Ellie Compton Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Missouri, United States

• Wrote web stories using BLOX CMS based on information received through breaking news and press releases, while also pulling and editing stories from Syndication to keep website updated with latest news.
• Used Social News Desk to post to KOMU’s social media, linking articles to the website, and monitoring comments to upkeep social media accounts.
• Consistently checked news email, websites, press releases, social media accounts and more while also listening to police scanner to be… Show more
• Consistently checked news email, websites, press releases, social media accounts and more while also listening to police scanner to be aware of new information for digital-first newsroom. Show less

Columbia, Missouri, United States

• Collaborated with producers to find, research, and pitch stories, which are then written as broadcast-style scripts to be televised, as well as corresponding web stories to be published.
• Conducted interviews with story subjects, then cut and edited the footage through Adobe Premiere Pro to make news PKGs, VOs, and SOTs.
• Expressed stories in a clear and controlled voice, occasionally out in the field during live shots as well, to deliver news.

Columbia, Missouri, United States

• Downloaded videos from news sources to cut and edit visuals and sounds to enhance the newscast.
• Operated the teleprompter while on-air talent was speaking to align with their pace.
• Prepared to attach video to the newscast last minute in case there is breaking news or final adjustments.

Columbia, Missouri, United States

• Took to-go orders in a friendly manner in person and on the phone.
• Managed the drive-thru and patiently assisted customers when they were frustrated to help solve their problems.
• Prepared to-go orders through out-house expo and helped prepare in-house orders by assisting with in-house expo.

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

• Provided guests with a friendly demeanor to welcome and show them to their table.
• Organized server sections to ensure all servers are seated equally.
• Took phone calls, including reservations and to-go orders, to help provide guests with solutions to their problems.

Forest Park, Illinois, United States

• Cleaned plates, glassware, and surfaces efficiently to ensure customers’ tables were clean.
• Refilled water, and chips, and took away plates to enhance customers' experiences by meeting their needs promptly.
• Assisted servers with food running to provide hot food to customers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Women in Economics Club, Sigma Kappa Sorority (Fall ‘22-Spring ‘23)

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Field Hockey (co-captain in 2021), Lacrosse (co-captain in 2021), Treasurer of Day Nursery Junior Board, Show.