ANNA R. HUNTSMAN
EMAIL: ahuntsman25@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Investigative Reporter: May—August 2019
News21, Phoenix, AZ ‒ National investigative journalism fellowship
- Hosted, produced five-episode podcast “State of Emergency”
- Shot, edited non-narrative video & documentary
- Wrote in-depth public policy story
- Traveled to Charleston, S.C. and San Diego to report on building in disaster-prone areas
Reporter: Aug. 2018—May 2019
WKSU 89.7 FM, Kent, OH – Northeast Ohio’s NPR member station
- Pitched and produced cut & copies, wraps and features using Adobe Audition
- Wrote broadcast copy for on-air programming
- Adapted stories for audio and digital platforms
Assignment Editor & Intern, May 2018—Jan 2019
WKYC-TV, Cleveland, OH – Cleveland’s NBC affiliate
- Coordinated breaking news & daily coverage at weekend assignment desk
- Wrote breaking news briefs on wkyc.com
- Assisted with coverage of major Cleveland events
Reporter: Jan. 2018—Sept. 2018
Ohio News Connection, Columbus, OH — Ohio’s Public News Service
- Wrote statewide public policy stories for Ohio’s branch of the Public News Service (PNS)
- Recorded & edited audio interviews
- Web stories published in PNS national podcast and by 30+ print, digital and radio outlets in Ohio
General Manager & News Reporter: Jan. 2016—Dec. 2018
TV2 KSU, Kent, Ohio – Kent State’s student-led television station
- As General Manager: Managed station’s entire operation, including hiring, budget and training
- Oversaw 250+ students & provided them with leadership and guidance
- As reporter: Created packages and VO/SOTs for 6pm newscast
- Edited video and packages with Adobe Premiere
- Conducted live hits & produced social media content
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Adobe Suite: Audition, Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign; Audacity Audio Recorder, AP ENPS, Chyron Lyric, Core Publisher, Ross XPression, Edius, Microsoft Suite, Tableau, TownNews, Vimeo, WordPress, YouTube. Highly experienced in using professional social media platforms.
HONORS:
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
John S. Knight Scholar
President’s List
EDUCATION:
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
August 2015—May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Summa Cum Laude
Honors College
You may download Anna’s resume here.
