MICHELLE SANTOS ORTIZ 3101 Whiting Ave. Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 215-874-1229 m.ortiz@gmail.com QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS SUMMARY Deep understanding of the work and processes behind successful news programing. Exceptional communication skills, oral and written. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others and create a sense of teamwork. Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills WORK EXPERIENCE News Assistant – WKOW 27, Madison, Wisconsin (October 2012 – January 2015) • Assisted with the coordination of elements for local news programing • Researched segment ideas and segment information as directed by the producer and senior producer of the show • Fact-checking and research for background information on a person or company to be featured • Coordinated production requests and schedules • Assisted producers with story production and pre-interview logistics. Coordinated and produced phone calls for segments Production Assistant – WKOW 27, Madison, Wisconsin (December 2010 – October 2012) • Assisted producers prepare for daily broadcast • Distributed scripts to news and production crew • Helped maintain video archive, logged new tapes, located files and video requested by team members. • Wrote teasers for feature stories and other duties as assigned by producers EDUCATION Polytechnic University - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (2005-2009)