, Burli, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Wellrounded skills in creating content for online reports using Storify, Piktochart and
Timeline JS
Effective social media management and promotion using Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr,
YouTube and Instagram
Strong writer
Organizational skills
Work well in collaborative environments
