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Ariana Psarakos

Aspiring Journalist

University of Florida journalism graduate specializing in TV News, seeking full and part-time opportunities.

Education

August 2022

Bachelor of Science in Journalism

University of Florida| Gainesville, Fla.
  • Minor: English

Work History

Anchor,WUFT News "First at Five" (PBS/NPR Affiliate)

May 2022 - Present

University of Florida| Gainesville, Fla.
  • Perform anchor-live news cast

  • Provide input to the show producer on writing and rewriting scripts

Multimedia Entertainment Anchor, WUFT News (PBS/NPR Affiliate)

January 2022 - Present

University of Florida | Gainesville, Fla.
  • Produce national entertainment news segments

  • Anchor and edit video packages using Adobe Premier Pro for a viewership of more than 15 North Central Florida Counties

Multimedia Reporter, Producer, WUFT News (PBS/NPR Affiliate)

August 2021 - Present

University of Florida | Gainesville, Fla.
  • Produced local multimedia news segments

  • Create, and proofread anchor scripts using AP ENPS Rundown Production

Social Media Coordinator, Mikis Radio

June 2019- August 2020

Athens, Greece
  • Managed all social media pages including Facebook and Instagram.

  • Promoted the radio website through social media helping the radio reach listeners from 88 countries and get 35.2k annual visits. 

Awards and Recognition 

April 2021

H.G. "Buddy" Davis Scholarship 

  • Awarded $4,000 on the basis of character and promise of the profession

Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarship

June 2022

  • Awarded $5,000 on the basis of character and promise of the profession

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Premier Pro

  • Broadcast Scriptwriting 

  • AP ENPS Rundown Production

  • AP Style

  • Research & Fact-Finding

  • Fluent in Greek

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