Rose Eiklor

1836 gray ridge cove germantown tn 38138 (631) 252-2406   reel: vimeo.com/roseeiklor

NEWS & BROADCAST JOURNALISM
Self-driven journalist seeking to ignite career, offering combined field & newsroom experience at WMC Action News 5, Time Warner Cable Rochester, News 12 Long Island, CBS, WPIX, and WZBN
Reporting…covered documentaries, human-interest stories and events, leveraging networking/interviewing skills and a talent for gaining the cooperation of sources.
Communication…easily engages with others on and off camera, including celebrities. Communicates effectively in Spanish and American Sign Language.
Research…diligently investigates, gathers, and verifies newsworthy facts.
Writing…crafts compelling news pieces for both broadcast and newspapers.

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture, and Communication, 2011

Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, 2011

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT PLATTSBURGH, Plattsburgh, NY

Completed two years towards double major:

Newspaper Journalism and Broadcast Journalism, 2007 - 2008

Activities: National Honor Society

Experience

Professional Development

Reporter, WMC Action News 5 Oct. 2014- Oct. 2016

Reporter for two package and at least one live shot daily- In charge of reporting, editing, shooting, script writing, voiceover production and scheduling of guest interviews for daily shows.

Reporter, Time Warner Cable News, Rochester, NY Oct. 2012- Oct 2014

Reporter for one package and at least one live shot daily- In charge of reporting, editing, shooting, script writing, voiceover production and scheduling of guest interviews for daily shows.

Reporter, WZBN TV-25, Trenton, NJSept.2011- June 2012(station closed)

Reporter for two daily packages – in charge of reporting, editing, script writing, voiceover production, and scheduling of guest interviews for the evening news.

Intern, Reporter's Assistant To Elisa DiStefano, NEWS 12 LONG ISLAND, Woodbury, NY Jan. - May 2011

 Produced Four Segments on WeddingsCake, Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, and Flowersthat aired the month of the Royal Wedding. Replicated the event using a local florist, makeup artist, baker, and bridal shop. Wrote scripts and invited bridal magazine representatives to speak on-air. Covered wedding fads.

 Helped With Production- Four Segments on Valentine's DayRomantic Gifts, Erotic Yoga, Flowers.com, and Online Printable Love Couponsthat inspired retail and handmade gift ideas, including a visit to Chocolate Duck.

 Assisted with the writing and production of several daily segments, including, What's Going On? and Ringling Bros. Clowns, and with the Mark Ballas interview. Learned the techniques of news anchoring.

 Covered red carpet events: The HBO Mildred PiercePremiereandthe Debbie Gibson Charity Event.

Intern, The Early Show, CBS, New York, NY

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Sept. - Dec. 2010

Assisted producers in the studio with pitches, guest relations, and administrative activities, as well as in the field with the production of b-rolls.

Intern, Editing Department, NEWS 12 LONG ISLAND, Woodbury, NYMay - Aug. 2010

Worked closely with editors on tape-to-tape editing processes, voiceover production and SOT’s. Quickly mastered editing techniques and procedures, contributing to the on time completion of daily segments.

Intern, Promotions Department, CBS, New York, NYJan. - May 2010

Closely observed editors and assisted with the logging and screening of professionally produced video footage. Segmented b-roll tapes into separate tapes according to video categories.

Television / Video Production

Independent Producer, New York University, New York, NY Fall 2011

Produced a documentary on autism, profiling two families with autistic boys, including siblingsranging from low on the spectrum to high functioning. Interviewed Dr. Jack Levine, who shared his knowledge of the disease and his contrarian opinion on the theory supporting the link between vaccines and autism. Secured permission from Autism Speaks to use selected commercials and promos as media resources for the piece.

Character Actress, AJ & Friends, PSTV, Plattsburgh, NY Fall 2007 & 2008

  • Contributed creatively and technically to the production of weekly one-hour episodes of a scripted reality show produced at SUNY Plattsburgh that aired weekly on the PSTV station
  • Performed, operated the camera, and created special effects using 3D animation and a green screen.
  • Completed two seasons of filming and production, reaching a northeast viewership as far as Vermont.

Independent PSA Producer, PSTV, Plattsburgh, NY Fall 2008

  • Filmed and edited an independent public service announcement on the dangers of smoking
  • Produced a gripping PSA, featuring a daughter's emotional journey over the course of a few challenging years that came to a sad ending when her father lost his battle with lung cancer.

Independent Music Video Producer/

Featured Performer, Was Soul Meets Body, PSTV, Plattsburgh, NY Fall 2008

  • Worked on a class project focused on the technical aspects news broadcasting and video production.
  • Conceptualized and developed the storyline, designed the set, and performed in character.
  • Produced the video employing the techniques of filming, tape editing, and various camera operations.

News Reporting

Friday Forecaster, WPIX, New York, NY June 2009

Delivered the station's seven-day and weekend forecasta role filled every Friday by talented individuals, including celebrities and book publisherson behalf of St. Francis Hospital for a silent auction to finance a cancer patient's radiation treatments in Switzerland. Presented live using a black wall and TV monitor.

Staff Reporter,Cardinal Points, PSTV, Plattsburgh, NY Fall 2008

Covered special interest stories every Wednesday on topics that focused on education, technology, nutrition and social responsibility. Rewrote stories from newspaper to news brief format, read from a teleprompter, and cut to reporters covering larger stories in the field. News stories included:

 Chartwell's Improved Food Quality, Some Say  Horton's Popular Addition To Campus

 Students Step Up To Keep Recycling Program Active Distance Learning “Wave of Future”

 Group Makes Effort To Build Plattsburgh Relationships  The Canadian Dollar

Program Coordination

Program Aide, KRAMER LEARNING CENTER, ACLD, Bay Shore, NY2006 - 2009

  • Worked with severely handicapped learning and physical challenged childrenindividually and in small groupsages 5 to 21, with autism and mental retardation; and newborn through five with Cerebral Palsy.
  • Assisted in coordinating the Day Care Center's learning and skill development program activities in the areas of daily living skills, read readiness, socialization, play therapy, and behavior modification.

Leadership

Coached cheerleading to girls, ages 10-12 (Spring Seasons 2003 – 2006)

Affiliations

Member, National Broadcasting Society

Technical

Final Cut Pro and Avid; betacam/camera operations; b-roll filming and editing; tape-to-tape and linear/non-linear editing techniques; and voiceover production.