CAYLA GOFF
Cayla is an aspiring journalist with extensive experience in news. She aims to impact and inform her local community through storytelling on broadcasting and media platforms. Cayla has completed over four internships/mentorships and gained hands-on production experience in collegiate news media. Following her collegiate years, she secured a Fellowship opportunity in a top 10 market field, gaining skill sets and knowledge; she also gave back to her local community and undergraduate students in her Non-profit organization.
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RESUME/COVER LETTER
FAMU TV20 News at Five Aug. 2023-Present
Producer;Technical Director
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Facilitate morning editorial meeting, review pitches, assign stories, select lead story
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Create show rundown in ENPS for Monday's live newscast
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Organize show flow and story placement
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Write stories, add commands, select/edit CNN Newsource video
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Manage editorial learn including AP's, MMJ's, and anchor
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Operate video switch board for Friday's newscast
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Provide feedback to camera operations to ensure quality shot
FAMUAN Newspaper. Jan. 2023 - Current
Online Editor;Staff Writer;Opinions Assistant
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Pitch/write news, lifestyle, and entertainment articles
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Write stories in AP Style on deadline
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Edit and publish print articles written by students
Reference: Venise Toussaint
Reference: Douglas Blackburn
GRAY TV Mentorship Program. Aug. 2023 - Present
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One-on-one mentorship with local station news director
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Learn the ins and outs of the news business from industry professionals
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Shadows newsroom production
Reference: Sabrina Fuller
DREAM Foundation Aug. -Dec.2023
2023 Cohort Member
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Sports journalism member program for an HBCU students
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Career building through weekly workshops
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Work on college football projects such as the Florida Blue Florida Classic game
Reference: Mark Clifford
