Katherine Hill

Dallas, TX  214.364.0982  katherine_hill23@yahoo.com

BROADCAST JOURNALISM CANDIDATE  MAY, 2018

Well-rounded, involved college student with a consistent record of academic achievement combined with
extensive work experience, including:
 significant background in areas of study surrounding news & sports coverage and  Cumulative GPA: 3.44
production,
 strong communication, organizational, and digital media skills,
 leadership experience inside and outside the classroom, and
 broad international travel experience studying in Europe for five months.

EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE, AR: August, 2014 – May, 2018

 Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
 Key coursework in major: Sports Journalism and TV Production, TV Reporting and Producing
 Key elective coursework: Personal Financial Management, International Relations, and Spanish

LORENZO ‘DE MEDICI INSTITUTE – FLORENCE, ITALY: January, 2017 – May, 2017
 Coursework: textual analysis of famous British, German and American writers of the Italian Grand Tour, study of
social, economic, cultural, and political history of Florence through on-site learning around the city, and study of
Italian language
 Non-classroom activities: extensive planning in money management in various currencies and multi-national group
coordination
URSULINE ACADEMY - DALLAS TX: August, 2010 – May, 2014
 High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Arkansas TV (UATV) – Fayetteville, AR August, 2017 – Current
News Producer, Sports Producer, Sports Anchor
 Research, write, design, and present weekly television newscasts and sportscasts
 Shoot and edit press conferences and interviews
 Assist in graphics, audio, and video production of The Sports Advantage, the station’s longest running student-run
specialty show
 Host of Puck It, a new student-run show highlighting the University’s hockey teams

Masons Boutique – Fayetteville, AR September, 2017- Current

Brand Ambassador
 Represent the company and promote clothing brands on a social media platform
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Goetz, Inc. – Dallas, TX Seasonal, 2017-2018

Market Sales Representative
 Promoted and managed merchandise sales for over thirty product lines in the World Trade Center showroom
 Developed product portfolios for existing clients, established new buyer accounts, and increased overall sales

ESPN, CBS Sports, Razorback Nation – Fayetteville, AR August, 2016 – November, 2018
Gameday Assistant
 Provided on-field assistance to CBS Sports sideline reporter and producer and managed utilities for ESPN
 Assisted during pre-game shows, helped with game interviews, created social media posts, and participated in post-
game press conferences

KNWA & FOX 24 – Fayetteville, AR June, 2016 – December, 2016

Production Assistant
 Operated camera and teleprompter for nightly newscasts at two main Northwest Arkansas stations
 Worked 28 hours per week during the school year
 Assisted during specials including the University of Arkansas sporting events and the 2016 Presidential election

Athlete Sports Development – Dallas, TX May, 2014 – August, 2016

Personal Trainer
 Worked as a lead student trainer focused on developing middle and high school athletes
 Structured fitness programs, led workout sessions, and demonstrated proper technique for all exercises

St. Bernard Sports – Dallas, TX December, 2014 – December, 2015

Sales Associate
 Greeted and assisted customers, provided product suggestions, and managed product inventory

M3 Films – Dallas, TX May, 2013 – August, 2013

Summer Intern
 Created newsletters, transcribed films, and facilitated collaboration with movie directors

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Make A Difference Day Project Leader – Fayetteville, AR September, 2017 – October, 2017
 Recruited a team of 20 volunteers and oversaw service projects with a local non-profit
 Served as a liaison by effectively communicating between students, the Volunteer Action Center, and Soldier on
Service Dogs

Family Gateway – Dallas, TX August, 2012 – May, 2014

 Founded school club where students tutor children of the Family Gateway homeless shelter
 Social Media Chairman for Kids Helping Kids, a nonprofit organization serving the Family Gateway. Built
awareness of the Family Gateway Homeless Shelter using Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
 Planned monthly events for families and increased volunteer action
 Consulted with several sponsor companies to fundraise for first annual 5K Run