SARAH BETH HENSLEY
OBJECTIVE
To create multimedia packages for Spanish and English-speaking populations through my experience in online journalism, broadcasting and news writing.
MAJORS
Journalism (Carr Van Anda Scholar specializing in Broadcast journalism, online journalism and News Writing and Editing.)
Spanish
Specialization in Cultural Studies
EDUCATION
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701 (740) 593-1000
GPA- 3.444
Expected graduation November 2010
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- E.W. Scripps Company, WCPO Channel 9 News in Cincinnati. Summer 2009
Developed Web sites for all Scripps Howard broadcast stations and created a “Special Sections” Web site for Cincinnati’s ABC affiliate at http://www.wcpo.com/content/specials/2009/andersonferry/default.aspx
- NBC Universal, MSNBC. Spring 2009
Worked for MSNBC’s dayside team in New York City for 12 weeks, 40 hours a week. Anchor produced, wrote material for the shows, edited footage, worked on web layout and graphics produced.
- Campbell, Boone and Kenton County Community Recorder. Winter 2008-2009.
Wrote for 18 different community’s newspapers for three counties in Northern Kentucky. Worked more than 200 hours at this weekly publication. Also worked as a photographer and video editor.
- WCPO Channel 9 News, Cincinnati. Winter 2007, Summer 2008
Wrote stories that went into the show, edited footage, worked with online content at the broadcast news station.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Staff writer, The Post. Winter 2008- present
Cover Ohio’s upper government beat writing about 2 stories a week for the Athens, Ohio, paper published Monday through Friday. Also experienced with city government, feature stories and investigative pieces.
- Staff writer, Speakeasy Magazine. Fall 2006- Fall 2007.
Wrote in the “Behind the Scenes” section of this online magazine and alternative news source at www.speakeasymag.com.
- Staff writer, Ft. Thomas Living, Ft. Mitchell Living. Fall 2006- Winter 2007
Wrote feature stories and covered events within the cities and surrounding areas.
- Supervisor, Ohio University Golf & Tennis Center. Spring 2008- present
Worked up to 15 hours a week at Ohio University’s golf course and outdoor and indoor tennis facilities.
HONORS &
ACTIVITIES
Delta Gamma Vice President: Communications 2008-2009
Study Abroad Scholar 2008- Toledo, Spain
MSNBC intern; one of six selected from the United States.
Staff Writer for The Post
Dean’s List—Winter 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008
Delta Gamma Sorority, Community Service Committee
Girl Scout Gold Award recipient
RELEVANT COURSES
Online Journalism (JOUR314)
Reporting Contemporary Issues/Investigative Journalism (JOUR331)
Precision Language (JOUR133A)
Graphics (JOUR221)
News Editing and newspaper layout (JOUR333)
SKILLS
Final Cut Pro
iMovie
Microsoft Office
Experience with Bloomberg media machine
Quark
Photoshop
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Digital audio editing software
Around Athens 