CODY KITAURA
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[pdf resume]

objective

• To obtain a position writing and integrating video, podcasts and other multimedia with traditional journalistic stories.

summary

• Creative and clear-thinking journalist with an excellent ability to create user-oriented multimedia elements.
• Strong foundation of creative researching techniques and fluid, compelling writing.

experience

• Staff writer. Elk Grove Citizen. July 2009 - present. Closely covered city government activities, community events and breaking news, utilizing multimedia.
• Freelance writer. Lincoln News Messenger. January 2009 - July 2009. Wrote stories on short notice dealing with complex local government issues, environmental disputes and local business.
• Online managing editor. The State Hornet, California State University, Sacramento. June 2007 - May 2008. Led redesign of website. Produced and edited video, podcasts and audio slideshows. Guided and evaluated section editors.
• Features editor. The State Hornet, California State University, Sacramento. February 2007 - May 2007. Edited stories for content and AP style, worked with writers to improve skills, developed weekly budgets and story ideas.
• Copy editor. The State Hornet, California State University, Sacramento. January 2007 - February 2007. Edited stories for AP style and clarity.
• News writer The State Hornet, California State University, Sacramento. August 06 - December 2006. Wrote stories and created accompanying graphics on budget issues, Greek life, student activities.

multimedia skills

• Audio editing - proficient in SONAR, Logic, Ableton Live, Audacity, Garage Band.
• Audio recording - extensive experience with live sound, studio and field recording.
• Video editing - proficient in Final Cut Express/Pro, iMovie; limited experience with Premiere.
• Audio slideshows - proficient in SoundSlides.
• Also proficient in: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Excel.

awards

• Associated Collegiate Press: 2008 Online Pacemaker Winner
• 2008 Associated Collegiate Press National College Newspaper Convention:
  Best of Show - Web site, fourth place. Audio podcast, third place. Four-year weekly broadsheet, seventh place.
• The State Hornet: Above the Fold Award - spring 2007
• The State Hornet: Editor in Chief Award - fall 2006
• Journalism Association of Community Colleges: General Excellence, Tabloid - The American River Current - April 2005

education

• California State University, Sacramento - bachelor's degree in journalism, Magna Cum Laude.

organizations

• Asian American Journalists Association – member, June 2008 - present