Grace Bonamico
College Journalist, Anchor, Broadcaster, and Student
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Date of Birth:
March 14th, 2005
A Bit About Me
Hi, I'm Grace Bonamico, a student at Five Towns College pursuing a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Broadcasting. Throughout my college journey so far, I've gained hands-on experience across journalism, radio, and television. I've had the opportunity to attend press conferences, contribute to live event coverage, and work behind the scenes at major productions like The Great South Bay Music Festival. I'm passionate about storytelling through media and excited to continue building my skills and growing within the field of broadcasting.
Education
September 2024 - May 2027
Five Towns College, Dix Hills, NY
Bachelors of Science
Mass Communications, Broadcasting
Skills
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Excellent Communication Skills
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Fast Learner
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Effective Time Management
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Ability to Work in a Team
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Interpersonal Communication Skill
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Canva - 3 years
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Working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Lightroom
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News and Article writing
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Social media platforms: Instagram
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Experience using a Canon 6D Mark II camera
Work Experience
April 2024 - present
September 2023 - present
February 2024 - present
The Record Online
Article Writer
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Utilizes exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
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Organizes material to research and complete writing tasks
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Interviews individuals to write stories
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Photographs events around campus to go with articles
WFTU 1570/FTC Soundstream
College Radio Host/News Writer and Anchor
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Write and provide in-depth coverage into news on campus-wide morning show
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Broadcast information in clear, and time-friendly format
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Create and plan for live radio shows
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Operate studio equipment - Zetta and Wheatstone LX-24 board
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Host weekly entertainment/music show
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Interview show guest and moderate discussions
Five Towns College, Dix Hills, NY
Social Media Manager
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Create and collect posts for the Mass Communications Instagram feed
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Create and collect posts 2-3 times weekly
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Promotes upcoming events
February 2024 - May 2024
WFTU 1570/FTC Soundstream
Radio Station Night Manager
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Oversaw station responsibilities and coordinated production and social media
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Recorded video for live radio shows
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Categorized show files and uploaded shows to MixCloud
The Long Island Press/Dan's Papers
Intern
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Conducted interviews with sources to gather firsthand information and expert insights
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Researched and reported on a wide range of topics to produce accurate, well-sourced content
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Wrote original news and feature articles under tight deadlines
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Proofread and edited copy to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines
May 2025 - present
