Alex Arger Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Remote

- Strategically choose and produce stories to be featured on Newsy’s website and social media platforms in collaboration with reporters, show producers and the editing team- Copyedit reporter stories and compose original web entries for distribution on digital and OTT platforms, including a story’s headline, summary, Twitter and Facebook posts, metadata.

Remote

- Pitched, researched, wrote scripts, acquired visuals and created video packages for breaking, daily and enterprise stories, on subjects such as COVID-19, the Black Lives Matter movement, the presidential election and profiles- Studied trending topics and pop culture moments to create 40+ promotable entertainment news clips monthly, including the creation.

Columbia, Missouri Area

- Strategically researched trending social media, pop culture and entertainment stories- Pitched creative content, wrote scripts, selected visuals and edited video packages- Established and maintained my authentic voice on-air for the Red Carpet Report segment

Columbia, Missouri

- Pitched and developed stories from start to finish, including breaking news and enterprisepieces, in a timely manner for newscasts and website- Conducted interviews, wrote scripts, created web stories, shot and edited video packages- Interacted with community through social media in KOMU's digital-first newsroom

Columbia, Missouri Area

- Created full shows by writing scripts, teases, headlines and promos for television newscast- Organized rundown and worked in booth to ensure show was smooth and on time- Integrated social and web components in show and pushed audience to social platforms

Columbia, Missouri Area

- Shot and produced short-form videos and generated web content for digital platforms- Published and managed daily content and wrote accompanying copy and captions for social- Became well-versed in digital analytics and how to evolve content to increase engagement

Columbia, Missouri Area

- Acted as main contact in the newsroom for reporters, news outlets and more- Scheduled reporter's equipment, managed calendar and kept track of all equipment- Monitored police scanner, logged phone calls and tracked newsroom email and platforms for story ideas

Columbia, MO

- Created and developed new personality-driven series for Relevant Youth's podcast team- Hosted, directed and edited an entertainment/lifestyle podcast and web series about local hot spots called "Versus"- Co-produced a podcast about students turning dreams into jobs called "The Link"

Columbia, Missouri

- Wrote articles on various topics for the MU Her Campus site- Served as Events and Marketing Chair to drive campus involvement and awareness

Greater St. Louis Area

- Acted as writer, producer, field producer, floor director and more on KMOV’s entertainment/lifestyle-based morning show- Worked with guests on the show to foster a worthwhile and rewarding experience- Created content for social media to build communication with viewersFor a better look at the show, check out the linked Facebook page.

Columbia, Missouri

- Covered stories for the daily newscast- Wrote longer stories for KBIA’s website- Worked with Audition to record and edit audio stories

St. Louis

- Worked with editorial calendar to write and publish articles for high-trafficked websites - Acted as copywriter for articles and provided constructive feedback to freelance writers- Developed branded and video strategy articles to successfully increase affiliate sales- Pitched ideas that became monetized articles- Added various primary and secondary.

Columbia, Missouri

- Specialized in new clothing releases from VS Pink- Evaluated campus opinion of VS products

Chesterfield, Missouri

- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with other employees to reach store goals- Verified cash drawer against the day’s receipts- Maintained clean store and a correct inventory- Worked with customers to find outfits that best suited their personality- Constantly developed selling techniques and upsetting