Experience


Reporter | Dayton 24/7 Now News | Becky Gulden

August 2023 - Present 

- Presents news content by researching, writing and developing stories that impact Dayton residents on a daily basis.

- Delivers live reports at least five times a week from a variety of locations across the Miami Valley. 

- Responds to emergencies and breaking news stories at any time of day with a sense of urgency, prioritizes digital content first once arriving to the scene. 

- Identifies and secures multiple sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.

- Prioritizes digital first when it comes to news coverage, posting content to the Dayton 24/7 Now social media pages and website as soon as news breaks.


Digital Content Producer | Dayton 24/7 Now News | Becky Gulden

May 2022 - August 2023

- Wrote, developed, edited and published content for the Dayton 24/7 Now website, as well as all of the social media platforms. 

- Developed effective communication and management skills utilizing the station’s social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 

- Created compelling and accurate content for the station’s website.

- Effectively utilized time management skills in a fast-paced newsroom environment, including breaking news. 

- Experienced with newsroom systems and editing software, such as iNews and Adobe Premiere.  

- Presented the latest local and national stories on-air in a 45 second format as Dayton 24/7 Now’s Now Desk reporter from October 2022 - August 2023.


AUTV 20, News Producer | David McCoy | August 2020 - May 2022 
- Delegated appropriate news talent to produce an engaging and informative newscast. 
- Guided talent to write and upload captivating scripts on a daily basis.
- Created engaging digital graphics.
- Sharpened organizational and leadership skills through collaboration with fellow staff. 
- Monitored breaking news and identified impactful content.


Intern |WXIX-TV FOX19 NOW | Megan Laird
May 2021 - August 2021

- Engaged and collaborated with reporters to develop professional interview skills ranging from breaking news to sports.

- Sharpened editing skills through Edius and Adobe Premiere Pro.

- Utilized time in front of the camera to sharpen on-air presence.

Dayton Daily News, Intern | Ben McLaughlin | May 2019-August 2019

- Produced digital and print media including three front page articles.

- Engaged with the community through interviews.

- Numerous published articles developed and honed effective story-telling skills. 

- Collaborated with fellow Dayton Daily News reporters on topics varying from back-to-school and the Dayton Police Department.

Skills

-News Writing 

-Communication 

-Photojournalism 

-AP Editing Knowledge 

-Time Management 

-Story Pitching 

-Time Management 

Campus Involvement, Leadership, & Awards

​- 2023 Society of Professional Journalists award winner (1st place in Investigative Reporting) 

- 2023 Associated Press Media Editors Ohio award winner (1st place in Continuing Coverage and 2nd place for Investigative Reporting)  

- News and Sports Anchor for AU TV-20 (2018-2022)

- Ashland University Women’s Lacrosse  (2018-2021) 

- Ashland University Women’s Tennis  (2018-2022)

- Delta Zeta Sorority (2018-2022) > Treasurer (2021)  


Resume 


Lydia Bice
(937) 781-6731 | lydia.bice@aol.com


Education
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School in Dayton, Ohio
Graduate of 2018


Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Production
Bachelor of Arts in Sport Communication  
Graduate of 2022


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