Ariel Majewski Email & Phone Number

Rockford, Illinois, United States

•Creates uplifting segments about trending topics, while also localizing content and engaging Stateline participation•Updates rundown with breaking news•Utilizes a variety of visual mediums on set for anchors to introduce and present material•Consistently on the lookout for press releases, scanner calls, and AP alerts while running segments•Gives anchors directional cues, timing updates, and breaking information•Communicates clear vision for segments to all morning team members, including camera shots, transitions, timing of graphics, and reporters' live streams•Condenses investigative reporting into smaller, easily digestible bites for our templates•Fills in for producing for all four shows at any time

Rockford, Illinois, United States

•Livestreams breaking news out on the field, as well as report on social media about ongoing updates•Gathers b-roll and interviews on the scene, including topics ranging from the pandemic, social justice protests, elections, donations for local businesses, crime activity, and accidents•Edits visual content for morning shows•Tailors footage to scripts•Updates website with latest developing stories•Pushes web alerts over pressing issues in the Stateline area•Analyzes web traffic and social media competition against other local outlets •Construct graphics to engage internet interaction

Barrington, Illinois

• Produce feature stories, profiles, and essays for Quintessential Barrington.• Community journalism coverage includes sustainability and service beats.• Content strategist during the revamping of Quintessential’s modernized website• Photographs portraits and event candids, as well as selected images for aesthetic lay-outs. • Provided editorial guidance for interns during 2016 summer internship .• Adapted skills in sales, auditing, and overall ecosystem of an entrepreneurial magazine business. • Pitched stories and collaborated with editors, graphic designers, and additional contributing writers.• Expanded viewership age demographics with millennial-geared content.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Wrote, edited and narrated multiple scripts weekly for 15-minute and 30-minute newscasts.• Shot film and recorded audio for packages/VOSOTVOs and breaking local news.• Reported in-depth coverage of available counseling services and suicide incident reporting trends for a 90-minute broadcast special.• Pitched news ideas at editorial staff meetings, offered source ideas to team members, and drove reporters to locations for breaking news.• Crafted original stories with graphics including measles outbreaks, legal case of a controversial bus company, decreasing funds for state prison libraries, and GEO strikes.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Produced 5-minute news updates consisting of international conflicts, U.S. politics, and local events.• Producer for live midterm election coverage. • Organized mental health awareness segment and recruited guest panel for a 90-minute broadcast special with live audience.• Served as adept operator for teleprompter, playback, switcher, cameras and floor director.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Head resident advisor for 76 residents in private certified apartment/loft housing.• Fostered a sense of community among international and study abroad students.• Served as security monitor by completing rounds, responding to F.E. Moran fire safety calls and supervising fire drills, as well as holding safety floor meetings.• Informed maintenance of utility issues within apartments and lofts.• Organized social events and bonding activities with residents.• Conducted bi-weekly meetings with RAs about social events and updates about any residential concerns (roommate conflicts, for example.)• Evaluated resident advisors’ performances throughout the year.• Mediated roommate conflict situations.• Created group chats which allowed 24/7 communication and accessibility to all residents, management, and RAs.• Served office shifts (responding to phone calls inquiring about Europa House, as well as delivering packages to residents.)• Conducted housing tours for potential residents.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Main photographer for events and faculty portraits. • Strengthened college's visual branding with candid marketing shots and video campaigns. • Boosted Instagram reach and followers by regularly uploading content, managing scheduling, and tracking analytics. • Published material in college's award-winning magazine.