CHARLES WATSON

1220 N. Broad Street, Apt. 406, Philadelphia, PA 19121

C: 267-255-5866
Charlesj2115.cw@gmail.com
SKILLS
Team player Microsoft Office

Broadcast scriptwriting P2 camera experience

Broadcast and AP style writing skills
Videography

Social media

Public Speaking

Knowledge of Final Cut Pro



WORK HISTORY
Student Reporter
Philadelphianeighborhoods.com
Covered underserved and underreported neighborhoods in the Northwest 01/2014 - 05/2014
section of Philadelphia on a weekly basis.
Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Wrote, edited and produced stories and videos for multiple platforms, including internet
and digital channels.

Intern
WTXF-TV (FOX 29)
Worked on the assignment desk answering viewer questions, listening 09/2012 - 12/2012
to police scanners and making police rounds.
Also conducted interviews, sat in on several court sessions taking notes
for reporters, logged tapes, greeted guests and helped produce several segments.
Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.

Psychiatric Tech
C.A.T.C.H. Inc.
Assist consumers with daily living skills such as personal hygiene and medical responsibilities. 06/2011 - Present
Provide counseling, guidance and redirection to consumers, as needed.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism
Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
3.23 GPA 2014
Journalism coursework
High School Diploma:
Central High School - Philadelphia, PA
2010
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Contributor to Emmy Award-Winning special Black on Black: The Conversation Continues
Recipient of the John and Peggy Dotson Award for excellence in journalism in 2014
Fall 2013 Temple University Dean's list
Fall 2012 Main Anchor/Consumer Reporter of Temple Update on TUTV

REFERENCES
Neil Ortiz
Editor, PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com
215-740-5039
Berlinda Garnett
Producer, WTXF-TV (FOX 29)
215-982-5617
Intern/Student Teacher
Journalism Work Shop, Edison High School
Assisted instructor with teaching journalism ethics. 09/2013 - 12/2013
Helped to construct lesson plans.
Led lessons concerning writing in AP style.