Kylie Obermeier

5 Buswell St.
Bostom, MA 02215
(805) 256-0997 kylieko@bu.edu

Education Boston University, Boston, MA, September 2013Present

BA Journalism, BA Sociology (Dual Degree), December 2016 (Expected), 3.75 GPA

Recipient of the Boston University Presidential Scholarship for academic achievement

and leadership. Only awarded to approximately 5% of incoming students. Deans List, 20132015.

Villanova Preparatory High School, Ojai, CA, August 2009May 2013

Diploma, Summa Cum Laude, 4.2 GPA

Internships BU Today, Boston, MA September 2015-Present

Editorial intern at Boston Universitys news outlet, BU Today. Write restaurant and nightlife reviews and

upcoming event guides. Occasionally write audio transcriptions for videos.

Downtown Ventura Partners, Ventura, CA, May 2014August 2014


Assisted the Executive Director with various tasks, such as web site updates, hosting events at downtown
businesses and general administrative and clerical duties.

Work Experience

Extracurricular
Activities

Mechanical Engineering Department, Boston, MA, October 2014May 2015

Worked at the front desk and perform miscellaneous duties including sorting mail, answering phones,
making copies and delivering documents. Ensure printer functionality in several different buildings.

The Daily Free Press, Boston, MA, September 2015-Present

Features writer for Boston Universitys independent student newspaper. Write articles, primarily about
music, art and culture.

The Quad Magazine, Boston, MA, January 2015-May 2015

Writer for Boston Universitys independent online magazine, The Quad. Wrote articles and took

photos, primarily about music, art, and culture. Promoted from freelance writer to staff writer March 2015.

The Buzz Magazine, Boston, MA, September 2014-December 2014
Writer for Boston Universitys student-run lifestyle magazine, The Buzz. Wrote articles, and took photos
for the music and arts sections.
WTBU Radio, Boston University, Boston, MA, January 2014May 2014
Promoted to Co-DJ at Boston Universitys radio station, WTBU. Planned and executed a weekly music show,
Garage Sale.

WTBU Radio, Boston University, Boston, MA, September 2013December 2013

Interned as a DJ at Boston Universitys radio station, WTBU. Participated as part of the DJ team in a weekly
music show. Learned how to operate audio booth equipment.
Villanova Newspaper, Ojai, CA, September 2011May 2013
Wrote articles, oversaw design, layout and printing of the bi-monthly school newspaper. Acted as Senior
Editor, during senior year. Content of the newspaper was not limited to coverage of school events but also
included articles on national and global social issues.

National Honor Society (NHS), September 2010May 2013

NHS recognizes high school students for achievement in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and
character. Assisted with the admissions process of new members and participated in NHS events and
community service.

Skills
Basic photo and video editing skills using Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere. Working knowledge of

audio recording and transcribing for videos. Working knowledge of photography with a DSLR camera.

R
eferences

Mitchell Zuckoff, Professor of Journalism, Boston University, (617) 353-5968, zuckoff@bu.edu

Michelle Johnson, Professor of Journalism, Boston University, (857) 353-3296, mijohn2@bu.edu
John O Rourke, Editor at BU Today, (617) 353-7350, orourkej@bu.edu

Awards National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Jan 2014 to present

California Scholarship Federation Scholar, September 2009May 2013

Member of the National Honor Society, September 2010May 2013

Academic Excellence in Computer Graphics, May 2013

Academic Excellence in Sociology, Psychology, and Religion, May 2012

Academic Excellence in English, May 2010