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Eddie Dowd is a student at Ithaca College majoring in Journalism with a minor in Political Science graduating in May 2016. He has extensive experience in television news through internships at NewsCenter 5 WCVB-TV, 7News WHDH-TV, and ABC40 WGGB-TV where he conducted interviews, covered breaking news, logged shows, and assisted reporters. At Ithaca College, he works as a one-man-band reporter for ICTV Newswatch16 where he pitches, shoots, and edits packages. He is proficient in various software programs and speaks Spanish at an intermediate level.

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Eddie Dowd: Cell: (347) 348-4222 Edowd1@ithaca - Edu

Eddie Dowd is a student at Ithaca College majoring in Journalism with a minor in Political Science graduating in May 2016. He has extensive experience in television news through internships at NewsCenter 5 WCVB-TV, 7News WHDH-TV, and ABC40 WGGB-TV where he conducted interviews, covered breaking news, logged shows, and assisted reporters. At Ithaca College, he works as a one-man-band reporter for ICTV Newswatch16 where he pitches, shoots, and edits packages. He is proficient in various software programs and speaks Spanish at an intermediate level.

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Eddie Dowd

Cell: (347) 348-4222


[email protected]

Education
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Major: Journalism
Minor: Political Science

Expected Graduation: May 2016

Internships
NewsCenter 5 WCVB-TV, Assignment Desk Intern, Boston, MA
Summer 2015
Sought out and conducted interviews that aired as VOSOTs on the 11pm newscast
Covered breaking news, being the first person to get an interview with a witness of shooting
Built relationships with fire and police officials to verify information in a timely fashion
Identified and vetted credible news tips and relayed to assignment editors and producers
7News WHDH-TV, News Intern, Boston, MA
Summer 2014
Logged 2-3 shows daily using iNews
Assisted stations investigative reporter in a four part series on sex trafficking in Boston
Answered reporter requests for archival footage using Aurora Browser
ABC40 WGGB-TV, Reporter Intern, Springfield, MA
Summer 2014
Assisted reporters with turning out two daily packages
Set up and conducted interviews with local residence and officials that aired on evening show
Worked alongside assignment editors in gathering news tips and following up on potential stories
Categorized news tips and events using iNews & solely covered assignment desk during lunch hours
Skills

Proficient at Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Photoshop, ENPS, iNews, Aurora Browser
Working knowledge with Avid, Office suite, InDesign, CNN Newsource, ABC NewsOne
Spanish written and spoken at the intermediate level
Hootsuite certified
Related Experience
Ithaca College Television/Newswatch16, One-Man-Band Reporter
Aug. 2014-Present
Pitch, shoot, and edit at least one news package per week for ICTVs local news program
Provide viewers with real-time story updates via social media while on assignment
Extensively covered the heroin epidemic in Ithaca, producing three packages on the subject
Documented racial protests on campus using iPad, with footage airing on Good Morning America
Spearheaded an original investigative piece on cuts to counseling services at Ithaca College
FM 91.7 WICB, News Anchor, Ithaca College
Research and develop, local, state, national and international stories
Produce, edit, and deliver the news under hourly deadlines

Aug. 2013- Present

The Ithacan, Staff Writer, Ithaca College


Conducted and produced original reporting for both print and online editions

Jan. 2015 May 2015

Ithaca College Television/Newswatch16, Assistant Producer


Aug. 2013-May 2014
Created scripts and rundowns for telecasts using ENPS
Developed stills for the show using Photoshop
Gathered and edited video for news packages and telecasts using CNN Newsource
FM 88.3 The Buzz, News Co-Anchor, St. Bonaventure University
Aug. 2012- Sept. 2013
Produced, edited and delivered daily news updates as part of a team of student broadcasters
HS Video Production Club, Project Manager, Bronx, NY
Served as editor, producer and director for 12 short films

Aug. 2008- May 2012

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