Skylar Findlay
Sacramento
Summary
Experienced journalist with a background in multimedia storytelling and content creation. Skilled in developing impactful news and broadcast content that drives audience engagement and garners recognition. Proficient in video and news production and adept at conducting thorough journalistic research while collaborating effectively within a newsroom.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Editor
The State Hornet
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided creative and managerial direction on visual broadcast-related news, resulting in multimedia content that resonates with local and target audiences.
- Mentored and organized a staff who became proficient in multimedia storytelling.
- Cross-sectioned and worked alongside different departments of The State Hornet to create packaged news pieces.
- Awarded on a national collegiate level for multimedia and broadcast news pieces.
- Advanced in Adobe Creative Cloud and utilized other production tools to manufacture high-quality news content.
Multimedia Staffer
The State Hornet
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed a proficient understanding of Adobe tools to understand a news production timeline and project.
- Collaborated with other staffers and departments at the publication to become a well-versed staffer.
- Completed numerous multimedia videos concurrently to meet deadlines and accommodate the audience.
- Advanced in script-writing, interviewing, anchoring, editing and other post-production needs.
- Pitched creative and informational news pieces that attracted and well-served the local and target audience.
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
04.2022 - Current
- Provided positive first impressions to potential customers through genuine connections and personal testimonies.
- Gained teamwork and problem-solving skills to contribute to an inclusive space for both the customer and other staff involved.
- Gathered an understanding on company goals and targets within a day-to-day basis.
- Trained and mentored new associates within the retail location.
Lifeguard
Premier Aquatics, Lifeguard
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Prevented risks of possible water injury and ensured the safety of others at the pool.
- Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
Barista and Cashier
The Liquid Leaf
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Gained knowledge and experience with various coffee and food-related items and beverages.
- Assisted in food and beverage preparation while resolving issues with minimal disruption to kitchen flow.
- Became familiar on inventory and personal stock within the café.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2025
Murrieta Valley High School
Murrieta, CA06-2021
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- News reporting and anchoring
- Video editing
- Deadline management
- Social media posting
- Multimedia story packaging
Timeline
Multimedia Editor
The State Hornet
01.2025 - 05.2025
Multimedia Staffer
The State Hornet
01.2024 - 01.2025
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
04.2022 - Current
Barista and Cashier
The Liquid Leaf
08.2020 - 10.2020
Lifeguard
Premier Aquatics, Lifeguard
05.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University, Sacramento
Murrieta Valley High School
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