Rachel Gettinger

Current Address: Permanent Address:

1535 N Scottdale Rd rgetting@asu.edu 15801 N 9th Ave
Tempe, Arizona (602) 621-0370 Phoenix, Arizona

EDUCATION
Arizona State University Expected Graduation: May 2020
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
GPA 3.7/4.0
Major: Journalism and Mass Communications
Minor: Communication, College of Integrative Arts and Sciences

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
News Writing and Reporting Aug. 2017 – Dec 2017
Field Reporter
 Covered and maintained a geographic beat for North Phoenix
 Published in West Valley View, Arizona Contractor and Community Magazine and AZ Big Media
 Produced wide range of stylistic news stories, including crime reporting, localization stories, court
cases, speeches, etc.

Multimedia Journalism Jan. 2017 – Dec 2017

Journalist
 Produced infographics, podcasts, audio slideshows, web banners and videos
 Collaborated with coworkers to produce “Arizona Teacher Crisis” campaign, a series of in-depth,
investigative stories surrounding the teacher void in Arizona public schools
 Utilized tools such as Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Weebly and WordPress

Public Relations Writing Aug. 2018 – Present

Public Relations Student
 Produced press releases, talking points, media kits, targeted pitches and client briefs
 Created and implemented communications campaign designed to help University of Missouri achieve
client’s KPIs; increasing awareness of Mizzou Football, driving enrollment rates by five percent and
secure placement for the university’s president in 10 news articles
 Leveraged competitive media monitoring tools such as Meltwater
 Utilized branding skills
 Collaborated with journalist colleagues on various presentations

Public Relations Research Aug. 2018 – Present

Public Relations Student
 Produced qualitative research and focus group plans
 Learned to utilize survey tools, web analytics and competitive intelligences
 Worked with programs such as Excel and Adobe

SKILLS
 Strong writing and editing skills (AP style) with the ability to be creative and personable
 Maintain professional image and effectively represent organizations when working with customers
and media
 Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  Interact and communicate effectively with team members and media to secure communication
deliverables

ACTIVITIES

American Sign Language Club – Phoenix, AZ Aug. 2018 – Present

Active Member

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Nekter Juice Bar Oct. 2017 – Present
Juicer
 Place order and balance cash register
 Provide exceptional customer service
 Maintain strong team environment
 Organize and prep juices, food and produce