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Resume

EDUCATION

Texas Christian University -

Bob Schieffer College of Communication - 

Bachelor of Arts Journalism                                       Certificate in Broadcast

School of Art -

Minor in Studio Art​

Fort Worth, Texas

May 2018

Coursework: Introduction to Journalism, Media Writing and Editing, Radio/TV Newswriting, Diversity and the Media, Reporting, Multimedia Reporting, Law and Ethics of Mass Communication, Newscast

EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed Artist

(Remote) - Spring 2021 - Present

  • Built an online art business through Instagram and TikTok, growing a following and generating consistent commission work

  • Sold original paintings and completed custom artwork for private clients

  • Painted a large-scale outdoor mural, managing the full project from design to execution

  • Created engaging content (Reels, TikToks) showcasing the painting process, increasing visibility and client engagement

Girls Inc. of Pinellas

Program Facilitator - June 2023 - August 2023

  • Mentored and guided young girls in a nonprofit organization's summer camp program in Pinellas Park, FL

  • Led classes in journalism and graphic design, empowering campers to express themselves through digital media

  • Produced a teen-led camp newspaper, fostering the group's creativity and journalistic skills

  • Co-managed social media platforms, curating engaging content and promoting a positive online community

Isomo Academy - Bridge2Rwanda (B2R)

Content Creator - July 2022 - September 2022

  • Created and managed a TikTok account for the academic program's summer bootcamp in Rwanda, Africa

  • Planned, filmed, edited, and posted 30+ videos to both Instagram and TikTok

  • Produced compelling and immersive video content showcasing all 157 students

  • Coordinated and communicated with staff to ensure timely coverage of all relevant events

  • Boosted engagement and interaction across all social platforms

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Seacrest Studios – Children’s Medical Center – Dallas, Texas

Intern - Fall 2017​​​

  • Made radio announcements broadcasted to the entire hospital

  • Co-hosted the Red Balloon Network's daily morning show

  • Wrote and hosted a weekly intern show

  • Hosted games on air

  • Facilitated visits from celebrities in the studio

TCU News Now

Anchor/Reporter/Producer - Spring 2017 - Fall 2017

  • Anchored, reported, and produced stories on deadline for the student-run, weekly newscast

  • Produced News Now Daily Updates once a week

  • Collected footage for VO/SOTs used during the newscast

TCU 360 and The109.org

Line Editor and Reporter - 2015 - 2017

  • Covered a variety of events both on and off campus

  • Used multimedia skills to create appealing stories for web and print

  • Wrote stories on deadline

  • Filmed and produced multiple TV packages for TCU News Now

  • Responsible for overseeing 5+ beat reporters and collaborated with managing and executive editors of TCU360.com

News Producer at 10 Tampa Bay

June 2018 - December 2021

  • Produced and boothed 10 Tampa Bay's This Evening show at 6PM Monday-Friday

  • Contributed as a line producer and associate producer to the production of shows on all day parts

  • Used tools such as ENPS and EDIUS to create rundowns, write scripts, and edit video​​

  • Provided daily story pitches and ideas during editorial meetings

  • Wrote web articles for 10TampaBay.com and voiced videos for the station's TikTok account

TEGNA – Producer-in-Residence

PIR Participant (inaugural class) - Summer 2018 - Summer 2020

  • Launched an original newscast for 10 Tampa Bay's 4:30AM slot

  • Created, curated, and edited the segment, Beyond the Headline - a pre-produced, graphic-driven package that ran daily

  • Presented detailed show and social plans aimed at bridging the gap between TV news and social platforms

  • Learned innovative techniques and brainstormed broadcast ideas with corporate executives

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The Leap

Executive Producer/ Managing Editor - Spring 2018

  • Created rundowns and content for TCU's bi-weekly entertainment show

  • Communicated and dictated story ideas for both show and web content

  • Organized on-set guest visits

KATV Channel 7 – Little Rock, Arkansas

News Intern - Summer 2016

  • Accompanied reporters when covering stories in the field

  • Helped with lighting and equipment during live shots

  • Logged interviews and audio for producers

KTCU Radio Station

Radio News Anchor - Fall 2016

  • Hosted afternoon news updates throughout the semester on TCU's radio station, KTCU 88.7 FM

AWARDS, HONORS & INVOLVEMENT

TCU Faculty Scholarship, TCU Dean's List, Schieffer Associate, Frogs for Rwanda, TCU Student Media, Chi Omega

SKILLS

Canva

InShot

ENPS

EDIUS

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

MS Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint

TEGNA One

Word Press

TriCaster

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  • TikTok
  • Twitter Basic Black

© 2023 by RILEY KNIGHT

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