MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/ REPORTER WBOY TV
OCT 2019 - PRESENT
ABOUT
My Background
Larmie is a senior at Indiana University Bloomington pursuing a degree in Journalism and a French minor. His concentration is in Broadcast Journalism and he intends to leverage his skills to the best of his abilities in order to finally realize a lifelong dream of being a reporter/news presenter. However, until this dream is realized, he welcomes any opportunities to receive an internship or job in the field of Journalism.
He's a well-traveled young man who has lived in six countries: Liberia, Ghana, Nepal, Tanzania, Kenya and the US. Furthermore, he has had an opportunity to visit dozens of other countries in his two decades of life. These opportunities to travel the world have taught him a lot about himself and about what he expects from others. He is a lifelong learner and he expects others to have a thirst for knowledge.
He wants to explore every nook and cranny that the world has to offer in order to tell inspiring and untold stories. He welcomes any opportunities to work creatively as an individual or as part of a reporting team.
MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
INTERN, WTHR (NBC)
May 2018 - August 2018
Took charge every day at work in order to accomplish my goals and make the most of my time there.
Assisted with stories all over Indiana.
Worked under a deadline, as practice on a variety of stories involving crime, politics, education, etc.
Assisted conducting interviews in person for television and arranging them
Utilized Edius editing software
MMJ, IUSTV- HOOSIER NEWS SOURCE
January 2017 - September 2018
Attended pitch meetings with well researched and highly relevant story ideas
Independently cultivated leads and contacted sources
Researched local/international news and then chose most pressing or interesting stories
Selected the format of each story and then wrote scripts for each of them
Presented my news stories in studio, on camera and reading from a teleprompter
INTERN, WTIU/WFIU (NPR/PBS)
September 2017 - December 2017
Attended pitch meetings with well researched story ideas
Assisted with newsbreaks and newscasts
Generated scripts for television, radio and online news
Conducted interviews in person for television and over the phone for radio
Utilized Adobe Audition to edit and iMediaTouch to upload work
GLOBAL REPORTER, IUSTV
September 2018 - April 2019
Researched current international news and then chose most pressing or interesting stories
Decided the format of each story and then wrote scripts for each of them
Edited videos I retrieved from CNN News Source
Presented my news stories in studio, on camera and reading from a teleprompter
MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
BEAT REPORTER, INDIANA DAILY STUDENT (PRINT)
January 2017 - May 2017
Researched and pitched several newsworthy story ideas on a weekly basis
Reported and wrote about Indiana University's Greek Life on a weekly basis
Published three stories a week, on average, for both print and online
Diversified my coverage by occasionally covering stories outside of my beat
MMJ, WIUX STUDENT RADIO
September 2016 - December 2016
Research and pitched several newsworthy story ideas on a weekly basis
Created news content on a weekly basis for radio through field reporting, writing, and extensive research
Collaborated with teammates to cover 2016 Presidential Elections live on air
· Created content for varying topics such as local government, politics and science
· Collaborated to create IU TALKS, which involved creating feature stories
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
Highly motivated, and adaptable multimedia journalism student with experience in reporting, broadcasting, writing and editing seeking to obtain an internship in the field of Broadcast Journalism.
BA INDIANA UNIVERSITY 2019 (BROADCAST JOURNALISM)
August 2014 - May 2019
IB DIPLOMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA
August 2012 - May 2014
MY SKILLS
No matter the role or project, I’m confident in the skill set I bring to the table. Take a look below to learn more about my specific abilities, and feel free to get in touch if you’d like to learn more.
WRITING
As an aspiring reporter, I recognize the importance of writing a well-crafted story that is why I have practiced writing for television, radio, print and online.
EDITING
As an aspiring multimedia journalist, I understand that writing is not enough. I work hard to learn new ways to edit in order to tell more compelling stories.
FILMING
As an aspiring storyteller, I understand that editing is difficult without good footage. That is why I strive to find creative and comprehensive ways to film stories.
“There are some situations one simply cannot be neutral about, because when you are neutral you are an accomplice. Objectivity doesn't mean treating all sides equally. It means giving each side a hearing.”
Christiane Amanpour
LET’S CONNECT!
I would love to hear from you.
5644 Garamy Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254
317-956-2334
