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I'm a freelance multimedia journalist based in San Francisco, CA specializing in reporting on underreported social issues, with a focus on topics involving children and conflict. You can find out more about me on my website at bengilljournalism.com.
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Ben Gill-Freelance Journalist 838 Irving St. Apt. 1
San Francisco, CA 94122 [email protected]
www.bengilljournalism.com Cell: (805)-815-2575
Experience
Production Intern, “Forum with Michael Krasny” on NPR affiliate KQED, San Francisco, CA January 2013-April 2013
Assisted in producing a daily current affairs talk show covering a wide variety of topics ranging from international
political news to recent development in science and technology
Helped show’s producers by conducting background research for upcoming shows, including researching show topics, pre-interviewing guests, writing show summaries, and escorting guests to studio
Production Intern, Al-Jazeera English, Los Angeles, CA December 2012-January 2013
Completed one-on-one apprenticeship with Al-Jazeera English Senior Correspondent Rob Reynolds to pitch
and produce news packages from beginning to end, including brainstorming story ideas, writing package pitches, booking and coordinating guests, conducting background research, setting-up field shoots, and voiceover writing scripts
Journalist and Intern, VC Reporter, Ventura, CA Summer, 2012
Created news articles on emerging local issues, including Ventura County’s number two ranking statewide for
domestic violence and challenges faced by county’s large number of homeless veterans
Journalist-at-Large, Foothill Dragon Press, Ventura, CA 2010-2012
Journalist-at-large covering international, national, and local topics, with a special focus on global conflict and its
impact on teens and youth
Freelance Documentary Filmmaker, Ventura, CA 2010-2012
Directed, shot, and edited short-subject documentary on the emotional & psychological impact of casework on
police detectives within the Ventura Police Dept.
Multimedia and Web Skills
Extensive experience with journalistic database and contact software such as Filemaker Pro
Well-versed with video and multimedia programs like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition (and other audio software), After Effects, etc.
Knowledge of web content management tools such as WordPress and Joomla, as well as all forms of social media
Education
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations (major), Middle Eastern Studies (minor), University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Professional References
1.) Rob Reynolds, Senior Correspondent, Al-Jazeera English: email: [email protected]; phone: 202-379-5606
2.) Dan Zo ll, Senio r Edito r, “ Forum ” o n KQED : email: [email protected]; phone: 415-864-2000
3.) Michael Sullivan, Editor, Ventura County Reporter: email: [email protected]; phone: 805-648-2244
