Lauren Symone Hoskins
1772 Madison Ave, APT 1, Memphis, TN, 38104 · (901) 864-5667 · [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism
Minor in Theater
Relevant Experience
WMC-TV
News Producer • October 2021-Present • Memphis, TN
Seasonal Mobile Kettle Coordinator • October 2020-January 2021 • Memphis, TN
News Producer • July 2018-September 2020 • Memphis, TN
Associate Producer • January 2018-July2018 • Dallas, TX
Web Content Producer • May 2016-October 2016 • Fayetteville, AR
News Producer • October 2016-January 2018 • Fayetteville, AR
Communications Intern • January 2016-June 2016 • Fayetteville, AR
International Reporter • May 2015-July 2015 • Santa Cruz, Bolivia
1772 Madison Ave, APT 1, Memphis, TN, 38104 · (901) 864-5667 · [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism
Minor in Theater
Relevant Experience
WMC-TV
News Producer • October 2021-Present • Memphis, TN
- Creatively cultivates an inviting show by effectively writing scripts, making powerful graphics, and editing harmonious video for Action News 5 at 4:00 p.m.
- Conceptualizes innovative changes to the template for a one-hour newscast.
- Progressively presents creative story ideas.
- Conscientiously facilitates interview bookings for specialized coverage.
- Enthusiastically participates in cultural and editorial committees to cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and advanced newsroom environment.
Seasonal Mobile Kettle Coordinator • October 2020-January 2021 • Memphis, TN
- Generated social media engagement plans to boost fundraising for the annual Red Kettle Campaign.
- Executed strategic planning, script writing, recording, and editing for marketing videos orchestrated for use online.
- Harmonized innovative campaign initiatives that expand content exposure to increase virtual fundraising.
- Carefully crafted pitch sheets and press releases for virtual events and community involvement efforts.
News Producer • July 2018-September 2020 • Memphis, TN
- Created engaging copy with images and videos that work well across websites, apps and social media.
- Collaborated with assignment editors, other producers and managers on breaking news story development.
- Developed network of news sources for the weekly political talk show Informed Sources.
- Led diverse news teams through earned trust, respect and proven reliability to create unity in newsroom operations.
- Achieved rapid newscast ratings growth while producing the Daybreak, 4:30 p.m., and weekend evening shows.
Associate Producer • January 2018-July2018 • Dallas, TX
- Used creative and strategic writing skills to craft local and national news packages.
- Efficiently assisted producers by properly completing show rundowns.
- Showcased cutting edge broadcast news stories in captivating web articles.
Web Content Producer • May 2016-October 2016 • Fayetteville, AR
News Producer • October 2016-January 2018 • Fayetteville, AR
- Spearheaded specialty coverage and template changes for the newscasts.
- Effectively trained team members and reporters on newsroom operations.
- Exponentially created and posted content to the dual station website as well as social media sites.
Communications Intern • January 2016-June 2016 • Fayetteville, AR
- Enthusiastically attended public lectures and special events to write insightful articles for the university’s internal newswire.
- Presented creative story ideas and conducted interviews for the yearly magazine publication ReView
- Transformed reported stories into exclusive video content for social media.
International Reporter • May 2015-July 2015 • Santa Cruz, Bolivia
- Generated story ideas, planned interview questions and researched related topics.
- Travelled to Santa Cruz, Bolivia to conduct video interviews using interpreters.
- Used social media to promote stories, content and create meaningful interactions.