Jacqueline Ho

2603 Hannah Farm Court, Oakton, VA 22124 T: (703) 725-9257 E: jacquelineho88@gmail.com

Objective Education

To contribute my news judgment and strong writing and video production skills to best serve and inform the local community for whom I am reporting

American University, School of Communication

M.A. Broadcast Journalism and Public Affairs Merit Scholarship 2012-2013 Reporter at campus newspaper, The Eagle

Class of 2013

University of Western Ontario

B.A. Honors Specialization in English Language and Literature Editor of campus newspaper, The Gazette

Class of 2011

Experience

District Wire News Reporter

Jan 2013-Present

Gained experience putting on a weekly hour-long newscast in D.C. as a reporter, producer, media manager, anchor, assignment editor Strengthened broadcast enterprising, shooting, writing and editing skills by producing multiple packages as a one-man band in one day Wore multiple hats in newsroom to gain deeper understanding of different roles and how the newsroom is run Played large role in pre- and post-production of newscasts, including editing entire newscast and rewriting stories for web

Investigative Reporting Workshop Reporting and Web Production Intern

Nov 2012-May 2013

Assisted reporters and producers with investigative projects for website and FRONTLINE Conducted and compiled research for stories on government and corporate accountability, from the environment and health to national security and the economy Handled web production for text and graphics

Capitol Hill Legislative Intern

June 2012-Aug 2012

Wrote floor statements, constituent correspondence letters and press releases for website of Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) Covered congressional hearings and briefings for legislative assistants Gained valuable Hill experience learning about the federal legislative process

Northern Virginia Magazine Social Media Manager/Copywriter

Aug 2011-May 2012

Created and managed unprecedented social media marketing strategy to increase traffic and sales Wrote and edited copy for Northern Virginia Magazine and for daily deals site, Specialicious.com Developed and managed team of copywriters and edited copy for publication Established partnerships with local news sites and blogs to augment social network presence Produced online articles and multimedia content

Patch.com, Freelance Reporter

Sep 2010-Sep 2011

Researched timely news, noteworthy events and business openings, pitched original stories daily Conducted interviews, photographed events, covered local News and Business Marketed Fairfax City Patch news site through social media outlets

AOL Assistant Editor/Social Media Intern

June 2010-Nov 2010

Maintained fresh content, edited and fact-checked news and feature articles for website Formulated story ideas in weekly pitch meetings, delivered final pitches to Welcome Screen Published articles in HTML through Blogsmith, utilized SEO practices Assisted in the 2010 complete redesign of Travel site and publication of 100 travel guidesworked with contractors and freelancers, edited guides, uploaded and wrote all headlines/captions for travel guide photos through AOL Digital Asset Manager Marketed AOL Travel and increased audience through social media sites

National Geographic Researcher/Assistant Editor

Jan 2010-June 2010

Edited and fact-checked assigned copies from first page proof to publication Conducted weekly research staff meetings to allocate assignments and maintain efficient workflow Acted as a liaison between the National Geographic Society and various photographers; collected photos to be edited and uploaded for magazine Wrote short articles for NGS Travelers website and blog

NewsWaves 26 News Reporter/Anchor

Sep 2007-June 2009

Wrote and helped produce NewsWaves 26, a daily two-hour program of various segments, news stories with live shots and guest interviews in Los Angeles, Calif. Served as a station representative within the community at fundraisers and other events Wrote and edited multiple packages daily and reported live from events and breaking news Handled some weekend newscasts, from planning and assigning coverage, to producing, reporting and anchoring show

Skills

Ability to use innovation and creativity to enterprise, shoot, write and edit leading stories Understanding of news value, terrific news judgment cultivated by thorough knowledge of current events, eagerness to pitch numerous stories daily Experienced and confident in delivering engaging and informative live shots in a variety of situations, ability to ad-lib Proficiency in producing content for print, broadcast, mobile and web, including writing, editing and uploading digital images, using HTML, creating infographics and producing audio and video packages using Final Cut Pro, Garage Band, Audacity and Adobe Positive attitude, leadership skills, always a team player Experience using ENPS