Manuel Finale

6075 SW 85th Avenue | (786) 342-9589 | mfinale71@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/manuel-finale | http://mfinale71.wixsite.com/manuelfinale

 

Experience

MLB JOURNALIST | THE GAME HAUS                                                                                    February 2018- Present

· Write and edit articles on latest news from Major League Baseball to audiences across various media outlets.

· Present viewers and fans factually- sound commentaries using WordPress.

· For examples, visit http://thegamehaus.com/author/manuel-finale

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST | UCF Knightly News                                                                    August 2016- May 2017

 STUDENT BROADCAST AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

· Create original content for news broadcast.

· Get both sides to a story, gain crucial and factual information, and portray the information accurately from a neutral standpoint.

· Shoot b-roll, interview people, and edit my stories using Adobe Premiere and Audition programs

-For examples, see demo reel on me personal website: http://mfinale71.wixsite.com/manuelfinale

· Stack shows for daily webcasts and weekly newscast

· Assisted in news coverage of latest United States Presidential Election

Studio production crew | UCF Knightly News                                                                     January 2016- December 2016

• Floor Director

• Coordinate stage operations & reinforce logistics and safety

· Cue anchors, assist camera operators in establishing ideal shots, act as a liaison between news studio and control room, and prepare news studio for weekly broadcast.

    · Train peers interested in basic functions of the Floor Director position

• Studio Camera Operator

• Initiate and maintain ideal shots in accordance to news director, such as over-the-shoulder shots, tight shots, and shots for weather and sports

Radio DJ/ Host | WNSC Online Station                                                                             February 2015- May 2017

   -student-operated internet radio station for university of central florida

• Host and maintain weekly segment

• Configure varied songs for the playlist with primary focus on heavy metal genre

• Operate audio board

• Generate playlist and write script for Internet radio using Microsoft Word and Google Music

 

Education

University of Central Florida | bachelor of Arts in Radio-Television                                                        May 2017         

Emphasis: Broadcast Journalism Track              GPA: 3.21

Minor: Business Administration

 

Leadership

UCF chapter of Radio Television Digital News Association | Treasurer                                 September 2015- MAY 2016

        - National Association that aids students preparing for the broadcast news industry

     - Tracked dues paid by organization members.

UCF chapter of Society of Professional Journalists | Member                                              September 2015- May 2017

        - Dedicated to professional development of aspiring journalists in print, broadcast, or online fields

UCF chapter of National Broadcasting Society | Member                                                      January 2015- May 2017

        - National organization that gives students interested in production to network and gain experience

 

Skills

-Adept in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

-Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro & Audition) and WordPress

-Working knowledge of social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter