Erin Burditt
Augusta
Summary
Versatile reporter and photographer with extensive experience in capturing community narratives through written articles and visual content. Adept at managing multiple projects, from local meetings to sports events, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and creativity. Eager to apply communication skills and media knowledge to foster effective messaging within a school system.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter, Writer, Photographer
The McDuffie Progress
Thomson
09.2020 - Current
- Covered county and city meetings (Board of Commissioners, City Council, Board of Education)
- Covered sporting events for McDuffie and Warren County, as well as, Harlem High School
- Conducted interviews with city and county officials, coaches, and people within the community
- Photographed sporting events, as well as, ribbon cuttings, and community events
- Covered student-athletes signing with colleges
- Covered court cases and elections
Intern for the Augusta University Athletic Department
Augusta University
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Keeping track of statistics
- Writing Press Releases/Stories
- Social Media Graphics
- Social Media Posts
Human Resource Office Assistant
Securitas Security Services, North America
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from potential applicants, providing information to facilitate their application process
- Guided job applicants in completing job applications, ensuring accuracy and clarity
- Organized and maintained personnel files on employees to ensure compliance and easy access to records
- Conducted drug screening on prospective employees
- Worked as a security guard in support of a major golf tournament in the Augusta area
- Served as course officer, guiding players during tournament
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-2020
High School -
Greenbrier High School
Evans, Georgia01-2011
Skills
- Photojournalism expertise
- Content creation
- Press release writing
- Interviewing techniques
- Social media management
- Photo editing
- Research and analysis skills
Awards
PSA Video Certificate of Completion / Electronic Cigarettes: Reality Check, Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Have experience in the following areas:
- Sportswriter
- Wrote articles for the school newspaper (The Bell Ringer) covering Augusta University Athletics.
- Photographer
- Photographed Augusta University sporting events
- Conducted several Podcasts (Sports Squad)
- Member of Sports Squad Podcast. Provided information on Augusta University Athletics and currents events in sports.
- Videographer
- Produced numerous PSA videos and a video promoting the Augusta area.
Timeline
Reporter, Writer, Photographer
The McDuffie Progress
09.2020 - Current
Intern for the Augusta University Athletic Department
Augusta University
01.2020 - 05.2020
Human Resource Office Assistant
Securitas Security Services, North America
11.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Augusta University
High School -
Greenbrier High School