David Aaro

79 Malcolm X Blvd, Unit BR, Brooklyn, NY, 11221

david@davidaaro.com · http://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aaro

Highly motivated self-starter looking to secure additional work as a freelance multimedia journalist. Professional level in writing, video, editing, and reporting for news, breaking news, investigative, sports, lifestyle, local and global stories.

Experience

Writer, FOX NEWS DIGITAL

New York City, NY, FEBRUARY 2019 – PRESENT

Works at Fox News NYC headquarters writing over four articles per day
Writes and covers breaking news events as they happen in a timely manner
Has written over 230 stories, covering a myriad of topics ranging from hard news, sports,

world affairs, feature and lifestyle

Stories routinely make Fox News’ front page and top stories of the day
Strong understanding of newsroom dynamics with proven fast paced and deadline-oriented writing skills
Articles are unbiased with the goal of simply telling interesting stories, whatever the topic may be

WRITER, MIAMI HERALD

MIAMI, FL, AUGUST 2017 – AUGUST 2018

Made the cover with investigative story on the legacy of Eastern Airlines and their history in Miami
Made the cover of tropical life for story on how safety program is keeping legacy alive for journalist murdered by ISIS
Exhibited investigative, writing and video reporting skills:
- Proficient in writing same day stories with deadlines two hours after covering events
- Uses reporting skills to overcome dead ends, find leads, interview, and complete stories.
- Writes a wide variety of stories ranging from traffic, lifestyle, travel, foreign, events and press releases
- Created a video and written story on traffic affecting the commute for thousands
Participated in newsroom meeting and gained comprehension in the changing dynamics in most newsrooms.

REPORTER, SPECIAL OLYMPICS

WORLDWIDE, 2016 – 2018

Traveled the world to film Special Olympic athlete stories in India, Thailand, Washington D.C and Toronto
Filmed and edited stories on the lives of Special Olympic Athletes and their impact in the community
Stories took you into a week in the life of intellectually disabled athletes and their families
Assisted local students in Abu Dhabi by teaching how to film and use camera equipment
Successfully handled language barriers and obtained tremendous foreign language and cultural experience
Professional Level in Premiere Pro and Final Cut

WRITER, THE MIAMI HURRICANE

MIAMI, FL, MAY – JULY, 2017

Wrote an in depth investigative piece on Davon Reed, a University Miami Athlete path to being drafted in the NBA
- Interviewed four of his college and high school coaches
- Currently used as a model for other sports writing students on how to write an in depth feature story
Wrote numerous game day stories for NCAA, MLB, Tennis, and NBA within 20 minutes after the event had ended

WRITER, FLORIDA NEWSLINE

JACKSONVILLE, FL, AUGUST 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016

Researched, interviewed and wrote an article every 2 weeks; covering news, lifestyle and sports topics
Pitched story ideas for articles and made cover five times
Made the cover with an investigative story on a new land development: Oak Bridge and how it would impact resident

TERRITORY SALES ASSOCIATE, W.W. GRAINGER INC.

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL, MARCH 2014 – JANUARY 2015

Sold Grainger’s 1MM+ industrial supply products directly to 300 manufacturing companies
Gained reporting skills through personal selling
Trained in sales programs and assigned territory and customers covering 5 states (VA, WV, NC, WI, OH)
Built relationships via phone/e-mail with key decision makers (purchasing, general manager, maintenance
Identified key players (gatekeepers, decision makers), established rapport, obtained understanding of their needs, and developed solutions to better meet their current and long term needs

REPORTING INTERN, FIRST COAST NEWS

JACKSONVILLE, FL, MAY 2011 – SEPTEMBER 2011

Worked 30+ hours weekly on both day and night news shifts with 8 different news anchors and reporters
Conducted news story writing and editing, news research and analysis, background interviews
Created packages based on video content gained out in the field with reporters
Covered news scenes and managed consumer issues
Participated in daily top news story planning meetings and edited video stories.
Gained knowledge in working in the dynamic, deadline and results-driven local TV news business
Ran the teleprompter during the five and six o’clock news hours.

EDUCATION

MASTER’S DEGREE IN JOURNALISM, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI,

CORAL GABLES, FL, AUGUST 2016 – MAY 2018

Graduated with a Masters in Journalism from the School of Communication with an overall 3.9 GPA. Received the 2017/2018 Graduate Assistantship Award and Scholarship given to one student in the journalism department. Classes included Visual Storytelling, Data Visualization and Journalism, Writing for the Media, Web Design, Advanced visual storytelling and sports reporting. Thesis was an 4 month long challenging investigative video story on a Haitian family facing deportation from the potential elimination of the ? program and how their family would be impacted (separated). Also did video work for Visit Florida in the Miami and Florida Keys area. Worked for Special Olympics, U of Miami Hurricane and Miami Herald during school.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING, JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY

JACKSONVILLE, FL, AUGUST 2009 – MAY 2013

Graduate of Davis College of Business with a major in Marketing, including communications and social science courses. Graduated with an overall GPA of 3.4 and 4.0 in Marketing/Sales courses. Awarded an academic scholarship covering over 25% of tuition.

IEP BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

BARCELONA, SPAIN, SUMMER 2012

Attended and completed International Marketing and Entrepreneurship business courses (3.8 GPA) at leading Spanish International Business School, a part of the Jacksonville University Study Abroad Program. Obtain significant international business, cultural, foreign language, and personal experiences.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2008-2013: Ran activities for seniors at Vicar’s Landing, volunteered building homes with Habitat for Humanity and at America’s Second Harvest

2006-2007: Built homes for the needy in Neon, KY (Appalachia) with my church