Journalist Resume Samples
The average job receives hundreds of resumes for a single opening—so it’s up to you to grab the reader’s attention from the start! Review our journalist resume samples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level job. Remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your resume needs to reflect your value-add for the specific role to which you’re applying. Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and professional achievements.
Journalism Internship Resume Sample
KEN URBAN
100 Home Street ǀ Buffalo, NY 00000 555.555.5555 ǀ username@email.com
RESUME SUMMARY
Journalism major with photojournalism expertise. Recognized for thorough reporting of local news and events, developing deep rapport with interviewees, and highlighting news that generates extensive public interest. Expertise in utilizing effective statistics and data visualizations for developing stories.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
| News Writing and Reporting | Public Communication | Digital News Gathering |
| Copy Editing | Video Production | Television Journalism |
| Data Analysis | Media Law and Ethics |
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Expected 2021 Buffalo College Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
2017 Arbinger High School Morristown, NJ
PROFESSIONAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
2018–Present, West Seneca, NY
Staff Reporter, Buffalo College Sentinel
- Covered student government, campus service learning initiatives, and campus academic resources, writing two articles per week.
- Recognized for article, “Where’s the Beef?” about campus supplier’s failure to maintain contracted food variety.
- Provided photo editorials for special editions covering student activism.
2017–2018, Albany, NY
Writing Tutor, Madison Middle School
- Tutored six middle school students in writing and reading comprehension.
- All six students passed their class, with five students getting a B+ or above.
TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES
MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Photography, DSLR Cameras
Entry-Level Journalist Resume Sample
KEN URBAN
100 Home Street ǀ Buffalo, NY 00000 555.555.5555 ǀ username@email.com
JOURNALIST AND STAFF REPORTER
Accomplished photojournalist and investigative reporter, recognized for thorough reporting of regional news and events, developing deep rapport with interviewees, and highlighting news that generates extensive public interest. Expertise in uncovering key informants and utilizing effective statistics for developing stories.
CORE COMPETENCIES
| Feature Writing | Investigative Reporting | Photojournalism |
| Copy Editing | Video Production | Interviewing |
| Data Analysis | Public Relations | Public Speaking |
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
2018 Buffalo College Buffalo, NY Bachelor of Science, Journalism
PROFESSIONAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
2018–Present, Buffalo, NY
Staff Reporter, The Buffalo Herald
- Cover Erie County political events and news. Research and report on 3–4 articles per week.
- Recognized for investigative article, “Who Watches the Watchers,” which uncovered members of local school board accessing district resources for private use.
2017–2018, West Seneca, NY
Staff Reporter, Buffalo College Sentinel
- Covered student government, campus service learning initiatives, and campus academic resources, writing two articles per week.
- Recognized for article, “Where’s the Beef?” about campus supplier’s failure to maintain contracted food variety.
- Provided photo editorials for special editions covering student activism.
TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES
MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Photography, DSLR Cameras
