Kimberly Blum Email & Phone Number

• Producing a 15-minute broadcast that airs to 16 counties featuring a diverse range of content, from local to national topics

• Directing a six-person newsroom crew in the production of a half-hour weekday student news segment broadcast called First at Five on WUFT-TV

• Assisted the producer in writing segments, creating graphics and coordinating reporters for the show

• Writing, reporting and producing stories for WUFT Radio, the NPR affiliate for North Central Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

• Overseeing operations at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Equipment Room, which encompasses a vast array of camera equipment, including cameras, tripods, lights, lenses, microphones.
• Mastering the operation of each piece of technology to effectively assist students in their understanding and utilization of the equipment
• Working an average of 20-30 hours per week, contingent upon weekly demands and workload fluctuations

• Produced and presented topics covering pop news and campus events during on-air shifts; Freshman Fall semester slot on Mondays from 9 AM to 12 PM
• Contributed to radio promotions for campus-wide events by actively attending and engaging with event attendees while promoting the event and its highlights

• Facilitating CJC Tours for students, families, alumni, special guests and employers
• Managing all programming logistics for the organization
• Maintaining meticulous records of members' participation and performance
• Arranging tours with a minimum 48-hour notice
• Responsible for training 20-30 new members on tour delivery techniques every new recruitment season

• Proficiently fulfilled various roles within the production team, including Audio Operator, Teleprompter Operator, Camera Operator and Xpression Operator
• Two North Central Florida coverage shows: Our Spanish-language program 'Noticias' and our PBS affiliate show 'WUFT First at Five'

Long Beach, California, United States

• Served as the designated convention photographer, responsible for capturing key moments throughout the multi-day event.
• Edited, color-corrected and uploaded images for social media and promotional use, ensuring high-quality content for ongoing marketing and promotional efforts.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

• Crafted digital narratives centered around news events occurring in North Central Florida
• Collaborated closely with producers to gather show content and transform it into news articles
• Efficiently utilized Gray Arc Publishing, Social News Desk and ENPS to streamline media management processes

Long Beach, California, United States

• Utilized Canva to design a variety of promotional materials, including logo-branded items, trade show signage, posters, directional signage and panel signage
• Managed the uploading of content onto flatscreen televisions using OptiSigns

Yerevan, Armenia

• Provided mentorship to Russian broadcast students during a week-long, government-funded trip, focusing on effective approaches to addressing social issues through multimedia journalism

• "The fifth season of SEE’s Youth TV Bridge brought together students from Florida and Siberia, Russia."
• Undertook multifaceted responsibilities such as anchoring, directing, producing and conducting in-depth research for each episode
• Collaborated on developing stories with dual appeal for publication in both the United States and Russia between 2020 and 2022

• Consistently generated compelling content on a weekly basis for Cypress Bay's program 'Aftershock,' while actively sourcing stories from across South Florida

• Responsible for effectively delegating tasks within the club, facilitating bi-weekly officer board meetings, managing administrative duties and overseeing additional operational aspects as required
• Demonstrated professionalism in interactions with peers, faculty and the broader community

• Tasked with overseeing CBTV's entire spectrum of social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube
• Coordinated and presided over monthly meetings for class officers
• Expanded our Instagram audience to 1000 followers

Bachelor'S Degree, Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: GHQ, UF JCA, WUFT Newsroom Production Team

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Cypress Bay Television - President, VP & VP of Finance and Fundraising, Eurasia Foundation Network, SkillsUSA.