Michelle Sproat

sproatmichelle@gmail.com

Education
Lindenwood University |St. Charles, Missouri

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Broadcast Emphasis and minor in Communications

Related coursework: Video Production, The Digital Newsroom, Research and Argumentation, Online Journalism, Applied
Television News, Broadcast Newswriting, Television News Production, Television News Reporting,

Experience
LUTV News | Lindenwood University | August 2014- Present

Newscast Producer
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Ability to create a rundown and assisted in writing stories for live newscasts
Stack shows in a relevant manner
Assisted in creating a rundown for Lion Pride Sports

Sports Broadcast Director

Writer

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Director for LUTVs live broadcasts of the Lindenwood Universitys mens and womens basketball games
News stories for LUTV news segments
Sports stories for Lion Pride Sports

Reporter
Multimedia Journalist

Anchor

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Ability to upload video, text, photos, audio, and graphics onto a webpage
Anchor live newscasts in engaging manner
Anchor recorded weekly sports segment called Lion Pride Sports
Play-by-play and color commentator for ice hockey and lacrosse

Talent coordinator
o Corresponds with guests and producer for a student run late night talk show called Late Night Lions
o Communicates with the campus community via social media

Videographer & Digital Content Producer | Media Now STL | June 2014-June 2015

Produced videos with footage collected during camp activities

Edit videos in a timely manner
Uploaded content for the Media Now website and YouTube page
Worked as an activities staff member and assisted students during this 4-day journalism boot camp

Chicago Bandits | Rosemont, Illinois | May-August 2015

Uploaded photos and videos to social media

Worked as a social media correspondent
Assisted in game day tasks and activities

Student Employee| Oakton Community College | Des Plaines, Illinois | May 2015-Present

Leads students in first year orientation

Organizes call campaigns regarding student reminders
Assists at the enrollment center

Debate Coach & Judge | Niles West High School | September 2014-June 2015

Teaching first year debaters how to perform well in this activity

Traveling to debate tournaments and coaching teams as well as judging
Assisting the head coach with logistical work
Encouraged leadership skills

Daycare Attendant | Skokie Park District | Skokie, Illinois | January 2013-September 2014

Skills

Providing childcare for members of the SPD fitness center

Maintain profit records at end of each shift
CPR and First Aid certification

Able to efficiently use iNews, Avid Editing Software, Adobe Premier Editing Software, Deko, Wordpress, Social Media.