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    Jonathan Banister is a journalism student at the University of Maryland expected to graduate in May 2016 with experience interning at several media organizations in Washington D.C. and New York. He has worked as a reporter covering politics, conducted research for NBC's Meet the Press, and won two regional Mark of Excellence awards from the Society of Professional Journalists for his feature writing.

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    Jonathan Banister is a journalism student at the University of Maryland expected to graduate in May 2016 with experience interning at several media organizations in Washington D.C. and New York. He has worked as a reporter covering politics, conducted research for NBC's Meet the Press, and won two regional Mark of Excellence awards from the Society of Professional Journalists for his feature writing.

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    Jonathan Banister

    [email protected]
    781-724-7980

    Portfolio: Jonbanister.weebly.com
    Twitter: @J_Banister

    Washington D.C.

    EXPERIENCE


    NBCUniversal, Meet the Press
    Intern

    January 2016- Present



    Washington D.C.

    Conduct research to help producers create segments and prepare for interviews
    Pitch guest and segment ideas, sit in on daily editorial meetings
    Escort Sunday morning show guests while coordinating with the control room

    Capital News Service








    September 2015- December 2015
    Reporter








    Washington D.C.
    Covered Martin OMalleys presidential campaign, Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards Senate race
    Attended congressional hearings and floor speeches, including the popes address to Congress
    Published articles on a news wire picked up by newspapers across Maryland
    NBCUniversal, MSNBC dayside





    June 2015-August 2015
    Intern









    New York, NY
    Researched through web and archives to find video and stills, organize in rundown
    Logged speeches and interviews to help producers create packages
    Cut sound bites and footage in Avid Media Composer for air
    The Diamondback, University of Marylands daily student-run newspaper

    Jan. 2014-Dec. 2015
    Senior Staff Writer








    College Park, MD
    Cover state and national politics, write 3-4 stories per week, more than 80 articles published
    Interview elected officials, write about debates, elections, legislative process
    Office of United States Senator Richard Blumenthal



    June 2014-August 2014
    Intern









    Washington D.C.
    Worked in press office writing press releases, statements, social media posts
    Attended committee hearings, floor debates and guest lectures to learn about political process
    The Prince George's Sentinel






    June 2014-August 2014
    Intern









    Seabrook, MD
    Reported and wrote 2-3 stories per week on a variety of topics, focusing on politics and education
    Assisted in copyediting and production of paper
    Gatehouse Media New England




    June 2013-August 2013
    Intern









    Waltham, MA
    Researched stories, interviewed public figures, 11 articles published with Waltham News Tribune
    Shadowed reporters, attended weekly editorial meetings and journalism workshops


    EDUCATION


    University of Maryland, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, College Park, MD
    BA in Journalism, expected May 2016
    GPA 3.7, member of College Park Scholars Media, Self, and Society Program
    Minor in International Development and Conflict Management
    Oman and Dubai Study Abroad Winter Session 2013/2014

    University of Arizona International Journalism Fieldwork



    SKILLS

    Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Audition, Premiere, Avid Media Composer, HTML, CSS,
    Dreamweaver, WordPress, iNews, Avid MediaCentral

    AWARDS

    Winner of 2015 SPJ Region 2 Feature Writing Mark of Excellence award for Marylands Hidden Epidemic

    Winner of 2015 SPJ Region 2 In-Depth Reporting Mark of Excellence award for The Brothel Next Door (team)
    Eighth place in national 2015 Hearst Enterprise Writing Competition for Turkeys War on Journalism

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