BRANDON BOUNDS
13121 Woodward Boulevard, Garfield Heights, OH 44125| (216)-640-3352| bbounds@kent.edu

EDUCATION

Kent State University                                                                                                                                           Kent, OH

Bachelor of Science, Journalism                                                                                                                Graduation: May 2019

• GPA: 3.3

• Relevant Coursework: Multimedia Techniques, Writing Across Platforms, Storytelling Across Platforms, Photography, Broadcast Reporting, Broadcast Documentary, Reporting Public Policy, Law of Mass Communication, Storytelling with Sound

 

Honors and Leadership

• Oscar Ritchie Scholar

• National Society for Collegiate Scholars

• Akron Press Club Award

• Carnegie-Knight News21 program Fellow

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carnegie-Knight News21 Fellowship                                                                                                                                      Phoenix, AZ

Fellow/Kent State Representative                                                                                                                            January 2018 – Present

• One of 39 college students selected for the prestigious program

• Participated in a 10-week online seminar to research hate crimes in America

• Worked with students and staff on producing content for an online blog

Akron Beacon Journal                                                                                                                                                             Akron, OH

Metro Student Correspondent                                                                                                                                 January 2018 – Present

• Pitch and write stories on events and features in Akron, Ohio and other various types

WKSU 87.9, NPR-affiliated station                                                                                                                                              Kent, OH

News Intern/Reporter                                                                                                                                            January 2018 – Present

• Write stories for on-air and for web

• Produce scripts for hosts

• Post stories/scripts to website

Public News Service                                                                                                                                                                  Kent, OH

Contributing Reporter                                                                                                                                              August 2017 – Present

• Write stories, analyze data and produce video and audio pieces for the Ohio News Connection, a statewide enterprise newswire focusing on public affairs in Ohio

Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, Kent State University                                                                           Kent, OH

Public Relations Intern                                                                                                                                August 2017 – December 2017

• Coordinate all social media accounts for the SRVSS office and Green Dot

• Utilize marketing skills and on campus promote to build awareness of the office and Green Dot initiative

• Establish a communication and marketing plan to ensure clear, creative promotion throughout Kent State University

Teleproductions, Kent State University                                                                                                                                         Kent, OH

Master Control                                                                                                                                                 August 2015 – May 2016

• Converted video tapes into DVDs and digital files using Adobe Premiere Pro

• Used Microsoft Access to handle all sales and purchases

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

News21 Seminar

• Participated in an online class to research hate crimes in America while learning about media law and ethics about the subject

National Association of Black Journalists

• Active member at-large of the national organization and active Treasurer for the Kent State chapter

Investigative Reporters and Editors

• Member of the national organization that provides training and tips in investigative and accountability journalism

Poynter KSU Media Ethics Workshop

• Attended an annual media and ethics workshop hosted by Kent State University and Poynter Institute for Media Studies

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe AfterEffects |Adobe Audition | Adobe Lightroom |Associated Press ENPS | WordPress | Field Video Shooting of B-Roll & Interviews | AP Stylebook | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Blox CMS | Hootsuite