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Aili Hou
70 Morningside Dr
New York, New York United States
Phone: 7034314458
Email: ah3827@columbia.edu
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70 Morningside Dr
New York, New York United States
Phone: 7034314458
Email: ah3827@columbia.edu
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Reporter, On-Air Talent, Production Assistant, Intern
Resumes ID: 8852
Resumes Views: 25
Location: New York, New York, United States
Zip Code: 10027
Posted: 06.24.2023
Updated:
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LinkedIn Resume: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aili-hou-2300841b7
Objective
For my fourth and final year of college, which I'll be entering in Fall 2023, I'm seeking an internship that will enable me to apply and enhance my news reporting skills: shooting footage, writing stories, editing packges, reporting on-air, etc.Once I graduate in Spring 2024, I hope to find a full-time job in a newsroom where I can contribute and continue improving my reporting toward my dream of becoming an international reporter.
Education:
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09.06.2020 - 05.13.2024
Columbia University
Political Science, French & Francophone Studies
Political Science, French & Francophone Studies
Work Experience:
09.01.2022 - 12.15.2022
Digital Video Intern
NBC News |
• Led the footage gathering and research processes for multiple Digital Documentary projects, such as “Boiling Point: Jackson’s decades long fight for clean water” • Contributed to video script writing by incorporating facts and pairing corresponding video and sound elements • Managed communication between producers, video editors, and local affiliates to organize interviews and archives
NBC News |
• Led the footage gathering and research processes for multiple Digital Documentary projects, such as “Boiling Point: Jackson’s decades long fight for clean water” • Contributed to video script writing by incorporating facts and pairing corresponding video and sound elements • Managed communication between producers, video editors, and local affiliates to organize interviews and archives
06.01.2023 -
Broadcast Reporting Intern
ABC22 & FOX44 News, Nexstar Media Group |
• Independently pitch, shoot, write, edit, and produce daily news packages for the station’s evening newscasts • Conduct MOS interviews, document public events, and assist reporters with newsgathering activities in the field • Write, edit, and publish stories to the station’s digital website
ABC22 & FOX44 News, Nexstar Media Group |
• Independently pitch, shoot, write, edit, and produce daily news packages for the station’s evening newscasts • Conduct MOS interviews, document public events, and assist reporters with newsgathering activities in the field • Write, edit, and publish stories to the station’s digital website
06.01.2022 - 08.15.2022
Meet the Press Intern
NBC News |
• Created daily research packets for guests and show topics by analyzing relevant publications and past appearances • Produced show elements by editing video, locating archival footage, and logging and verbating tapes • Pitched guests, stories, and interview topics for the show through drafting potential questions and elements
NBC News |
• Created daily research packets for guests and show topics by analyzing relevant publications and past appearances • Produced show elements by editing video, locating archival footage, and logging and verbating tapes • Pitched guests, stories, and interview topics for the show through drafting potential questions and elements
01.01.2022 - 04.15.2022
Political News Intern
Spectrum News NY1 |
• Conducted research and wrote scripts for Inside City Hall, a nightly primetime talk show on national and local politics • Wrote and published summaries of anchor interviews on the NY1 website for digital content • Edited, transcribed, and logged video for NY1 political reporters and their stories
Spectrum News NY1 |
• Conducted research and wrote scripts for Inside City Hall, a nightly primetime talk show on national and local politics • Wrote and published summaries of anchor interviews on the NY1 website for digital content • Edited, transcribed, and logged video for NY1 political reporters and their stories
06.01.2021 - 08.15.2021
News Reporting Intern
Loudoun Now News |
• Wrote, edited, and published stories covering local political affairs and events throughout Loudoun County; wrote a breaking story on the renaming of a local road that was featured on the front page of the print paper • Conducted in-person interviews and took professional photos of venues and events to be featured in articles • Proofread all stories for the weekly print edition, shadowing reporters throughout the publishing process
Loudoun Now News |
• Wrote, edited, and published stories covering local political affairs and events throughout Loudoun County; wrote a breaking story on the renaming of a local road that was featured on the front page of the print paper • Conducted in-person interviews and took professional photos of venues and events to be featured in articles • Proofread all stories for the weekly print edition, shadowing reporters throughout the publishing process
10.01.2020 -
Senior Editor
Columbia Political Review |
• Lead a team of five writers in brainstorming, writing, and publishing two articles a semester for Policy 360, a foreign policy roundtable which assesses contemporary political issues from the perspectives of various countries • Proofread and edit writers’ pieces to improve grammar, content, and organization, following the CPR style guide • Wrote, edited, and published a feature article on the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election
Columbia Political Review |
• Lead a team of five writers in brainstorming, writing, and publishing two articles a semester for Policy 360, a foreign policy roundtable which assesses contemporary political issues from the perspectives of various countries • Proofread and edit writers’ pieces to improve grammar, content, and organization, following the CPR style guide • Wrote, edited, and published a feature article on the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election
07.01.2020 - 02.01.2022
City News Reporter
Columbia Daily Spectator |
• Reported on and published eight articles about city, state, and national matters, such as NYC mayoral politics • Corresponded with elected officials and local community leaders to conduct interviews • Aggregated information from historical research, interviews, and data to develop unique angles for stories
Columbia Daily Spectator |
• Reported on and published eight articles about city, state, and national matters, such as NYC mayoral politics • Corresponded with elected officials and local community leaders to conduct interviews • Aggregated information from historical research, interviews, and data to develop unique angles for stories
Total Years Experience:
3 yearsSkills:
Foreign languages: French (Fluent), Mandarin (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced)Adobe Premiere Pro
iMovie
Professional video-shooting
WordPress
iNews
MediaCentral
Nexis research services
NewsConnect
Dalet Galaxy five
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Slack
Canva
Social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
Occupations:
Correspondent, Intern, Multimedia Specialist/Multimedia Digital Journalist, On-Air Talent/Anchor/Talk Show Host, Producer-Assistant/Associate, Producer/Field, Production Assistant, Reporter-General, Reporter-News, Reporter-Travel-
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