Paul K. Niiyama


Qualities:

·On-air experience with reporting, anchoring and newswriting.
·Proficient with on-line/off-line editing techniques.
·Familiar with BETA, ¾ inch, and other ½ inch formats and equipment.
·An ability to learn things quickly and an enthusiasm for news.

Broadcast Experience:

1997 News & Sports Intern, KHON TV-2, Honolulu, HI. Fox network affiliated television station

1998 Host, "In Focus", Pullman, WA Weekly in-depth interview segment with athletes and coaches of various WSU sports. Airing in the Moscow, ID; Pullman, WA and Spokane, WA market areas.

1997-1998 Anchor/Sports/Weather/Reporter/Producer, "Cable 8 News", Pullman, WA. Public cable channel of locally produced programs for the Moscow, ID and Pullman, WA area.

1998 Director/Technical Director/Audio/Graphics, "Cable 8 News" Pullman, WA.

1997 Sales Executive, Cable 8 Productions, Pullman, WA.

1996-1997 Reporter, Graphics, Camera, and Grip, "Cougar Sport Tonight", Pullman, WA. Cable 8.

1996-1998 Disc Jockey, KUGR- FM, Pullman, WA. Commercial radio station with coverage in the Pullman market area.

Other Experience:

1996 Home re-inspector, State Farm Insurance. Worked on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.

Activities:

1997-1998 Member, Recruiting Coordinator, and Webmaster for WSU Rugby Football Club Team
1994-1995 Washington State University football team, redshirted as a freshmen, traveled to the Builders Square Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
1994-1995 Involved in an on-campus bible study while attending Washington State University.
1994-1998 Member of the Hui Hauoli O Hawaii club, Washington State University.
1991-1994 Participated in football, wrestling, and track, Kalani High School.
1989-1993 Member of the Waiokeola Congregational Church Youth Group.

Honors:

Member, Radio Television News Directors Association, Washington State University Chapter.
Member, Alpha Epsilon Rho, Washington State University Chapter.
Voted team captain by teammates during the 1993 football season in high school.

Education:

B.A. in Communications, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, Washington State University. Major: Broadcast News and Production. Minor: Psychology. Graduation: May, 1998.

References:

Glenn Johnson, Professor of Broadcast News, Washington State University. (509) 335-3068

Marvin Marcelo, Professor of Broadcast Production, Washington State University. (509) 335-6555

Neal Robison, Professor of Broadcasting, Wahsington State University. (509) 335-4038



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