Nick Austin
San Jose
Summary
Journalism student with hands-on experience at Update News and The Spear. Skilled in delivering engaging stories under tight deadlines and adept in video and audio editing. Committed to ethical journalism and proficient in news and sports coverage. Known for strong writing and editing skills.
Reference: Rodney Knox
Email: Rodney.knox@sjsu.edu
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Reporter
Update News
San Jose
01.2025 - Current
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Filmed b-roll footage as needed for news stories or special reports.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current affairs by reading newspapers, magazines, and online publications.
- Collaborated with producers, directors and other crew members to develop story ideas.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Student Writer
The Spear
San Jose
08.2024 - Current
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Pitched compelling story ideas in editorial meetings.
- Conducted in-depth research on a wide range of topics to prepare for interviews and articles.
- Received assignments and evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Wrote game recaps, opinion pieces, and analysis stories on my various college sports teams, including football, women's basketball, women's volleyball, men's golf, men's water polo, and women's swim and dive.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Education
Bachelors of Journalism - Journalism And Mass Communication
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2025
Skills
- Story pitching and writing
- Editing (video and audio)
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- AP style
- Deadline management
- Strong writing skills
- Ethical journalism
- Fact-checking
- Interviewing
Accomplishments
- SJSU presidents' scholar, 2024 Fall
Timeline
Student Reporter
Update News
01.2025 - Current
Student Writer
The Spear
08.2024 - Current
Bachelors of Journalism - Journalism And Mass Communication
San Jose State University
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