Sojin Josephson
As a young professional pursuing a career in journalism and publishing, I am passionate about storytelling, no matter what the medium is. I love people, fashion and sports. I dream about traveling often and that desire for mobility drives many of my decisions. I enjoy both big cities and the no-stoplight towns, shoe shopping, reading, eating ice cream, taking photos and spending time with my family, friends and dogs.
Education
University of Montana, Missoula
- Bachelor of Arts in Print and Broadcast Journalism, May 2016
- Minor, Media Arts
- GPA: 3.87 and High Honors
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- Study Abroad
- Fashion, Cultural Journalism and Publishing, January-May 2015
New York University, New York, New York
- Summer Publishing Institute, May-July 2016
Experience
BROADCAST
CBS News
Senior Desk Broadcast Associate
December 2016-Present
- Assist the senior producers in building the rundown and logistically putting the show together every day.
- Compile and send out editorial notes to the CBS This Morning team, including the London, LA and DC bureaus.
- Help the seniors manage the producers and what’s happening in the newsroom.
- Track and manage story pitches and future ideas.
- Work with the senior producers, senior production manager and business managers to organize the CTM team, meetings and other aspects of CBS News.
News Associate
August 2016-December 2016
- Research, fact-check and find elements for producers at CBS This Morning.
- Report by phone and in the field.
- Attend shoots with producers and assist putting together elements and scripts for stories.
- Transcribe and log interviews and b-roll.
- Attend meetings and pitch stories.
MontanaPBS
Student Documentary Unit Reporter-Aging Out: Autism in Montana
December 2015-May 2016
- Researched documentary topics and presented research to professors and classmates.
- Found characters by calling, emailing and researching topics around Montana.
- Traveled around the state to report on autism and people aging out of the school system.
- Wrote scripts.
- Transcribed interviews and logged footage.
- Edited video footage together.
- Promoted the documentary on all social media platforms and around the state.
News Brief Anchor
August 2015-May 2016
- Sifted through Montana and national news wires to find stories.
- Wrote briefs of the daily news to air statewide on MontanaPBS.
- Anchored MontanaPBS News Brief.
Business: Made in Montana Reporter, Producer and Host
August 2014-December 2014
- Helped report and produce a complete package and show for broadcast on Montana PBS.
- Hosted the television program that aired statewide.
KPAX-TV Intern
February 2016-May 2016
- Assisted reporters and producers on local news stories at the station and in the field.
- Film stand-ups for reporters in the field.
- Helped edit VO’s, VOSOT’s and Packages.
- Helped write stories.
UM News Reporter, Anchor and Producer
August 2015-December 2015
- Aired on KPAX Montana This Morning and ABC Fox Montana.
- Reported, produced and anchored weekly broadcast shows that relate the community and University.
- Uploaded stories to the website weekly and work to create a social media presence.
- Pitched stories weekly involving campus and the community.
KPCN: The Peer Connection Network Intern
September 2014-December 2014
- Worked in video production to create academic videos for the University of Montana.
- Used audio and video equipment to produce academic videos.
- Assisted in editing academic videos for the University of Montana.
- Communicated with senior management from the Office of Student Success at the University of Montana and other state educational boards to generate ideas to promote the success of students.
Montana Kaimin Sports Reporter and Copy Editor
August 2014-May 2016
- Researched stats and interviewed athletes and coaches for stories.
- Covered sports, including softball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, golf and track & field.
- Worked to create a weekly publication in print and everyday content online on deadline.
- Reported and pitch stories weekly for the sports section of the newspaper.
- Interacted with all levels of the newspaper staff on cross-functional projects.
- Copy edited stories from all newspaper sections for daily print edition and online.
- Wrote headlines and cutlines.
Missoulian Freelance Reporter
September 2015-December 2015
- Freelanced sports stories and wrote headlines for the Missoulian on deadline.
Trendsetters at the U Fashion Blogger
December 2013-December 2014
- Wrote weekly content for the University’s fashion blog.
- Engaged current students, community members and “fashionistas” to showcase the University’s fashion, promote community businesses through the latest trends.
- Edited each “trendsetter’s” post for copy and content errors before it went up on the fashion blog.
- Used and monitored social media.
Volunteer
University of Montana Advocate Student Ambassador
October 2013-September 2015
- Gave campus tours and led summer orientation groups at the University of Montana.
- Collaborated with campus departments to market special programs and majors and enhance brand communications.
Other
Overland Golf Course Clubhouse Staff- Big Timber, MT
May 2014-August 2014
- Assisted in arranging groups for busy weekends and tournaments.
- Assisted in pro shop sales.
- Cleaned and maintained course’s golf carts.
- Scheduled tee times for customers in person or by phone.
- Opened and closed the golf course daily.
- Responsible for counting the day’s money and printing the receipts.
- Responsible for cooking lunches for golfers and selling beverages at tournaments and league nights.
Relevant Courses
- First Amendment and Journalism Law, Ethics & Trends in News Media, Media History and Literacy, Reporting, Public Affairs Reporting, News Editing, Pollner Storytelling Seminar, Photojournalism, Video Photo and Production, Intermediate Video Photography, Advanced Video Reporting, Publishing, Publicity and Cultural Journalism, Non-Linear Editing, Digital Technology in the Arts, Integrated Digital Art, Student Documentary Unit, Freelance: Marketing Your Work
Skills
- Avid Media Composer, iNews, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, WordPress, Social Media Outlets, Velocity, ENPS
- Canon X D Video Camera, Canon Digital SLR and Lighting Equipment
Honors and Awards
- Hearst Journalism Awards National Finalist-Second Place in Profile/Personality Writing
- Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards Region 10 Winner in Sports Writing (Large Schools)
- Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards-Television Feature Reporting Finalist
- Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards- Television General News Reporting Finalist
- President’s Outstanding Senior Award in Print Journalism
- Faculty Television Journalism Award
- Outstanding Kaimin Reporting Award
- School of Journalism Dean’s Award
- NATAS Emmy Nomination-UM News Best Website
- International Radio and Television Society Foundation Selection
- Television Academy Foundation Internship Finalist
- Robert C. McGiffert Award of Excellence in Journalism
- Judith and Neil Morgan Endowed Scholarship
- Circle of Success Scholarship
- Dean’s List-all semesters at UM
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