Resume

Jessica (Jesse) Hanus

49 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester, NY 14609

(518)248-7466

hjesse@gmail.com

jessehanus.com

PROFILE

I am a recent journalism graduate with experience publishing in multimedia platforms. I am looking for a challenging full-time position that lets me explore complex stories using multimedia.

SKILLS

  • Digital photography
  • Audio editing (Audacity)
  • Video production (Final Cut, Premiere Pro)
  • Beat reporting
  • Blogging
  • Mastery of AP style

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology :: Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science in Communication – Journalism :: 2008-2011
GPA: 3.81/4.0

Schenectady County Community College :: Schenectady, NY
Associate of Science in Business Administration :: 2005-2008
GPA: 3.87/4.0

EMPLOYMENT

Rochester City Newspaper :: Rochester, NY
Freelance Writer/Photographer :: June 2010-Present

  • Research, fact check, and write feature articles and blogs on a strict deadline.
  • Photograph images to accompany articles of mine and other writers.
  • Provided all story ideas, photos, and written content for the annual Student Survival Guide, along with two interns.

Democrat and Chronicle :: Rochester, NY
Freelance Writer :: May 2011-Present

  • Write articles for HerRochester.com, a section of the online publication that celebrates the women of Rochester.
  • Produce articles on a tight deadline that focus on topcis of interest to local female readers.

Groove Juice Swing / Independent :: Rochester, NY
Swing Dance Instructor, Performer, Executive Board Member :: May 2006-Present

  • Assist in the planning and execution of three yearly workshop weekends with upward of 250 attendees, weekly classes, and weekly and monthly dances.
  • Film and edit video recaps of classes as well as promotional videos.
  • Connect with students of all ages while maintaining energetic and encouraging attitude.

RIT’s Reporter magazine :: Henrietta, NY
Writer :: Sept. 2009-May 2011

  • Experience writing news, leisure and feature articles.
  • Regularly work on a deadline.
  • Collaborate with editors, other writers and photographers to complete pieces.

The Docking Station:: Henrietta, NY
Online magazine for Dept. of Communication at RIT
Editor, Writer :: Jan.-May 2010

  • Assist in choosing, assigning and editing articles.
  • Responsible for finding stories and writing articles relating to communication at RIT including colloquiums, programs and other RIT initiatives.
  • Contribute ideas to design of website and logo.

MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE

  • Live Coverage: Imagine RIT innovation festival :: Official live blogger for TEDxROchester
  • Video Stories: Imagine RIT Exhibitors :: Gordon Webster band on playing for swing dancers
  • Audio Stories: East Ave. Wegmans expansion :: Groupon’s impact on local businesses
  • In-Depth Pieces: Rochester’s local food movement :: Rochester International Jazz Festival :: Profile of WXXI news director Julie Phillip

AWARDS

RIT Digital Journalism Tool Development Contest :: Rochester, NY
2nd place, ExtreeNews.com :: May 2011

  • Created a hyper-local news web app that finds news based on the user’s geographical location.
  • Worked with a programmer to build the website, provide feedback and make modifications.
  • Developed a business plan which detailed cost structure, product testing, implementation and advantages for news organizations.

Kearse Writing Award :: Rochester, NY
Journalism Category :: March 2010

  • Wrote a research paper titled, “The Rise of Infotainment and Its Impact on Audiences and Political Involvement.”
  • Concluded that infotainment can and has increased political interest and has the potential to increase political involvement, especially in younger generations.

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