WELCOME TO OLIVIA'S WEBSITE

Learn About Me

I’m overly thrilled to invite you to explore my skills, work and professional experience, and get to know a bit more about me. I am a very hard worker that demonstrates very effective communication skills and works well in a fast pace environment. When the pressure is on I will get it done. I have been motivated since age 16 to work in the Journalism industry and I am determined to achieve that goal in the next few years.

Resume

SAMPLES OF MY WORK

I reported and published various political, cultural and local stories with ABC News and Columbia University. I edited and produced a short documentary on the legalization of marijuana affect on the Black community. I was chosen to shoot footage, interview, and edit a video for the Seton Hall Admissions department. Take a look!

How cannabis legalization affects minorities

Ocasio-Cortez and the black community

Mini Documentary

Hurricane Dorian Article

Racial Discrimination case

'Do something, Mr. McConnell'

Ruben Diaz offends LGBT community

REEL

The history of the phrase 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts'

Black Republican runs in the Bronx

African Americans in the hair industry say COVID-19 social distancing is crushing them

ABOUT OLIVIA EUBANKS

Who I Am

As a Masters of Science journalism student at Columbia University and current Desk Assistant at ABC News I am confident that my academics and achievements as well as my leadership skills make me an ideal candidate for a job in the journalism industry. As indicated by my internship experience with the TODAY Show and CNBC, I have thorough understanding of journalism concepts. I am very hard working, up to date on all current news and a quick learner. I believe my ambition and drive to provide the community with the best news will be an asset to your company/business and I hope you will consider me for this opportunity.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

My Roles & Responsibilities

The following is a list of my experiences as a professional in my field. Here you will find a showcase of each of these roles. They were all unique and contributed to both my personal and professional development. In addition to these positions, I’ve also launched a few endeavors of my own, which you can read about below. If you’d like references or additional information for any of these roles, please get in touch.

ABC NEWS DA

June 2019- Current

Produced correspondents in the field
Pitched, filed, and wrote content for the digital news site
Monitored video feeds of events and logging video in the Digital Media Center
Compiled information for daily editorial notes distributed throughout the news division

NBC TODAY Show Intern

August 2017-December 2017

Assisting with preliminary research on assigned topics from producers
Completing music cue sheets in the various control rooms
Greeting guests and booking cars for guests on the show
Casting audience members for Ambush Makeover on the plaza

CNBC BREAKING NEWS DESK INTERN

January 2017 - June 2017

Performed Man on the Street reports for CNBC regarding the DOW and Victoria Beckham's brand releasing at Target.
Wrote and edited stories for the nationally aired "News Now" segment.
Assisted with production, on air talent teams and guests for all shows on the NYSE.
Attended the releasing of the Samsung Galaxy to assist the camera man capturing the event live and taking notes for a CNBC report.
Participated in courtroom reporting and courthouse television coverage.

MEMBER OF PIRATE SPORTS NETWORK

October 2016 - May 2017

PSN is a student ran network that broadcasts college sports games live. Basketball, soccer, and baseball are some of the major sports we cover. The positions I have worked on include side line reporter where I interview coaches and players before and after the game, camera, worked the score board, control board, and audio board.

MEMBER OF COMMUNICATIONS HONORS ALUMNI PROGRAM

January 2016-May 2017

I was selected as a participant in an exclusive mentorship program at Seton Hall University called CHAMP for 2 consecutive years! In this program I was paired with a high-level executive at a top organization in the communication industry. My mentors include Joe Michaels who was the director of the today show for 40+ years and my other mentor was Laurel Weir who is the SVP of Strategic Insights and Research at MTV. Being in this program I gained tips and advice about the television industry and how it works. I learned so much from my mentors personal stories and their challenges and obstacles. This program enhanced my knowledge on this industry and opened my eyes to the real world of TV.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Seton Hall University

BA, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY

2018

At Seton Hall I took various television production courses from Writing for the Media, to Field Production, to Social Media in Journalism. Each of these courses have prompted me for the professional world and has given me a great amount of knowledge to use in the field.

"Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education"

Martin Luther King Jr.

Masters of Science, Columbia University

2019

At Columbia University I did coursework in investigative reporting, video, and narrative storytelling for Journalism. I had interviews with high profile people including Al Sharpton's Network, famous civil rights activist Deray McKesson and Black Lives of Greater New York President. My Masters Thesis was an investigative project on inconsistent medications available in California county jails for mental health care patients.