Fara B.

Illich

Summary of Qualifications
Proficient in digital photography, video production, editing, web and graphic design
Excellent journalistic and editorial judgment
Strong writing skills for print, broadcast and online
Experience
Arizona State University, Online Academic Associate Phoenix, Arizona
August 2013-Present
Assisted in teaching and administering online classes for the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
Provided technical, design and asset support for professors new to using online learning software.
Alabama Media Group, Dow Jones News Fund Fellow Mobile, Alabama
May 2013-August 2013
General assignment reporter, digital photographer and videographer for print and online news.
Maintained a strong social media presence, interacting with the community on Twitter, AL.com comment
boards and Facebook.
Cronkite News, Multimedia Student Journalist Phoenix, Arizona
August 2012-May 2013
Wire reporter and digital photographer for daily news, features, enterprise and investigative stories, which
were distributed to print and online news clients across Arizona.
Multimedia broadcast journalist for a live television newscast.
Arizona State University, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant Phoenix, Arizona
August 2011-Present
Conducted and compiled research for journalistic and academic papers
Assisted in grading and teaching undergraduate mass communication and journalism courses.

Sugar Loaf Lodge, Assistant Manager Sedona, Arizona
April 2008-August 2011
Managed all aspects of motel office functions including reservations, accounting, marketing and advertising
Supervised the small staff and created the schedule.
Pacific Telestations (NBC affiliate), Production Specialist Harmon, Guam
December 2006-April 2008
News photographer, editor and studio camera operator for KUAM Primetime News and KUAM News Extra
Weekend audio technician and production assistant/grip for special events, live shoots and sports.
Access Tucson, Intern Tucson, Arizona
June-December 2006
Teaching assistant for media education classes
Trained in videography, editing, lighting and audio for field and studio productions
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Education
Arizona State University Phoenix, Arizona
May 2013
Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Utatlan Spanish School Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
May-July 2011
Spanish-language immersion program
University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, Cum Laude