1. Africa Baker
Phone: (331) 210-3686 // Email: ambtgb@mail.missouri.edu // africabaker.wordpress.com
Journalism Experience
E23 Reporter, MUTV (The University of Missouri)// Sept. 2015- Present
Report and edit new s packages for on-air and online publication
Work w ith others to create content
Editor-in-Chief, Panther’s Paw (Oswego High School) // Aug. 2014-May 2015
Manage comprehensive journalismprogram w ith 60+staff members
Use various programs to produce new spaper, website, and newsmagazine
Publication w on awardsincluding
Head Reporter,Panther TV (Oswego High School) Dec. 2014-May 2015
Gather prospective storytopics for schooltelevision show and newsbroadcast
Lead collaborative brainstormmeetings
Create voice-overs and transition scriptsfor news packages
Edit footage into 10-15 minute new smagazine
Student Reporter, The Mash(Chicago Tribune) June 2012-May2015
Participate in monthly brainstormmeetings w ith other chief editors and student journalists
Research w eb-based sourcesto create new storyideas that are published in the teen new spaper
News Anchor, Panther TV (OswegoHigh School) Aug. 2011-Dec 2014
Read daily schoolnew s and announcements with a co-anchor and teleprompter
Broadcast episodes for entire schoolon Youtube channel
Media Storytelling Skills
Advanced:Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Pro
Basic: Social Media (Tw itter, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, Youtube)
Education
Oswego High School-Oswego IL // Graduation Date:May 2015
GPA: 3.7
The University of Missouri- Columbia MO// Expected Graduation Date:May 2019
Awards and Open
Journalism Education of America Superior aw ard for broadcasting newswriting (2014)
POSSE Semi-Finalist (2014)
Guest speaker on Steve Cochran WGN Morning Show (2014)
Work Experience
Student Clerical Assistant, The ColumbianMissourian // Oct. 2015-Present
Responsible for filing and sorting paperw ork
Entering appropriate data into computer
Printing, scanning, and copying checks and other paperw ork
Transferring incoming and outgoing calls
Ensuring excellent customer service via phone or in-person
Youth Counselor, Holiday Home Camp // June 2014- Present

2. Manage cabin of 10-11campers and participate in camp activities
Sales Associate, DressBarn// March2015- June 2015
Help customers find outfits for events
Organize stockand racks of clothing
Sales Associate, Rue21 // Oct. 2014- Feb. 2015
Organize stockand racks of clothing
Maintain cleanliness of store
Provide excellence in customer service