Lauren Cioffi
cioffinews@gmail.com
631-905-1334
http://www.laurencioffi.com
EDUCATION:
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Overall GPA: 3.6
Graduated with Honors: Dean’s List, Cum Laude
Journalism GPA: 3.7
EXPERIENCE:
CBS NEWS, NEW YORK, NY
Broadcast Associate for CBS Newspath August 2011 – Present
• In addition to roles as a freelancer, responsible for deciding what video is displayed on the CBS live channel, provided via satellite across the country
• Communicating with stations through EVAs to inform them of feeds and satellite coordinates
Freelancer for CBS Newspath June 2011 – August 2011
• Edits national feeds, and distributes cuts through Newspath Now, the distribution affiliate service for the Network
• Searches international services; including Reuters (RTV), European News Exchange (ENEX) and Eurovision (EVN) for video. Downloads, edits and distributes to affiliates
• Reissuing file video on the Newspath Now server for affiliates and for stories that require file video
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Advanced Television Production Class 2011 – Summer 2011
• Part of the team that produced a weekly newscast shown on the School of Journalism website. Roles included executive producer; line producer; assignment editor; news anchor, sports, weather and features reporter/producer; graphics designer; stage manager; and camera, audio and prompter operator
NEWSDAY, MELVILLE, N.Y.
Freelance Writer and Reporter 2010 – Summer 2011
• Wrote and reported on news, science and lifestyle for newspaper and website
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY’S BROADCAST STUDIO
Paid Production Assistant, Floor Director, Teleprompter Operator, 2009 – Summer 2011
• Operate teleprompter and deliver camera cues during live-to-tape broadcasts
• Log tape, cut footage and edit on Final Cut Pro
• Build videotape library, migrating content from tape to a Final Cut server
AWARDS:
• Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award Spring 2011
• Martin Buskin Award for commitment to excellence through journalism Spring 2009
• Media Service Award for student media leadership Spring 2009
RELATED SKILLS:
• Programs and Systems: Final Cut Pro, ENPS, NIM, EVA System, RTS System, Photoshop, In Design, Garage Band, Bridge, Mac, PC and Excel proficient
• Equipment: Nikon and Canon digital SLR, Sony HV1U, Canon HF30 and similar models
• Skills: teleprompter, audio control, graphic design, camera operator, producing, writing, reporting