Caroline Eaker Augusta, Georgia
Ce01902@georgiasouthern.edu
706.955.6481
www.carolineseaker.com Education Georgia Southern University Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Statesboro, Georgia May 2017
Broadcast Experience June 2016 –July 2016 Washington DC
U.S House of Representatives Congressional Intern Responded to emails and answered phone calls Attended policy briefing and worked with legislative staff Conducted tours of the Capital Building
August 2016- December 2016 WTOC-TV Channel 11 News News Intern Savannah, Georgia Shadow experienced multimedia journalists. Assist with research, live shots and promotion of stories using social media Contribute to the initial stages of the news gathering process by fielding calls and logging tips at the assignment desk Produce day turn news packages including active stand-ups and live anchoring for the intern newscast August 2016 –December 2017 The Georgeanne Multi Media Journalist Statesboro, Georgia Pitched and wrote stories for online Perform many aspects of journalism and utilized social media to accompany stories Maintain tight deadline requirements for day turn stories and generate original content for web platforms
Professional Experience January 2015 – July 2016 The Odyssey Online Journalist/ Editor In Chief Statesboro, Georgia Wrote original stories about a wide variety of topics Created web content and published stories weekly and edited all stories and added graphics Edited 10 to 15 stories written by other writers each week before they were published on the site and made sure that each writer had their article turned in on time. February 2015 – May 2015 The Odyssey Community Recruiter Statesboro, Georgia Lead team of 15 writers ; hired and trained new writers Responsible for finding new writers and making sure that they had the qualifications and abilities to write articles that could be published The Augusta National Transportation Assistant April 2013 & April 2014 Augusta, Georgia Transported professional golfers around the Augusta National Demonstrate leadership and people skills by having the chance to transport golfers and their families and provide them with information and resources.
Related Experience Georgia Southern Cheerleading Member of All Girl squad Cheered for the football team, basketball teams and competed Managed being a student and an athlete National Collegiate Cheerleading Champion 2014 & 2015
August 2013-2014 ; August 2014-2015 Statesboro, Georgia
May 2016 – October 2016 Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Parents Weekend Chair Statesboro, Georgia Manage a budget of $9,000 in a calendar year to plan two events for 300+ people Commission the best possible venues, entertainment, food and beverage and coordinate the event Negotiate price points with venue, entertainment and catering management to reach mutually beneficial prices Multi Media Study Abroad- Ireland Studied Mass Media and made an award winning travel documentary for mobile phones
Awards GSU Deans List, GSU Homecoming Duchess, Zeta Tau Alpha Homecoming Queen Representative, Miss GSU Pageant Evening Gown Winner
May 2016 – June 2016