Dara DiGerolamo

Past

• Freelance Reporter (Shanghai, China) at CNNGo.com
• Academic Scholar at Fudan University
• 'KIA X Games Asia' - Event Production Coordinator at ESPN/STAR

• 'City Beat' - Copy Editor at International Channel Shanghai - Shanghai Media Group
• 'Opportunity Knocks' - Script Coordinator, Episodes 1-3 at ABC Studios / 3 Ball Productions
• HOT 92.3 FM - Board Operator at Clear Channel Radio
• 'Dr. Phil' - Script Coordinator - Season 3, 4, 5 & 6 at CBS Television Distribution
• Associate Producer, 'JoJo on the Radio' 102.7 KIIS FM at Clear Channel Radio
• Intern / Freelancer, Public Relations Department at Oxygen Media
• Assistant Event Coordinator, 30th International Emmy Gala at International Academy of Television Arts Sciences
• Intern, Dr. Phil, Season 1 at Paramount Television

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Education

• California State University-Northridge
• University of Southern California
• Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Industry

Broadcast Media

Dara DiGerolamo’s Experience

• Freelance Reporter (Shanghai, China)

  CNNGo.com

  (Online Media industry)

  May 2009 — August 2009 (4 months)

  Shanghai based reporter for a new travel site about insider information to Asian cities.

• Academic Scholar

  Fudan University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  August 2008 — July 2009 (1 year )

  As a recipient of the 2008-2009 Chinese Government Scholarship, I lived and studied in Shanghai, China for one year as an academic scholar within the School of Journalism.

• 'KIA X Games Asia' - Event Production Coordinator

  ESPN/STAR

  (Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

  April 2009 — May 2009 (2 months)

  Ensured that competition site judges and announcers were equipped with event schedules and athlete start lists.
  Prepared audio equipment for each event and resolved sound level issues.

• 'City Beat' - Copy Editor

  International Channel Shanghai - Shanghai Media Group

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)

  Edited English language copy for narration and subtitles of weekly television program.
  Wrote dialogue and edited footage for show segments.
  Interviewed show subjects in field.

• 'Opportunity Knocks' - Script Coordinator, Episodes 1-3

  ABC Studios / 3 Ball Productions

  (Public Company; Entertainment industry)

  July 2008 — August 2008 (2 months)

  Assembled and formatted all show scripts and rundowns.
  Revised scripts and rundowns with instruction from writers and producers.

• HOT 92.3 FM - Board Operator

  Clear Channel Radio

  (Public Company; CCU; Broadcast Media industry)

  May 2005 — April 2008 (3 years )

  Worked independently in air studio producing weekend radio shows.
  Operated broadcast mixing console, CD player and cassette tape deck.
  Aired voice tracked shows from Prophet logging system and produced live remote broadcasts with air personalities.
  Recorded and edited listener phone calls using Vox Pro.

• 'Dr. Phil' - Script Coordinator - Season 3, 4, 5 & 6

  CBS Television Distribution

  (Public Company; Entertainment industry)

  August 2004 — April 2008 (3 years 9 months)

  Assembled and formatted all show scripts and rundowns.
  Revised scripts and rundowns with instruction from producers and directors.
  Dictated script changes to teleprompter operator.
  Managed database with entire staff titles and contact information for rolling credits and staff contact lists.
  Performed song breakdowns for shows with musical performances.
  Worked closely with post production supervisor to ensure delivery of show elements (tape pieces, graphics, stills, etc.)

• Associate Producer, 'JoJo on the Radio' 102.7 KIIS FM

  Clear Channel Radio

  (Public Company; CCU; Broadcast Media industry)

  January 2004 — April 2005 (1 year 4 months)

  Major player in production of week night show JoJo On The Radio hosted by air personality JoJo Wright.
  Performed show prep and produced on-the-fly creative ideas.
  Screened all listener calls for air.
  Coordinated listener audience for in-studio celebrity appearances.
  Voice used for bits and parodies.

• Intern / Freelancer, Public Relations Department

  Oxygen Media

  (Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

  January 2002 — May 2003 (1 year 5 months)

  Performed light writing of press releases and talent / executive bios.
  Organized all press clippings from publications and assemble press kits.
  Assisted planning network’s 2nd Anniversary Party and network screenings.

• Assistant Event Coordinator, 30th International Emmy Gala

  International Academy of Television Arts Sciences

  (Entertainment industry)

  August 2002 — December 2002 (5 months)

  Assisted event & marketing manager with planning of the 30th International Emmy Awards Gala.
  Located sponsors to donate 1000 pieces of product for gift bags given to event attendees.
  Assembled seating chart and table arrangement for event guests.
  Coordinated and supervised event staff.
  Attended menu tasting, floral arrangement viewing, tablecloth sampling and invitation selection.

• Intern, Dr. Phil, Season 1

  Paramount Television

  (Entertainment industry)

  June 2002 — August 2002 (3 months)

Dara DiGerolamo’s Education

• California State University-Northridge

  B.A. , Broadcast Journalism - Minor: Sociology , 2006 — 2008

  Activities and Societies:

  88.5 KCSN FM - news, "Valley View News" - LA Channel 36

• University of Southern California

  School of Cinema-Television: Summer Production Workshop 2002 — 2002

• Borough of Manhattan Community College

  A.A.S. , Corporate / Cable Communications , 2000 — 2002

  *BMCC Dean’s List Spring 2001-02
  
  *2002 City University of New York Student Senate Nominee

  Activities and Societies:

  Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Kappa Chapter (2-year college honor society)

Additional Information

Dara DiGerolamo’s Groups:

•    Cal State Northridge Alumni Network
•    ThoseinMedia
•    Radio & Television Professionals Network
•    Media Professionals Worldwide
•    Society of Professional Journalists
•    Scriptpeople
•    Documentary and Reality Television Production
•    American Women in Radio & Television
•    China and Asia-Pacific Media and Technology Group
•    HRTS
•    Greentech in China

Dara DiGerolamo’s Honors:

*2008-2009 Chinese Government Scholarship, for study as Academic Scholar at Fudan University in Shanghai, China

*2008 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award for radio feature story, "Women's Roller Derby" - 3rd Place - http://www.spj.org/news.asp?REF=785

*2008 American Women in Radio and Television, Southern California Chapter Scholarship

*2007-2008 Steven Fishman Memorial Scholarship from CSUN Journalism Department

*2008 Radio and Television News Association (RTNA) of Southern California-Jerry Dunphy Memorial Scholarship

*2007-2008 First Generation Scholarship from CSUN Alumni Association

*2006-2007 National Notary Association Scholarship from CSUN Journalism Department

*2002 USA Today All-USA Academic Team Nominee

*2003 New York University CCTOP Scholarship

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