Omar Jimenez [email protected] 2253 Ridge Avenue, Apartment 2F, Evanston, Ill. 60201 | (404) 275-0331 Education Northwestern University – Evanston, Illinois Anticipated Graduation: June 2015 • Majors: Broadcast Journalism | Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate • Relevant Courses: Reporting & Writing, Multimedia Storytelling, Media Law & Ethics, Enterprise Reporting in Diverse Communities, Storytelling: Video/Shooting/Editing, Media Presentation: Broadcast Video & Web • GPA: 3.3/4.0 Career Experience WGEM-TV Reporter – Quincy, Illinois March – June 2014 • Pitched, reported, wrote, edited, and shot packages on a daily basis for NBC/CNN affiliate WGEM. • Reported on the business behind the methamphetamine industry in Quincy by getting access to a former “meth” addict. CNN International Intern – New York City, New York June – September 2013 August – September 2013 • Corresponded from the United Nations with CNN reporters and producers on various issues including: internal violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, violated UN sanctions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and chemical weapon attacks in Syria. • Personally obtained critical information from a private briefing with a diplomatic official regarding when the United Nations chemical weapons report on Syria would be finished. • “Man-on-the street” reporting for both CNN Español and CNN Newsroom. • Wrote and reported an explainer video package on the United Nations featured on CNN Student News and CNN.com. • Field produced a piece for both CNN Español’s Vive el Golf and CNN International’s World Business Today. CNN Affiliate Desk Intern – Atlanta, Georgia June – September 2014 • Worked at the center of the CNN newsgathering department scouring local markets to find stories with network appeal. • Pitched stories on a daily basis to reporters, producers and CNN programs. • Coordinated newsgathering through affiliates on some of the biggest CNN domestic stories including: American doctors recovering from Ebola and the implementation of police body cameras in Ferguson, MO. “The Quad” Co-Founder and Managing Editor – Evanston, Illinois October 2013 - Present • WelcomeToTheQuad.com is a national college news website meant to promote and showcase college work. • The site features op-eds written by college students for a college audience along with a series of showcases. • Leader in the content development push currently managing a staff of 30 college students from schools nationwide. NBC News Intern – Chicago, Illinois February – June 2013 • Worked in newsgathering out of NBC’s Chicago Bureau for both NBC Nightly News and Today. • Pitched segment ideas and worked as a runner for the Today show in Chicago during their Great American Adventure Tour. Northwestern News Network Reporter – Evanston, Illinois October 2011 – Present • Report, write, edit, and shoot packages for Northwestern University’s on-campus weekly news show. Extracurricular Activities Investigative Intern | Chicago Innocence Project September – December 2014 Co-host/anchor | 2013 & 2014 Big Buck Hunter World Championship November 2013 & October 2014 Digital Production Assistant | Discovery Channel Skyscraper Live with Nik Wallenda November 2014 Varsity Basketball Player | Northwestern NCAA Men’s Basketball October 2011 – May 2013 Analyst/Contributor | Northwestern University Intel, The Post November 2012 – March 2013 Runner | NBC News, 2012 Republican National Convention August 2012 Relevant Skills Editing Skills: Proficient with Adobe Premiere CS6, AVID Newscutter, Final Cut Pro X, and iMovie Software Skills: Proficient with MIRA, MediaSource, iNews, AP ENPS, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint Language Skills: Fluent Spanish and intermediate French Honors & Awards Chicago/Midwest Emmy® - Student Production Award – Best Story – News: General Assignment November 2014 Chicago/Midwest Emmy® - Student Production Award – Best Newscast November 2014 William Randolph Hearst Foundation 3rd Place – National Television Broadcast News Championship June 2014 SPJ National Mark of Excellence Award – General TV News Reporting May 2014 SPJ Regional Mark of Excellence Award – General TV News Reporting April 2014 All Big-Ten Academic Distinction March 2013 .