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New York City,

06/2013 to Curr

New York City,

05/2014 to 08/2

New York,

12/2013 to 05/2

New York City,

03/2014 to 03/2

New York,

02/2012 to 03/2

Cheonan, Ko

03/2012 to 01/2

Seoul, Ko

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New York City,

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Washington,

ALEXIS K. BARNES

Professional Overview

I am a multimedia journalist adept in all aspects of researching, writing and producing engaging news stories through print, ra

and broadcast- domestically and internationally.

Portfolio available at: www.alexiskbarnes.com - Twitter: @AlexisKReports

Experience

Researcher/Newsroom Intern

Al Jazeera Media Network-United Nations Bureau

Worked in the United Nations gathering and verifying information through interviews, observation and research for anchors an

other reporters. Logged live footage from pertinent Security Council, Noonday Press and General Assembly meetings and

contributed to the daily cycle of an international news network.

Contributing Writer/Freelancer

Moguldom Media Group- AFKInsider.com

Covered African news regarding business and technology, specifically agribusiness, entrepreneurship and initiatives at work th

increase profitability across the continent.

Newsroom Intern

WSVI-TV, ABC-affiliate

Combined video, audio and graphics to effectively convey stories pertinent to the St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and Caribbean

community.

Editorial Intern/Freelancer

VICE Media, Inc.

Produced stories for VICE.com and VICE Magazine on investigative and human interest topics. Freelance currently, on

assignment.

Press Delegation/ Journalism Graduate Study Tour to Brussels

Delegation of the EU to the US

Awarded a press visit to the European Union and the EU-US Summit. Reported on President Obama's visit to Brussels across t

delegation's social media accounts and studied the current issues on the EU transatlantic agenda.ESL Instructor

ChungDahm Learning Institute

Supervised, on average, 15 students per class period for 5 class periods per day. Reported on student progress and fostered

reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Volunteer Coordinator

Amnesty International- G48

Worked to increase the organization's advocacy presence in South Korea and organized volunteers for movements and

demonstrations in the region.

Highlights

Strong AP Writing StyleExperience with Final Cut Pro X, Reaper, Adobe

inDesign & PhotoShop

Knowledge in Newsroom Computer and Feed SystemDeadline-driven, Copy-editing and proofreading

Education

Master of Arts: Journalism, International Concentration

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism

Association of Black Journalists CUNY Graduate Chapter- President

Bachelor of Arts: Print Journalism

Howard University

449 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | C: 570-982-1410 | alexiskbarnes@gmail.com