MAXIMILIAN HESS

EDUCATION
BA; DIGITIAL MEDIA, CORPORATE COMMUNICATION MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
DECEMBER 2013 | GPA: 3.7/4.0 Milwaukee, WI

OBJECTIVE
Use previous communication experience and education further career goals in public relations, media relations
corporate communication and marketing after spending over four years in television news. Apply understanding
of advanced communication principles, social media skillset & branding strategies to advance external and
internal media presence.

EXPERIENCE
General Assignment Reporter WMTV-TV NBC15 | Madison, WI 1/2014 - present
News Intern WBNS-TV 10TV | Columbus, OH 6/2013 8/2013
Assignment Desk Editor WTMJ-TV TMJ4 | Milwaukee, WI 2/2013 6/2013
News Director / Reporter / Anchor Marquette University TV | Milwaukee, WI 5/2012 5/2013
Promotions Assistant WTMJ-AM 620WTMJ | Milwaukee, WI 5/2012 12/2012
Production Intern THE MORNING BLEND | Milwaukee, WI 1/2012 5/2012
News Intern WTMJ-TV TMJ4 | Milwaukee, WI 8/2011 12/2011
News & Production Intern RPR1 103.1 FM | Kaiserslautern, Germany 5/2011 8/2011
News Intern WDJT-TV CBS58 | Milwaukee, WI 1/2011 5/2011

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Public & Media Relations: new media & long-form writing, press & news releases, crisis communication,
client representation, public speaking, targeted marketing, & social media management for all platforms,
including but not limited to LinkedIn, Google+, Twitter, Facebook & Instragram.

Journalism: TV, Radio, Print multi-platform communication including producing, reporting, writing,
editing, shooting, live on-air presentation & credible source gathering.

Corporate Communication: critical & evaluative communication analysis, application of corporate social
responsibility principles and strategies, internal and external communication management (employee
communication management & analysis), intranet management and application.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Award for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism (3x) Milwaukee Press Club
Deans List, Diederich College of Communication Marquette University

STRENGTHS
Effective leadership and management; powerful, effective writing skills; understanding of new age media,
especially social media platforms and the management thereof; dedication to product development and
branding; ability to work in groups and develop ideas and strategies collaboratively; consistent development,
understanding and application of emerging communication technologies.


3513 ROMA LANE #1
MIDDLETON, WI 53562
414-412-0233 | MAXHESSTV@GMAIL.COM
@max_hess
COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL


MAXIMILIAN HESS




RECOMMENDATIONS
Excerpted from LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/pub/maximilian-hess/2b/6a5/27a/


Amy Jahns Assignment Manager, TODAYS TMJ4
Max is a dedicated, intelligent, capable and personable young man. I first took notice of his determination when he
interned with TODAY'S TMJ4. We nicknamed him the "Super Intern!". He picked up on everything quickly and we trusted
him with many projects. When the time came for some help on our assignment desk, he was the first person I called. He
jumped at the chance for more experience. I have no doubt that someday I will be working for Max!

Brenda Campbell Executive Director, Make a Difference Wisconsin
As a volunteer media editor at Make A Difference - Wisconsin, Max blew me away! He jumped right into the project. He
listened well and understood our need, developed a wonderful and creative media concept, provided regular updates, was
open to changes, and completed the project on time. The final product exceeds my highest expectations! Max has
something truly special. He's mature beyond his years, self-directed, bright, and creative. This is a young man with a very
bright future!

Vince Vitrano Anchor / Reporter, TODAYS TMJ4
Max is one of the brightest and most motivated interns with whom I've worked. He shows great initiative, and was trusted
with important duties. He certainly stands out. Whoever gives this guy his first real shot will not be disappointed.

Stephanie Graham Communication Professional, Journal Broadcast Group
Max was a dependable and enthusiastic employee. As an unpaid news intern, he was always on time and ready to do
whatever was needed of him. Max quickly learned how to produce news stories, and helped reporters with their stories
through his own connections, and by helping to gather information on breaking news. Max has a strong grasp of the news
"business", and I'm sure he'd be a valuable asset to any company.
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Chris Ford News Director, WHEC-TV
Max Hess, quite simply, gets it. He is hard-working, curious, personable and persistent. He is a creative problem-solver
who understands how to make the most of social media platforms in the era of crowd-sourced news. Max has a bright future
in this business, and I know that he would be an asset to any newsroom.

Andy Cieciwa, Assignment Manager, WISN-TV
Max knows news. He continues to impress me since I the first day we met when I was interviewing for an internship at
TMJ4. Max handles himself well in the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced news environment. Whether working
independently or assisting someone, Max gets results and that is key in this business.


Additional recommendations & references upon request.
3513 ROMA LANE #1
MIDDLETON, WI 53562
414-412-0233 | MAXHESSTV@GMAIL.COM
@max_hess

COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL