Summary

I'm a passionate and hard-working individual looking to expand my experience in the entertainment industry. I've worked for large companies such as CBS Radio and Bauer Media. Check out my work here: http://hollywoodlife.com/author/paytontraviss/

Credits

12/15 – 12/15

Writer HollywoodLife.com

HollywoodLife.com — Digital Details
12/15 – 12/15

Writing 7-10 pieces for HollywoodLife.com's site. HollywoodLife.com reaches up to 2 million readers per day and reports on all things entertainment, including fashion, beauty, politics, and world news.

10/14 – 2/15

Reporter Life & Style Weekly

Digital — Bauer Media Details
10/14 – 2/15

Reporting day to day on events happening in the entertainment industry. Requirement to adhere to fast-paced deadlines and travel all over the valley collecting newsworthy stories. Keeping up to date with the latest trends and break-outs in the world of Hollywood entertainment.

1/15 – 1/15

Production Assistant

Staff Position — NBC Universal Details
1/15 – 1/15

Reporting live from the Red Carpet for Bauer Media (InTouch, Life & Style, Closer). Transcribing interviews post shows and gathering information in order to produce an article segment. Meeting with celebrities and their publicists in order to promote the show.

10/13 – 10/14

Wardrobe Stylist

Staff Position — Free People Details
10/13 – 10/14

Working in the Studio City location as a stylist in order to promote the Free People brand. Helping customer's in their shopping experience and styling for lifestyle shoots.

5/13 – 7/13

Production Assistant

Staff Position — Southern Cross Austereo Details
5/13 – 7/13

Controlling live Twitter feed during streaming of show. Assisting crew with production responsibilities. Appearing on-air in order to enhance segments and provide entertainment. Managing script for show. Producing new ideas for the show.

5/12 – 7/12

Intern

Staff Position — CBS Radio Details
5/12 – 7/12

Promoting 101.5 JAMZ and KMLE Country by working during live broadcasts. Updating twitter feed and interacting with fans during the show. Acting as a production assistant at events out of office to promote the station. Re-capping each event to post to the CBS blog.

Media

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Education

Class of '14

Arizona State University

Bachelor's degree/Broadcast Journalism

My Gear

  • Canon Rebel

Skills

  • WordPress
  • Producing
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • voice over
  • Radio
  • Social Media
  • Storytelling
  • Video Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Social Networking
  • Videography
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Creative Writing
  • Blogging
  • Promotions
  • Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • News Writing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Online Journalism
  • Twitter
  • HTML
  • Facebook
  • Time Management
  • Instagram
  • Tumblr
  • Social Media Blogging
  • Travel Planning
  • Self-driven
  • Highly personable
  • flexibility
  • Cannon T3
  • Handheld/Lav Mic
  • SONY NX DV Cam