Kimberly Blum Email & Phone Number

United States

• 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 and more• 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.