LAURA KAY PROSSER

5207 Maryland Ave N Crystal, MN 55428 763-331-1806 pross016@d.umn.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an full time position that has opportunities for advancement and a chance to grow in the
field of journalism, and within my expertise of news production.

OVERALL JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE: 5+ Years as Professional Journalist

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: May 2012, University of Minnesota Duluth: Deans List
Major: English Literature Major: Journalism GPA: 3.59/4.0 and 3.6/4.0
UMD Study Abroad in New Zealand University of Waikato, July 2009-2010

AWARDS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) Better Newspaper Contest, Submitted September 2013.
Weeklies up to 1,5000 First Place: Clara City Herald, Laura Prosser--Arts & Entertainment.
Weeklies up to 1,5000 Second Place: Clara City Herald, Laura Prosser--Arts & Entertainment.

Two-time Published Journalist by AP Wire during brief stint at Greenwood Commonwealth

On a Mission to Save Big Mamas Town: http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/06/08/saving-big-mamas-
town/286
59925/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/8/on-a-mission-to-save-big-mama
s-town/
http://www.sunherald.com/2015/06/08/6260075/on-a-mission-to-save-big-mamas.h
tml

Massage Sherrie Smiths Life:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/20/massage-changed-sherrie-smiths-life/?page=all

PRODUCING EXPERIENCE
Producer, Videographer, Editor, Personality at Pioneer Public TV, Appleton, MN. June 2015-Present
Creator, editor, host: Public Affairs show, titled Compass. Produced 2 seasons of 30 episodes
Shot and edited in Final Cut Premiere, entire episode plus 1-2 video packages per episode
Responsible for video package interviews, B-roll footage and graphics
Scheduled interviews/discussion panel guests
Practiced at taped and live shows
Capable of self management at a high degree and promotional speaker for show and station
Interviewed published authors, researchers, legislatures, elected officials, county workers and law enforcement
Topic researcher
Experience with Government Departments, Extension Services, experts and the average joe farmer
Press release/overall episode proofer
Wrote rollag and anchor notes complete with interview questions
Experienced with Adobe Premiere Pro and Audacity
Served as camera operator, teleprompter and audio operator for show, and outside concerts/events
Served Western Minnesota, parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa as a PBS Affilate

REPORTING EXPERIENCE
Journalist, Lifestyles Editor at Greenwood Commonwealth, Greenwood, MS. January 2015-May 2015
Responsible for writing, photography, layout and editing Lifestyles section daily
Wrote Sunday wedding announcements and anniversary notices
Produced front page content, picked up for AP Wire
Interviewed children and adults for human interest, community highlighted pieces
Created more content than previously held in the Sunday Lifestyles section
InDesign experience for 1-2 page layout designs
Column writer exploring differences between Mississippi and Minnesota
Responsible for Mothers Day and Debutante Layouts plus 2015 Winter Leflore magazine Style section

Journalist, Co-Editor at Raymond-Prinsburg News/ Clara City Herald, Raymond, MN. September
2012-December 2014
Responsible for writing, editing and photography of two weekly community newspapers
Cover crucial local news stories and features for four communities
Served consolidated MACCRAY School District/Central Minnesota Christian Schools (CMCS)
Led local sports, city councils and Economic Development Authority photography and reporting
Possess strong style, grammar and organizational skills; strong storytelling skills
Creator of column New Girl In Town, featuring a community member from one of the 4 communities
Newspaper layout composition through pagination
Produced 4 yearly special editions with a hand in collecting advertisers
Knowledgeable of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator-- Mac or PC

Journalist, Editor position at UMD Statesman, Duluth, MN. January 2008-2009, 2011-2012
Wrote human interest and event articles for University of Minnesota Duluth Newspaper.
Edited Student Life Section for Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Interviewed student, faculty, and outside sources about current issues inside and outside University
Assisted reporters on assignment with research, interviews and editing

Journalist, Internship at Northlands NewsCenter, Duluth, MN. January 2012-May 2012

Produced video clips from film shot on station topics
Filed topics of interest into Newsroom Desk/worked on events
Office work of filing and transcribing video and interviews

Journalist, Internship at Lake Superior Magazine, Duluth, MN. January 2012- April 2012
Wrote magazine style articles for segments
Ran website event calendar
Filed and mailed magazine documents
Wrote and produced briefs and recreation guide for magazine, collected quotes and contacts

Journalist, Internship at Minneapolis Southwest Journal, Mpls. MN. May 2011-August 2011
Produced articles on topical issue of: composting, architecture, entrepreneurs, community members and businesses
Wrote weekly crime beat
Edited written articles/ advised photographers
Reviewed community members, architects, city hall documents about issues connected to the articles

STUDENT REPORTING EXPERIENCE

PR Associate, Media Communications, Duluth, MN. September 2010-12
Press release writer
Managed two PR communication tools; letter to a community leader and promotional poster.
Advertising Agent, for Media Communications, Duluth, MN. September 2010-12
Created advertisements for a sample project. A mini-campaign including the four advertisements themselves, the
body copy, the slogan and the headlines

Reference and Portfolio Available Upon Request.