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Jerome Bailey
Journalist , Associated Press
Location: Houston, TX United States
Joined: Jul 28th, 2010

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Jerome Bailey Jr. reports news in all platforms (video, text and photo) for the Associated Press. He earned a Masters in Journalism from Columbia University in 2014. He graduated from Dillard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in marketing in 2013.

During his final year at Dillard University, Bailey served on the Student Government Association as Mister Dillard. His male initiative gained national attention when he called on Dillard male students to wear suits on the first day of classes. He was the first male recipient of the William Sutton Prize created for the best all around student and awarded at commencement. Bailey is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. where he won Outstanding College Brother of the Year and the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical contest in Louisiana.

He has spent countless hours completing community service and mentoring young men in the Greater New Orleans area. He was a junior fellow of the intercultural exchange program, the Melton Foundation where he traveled to Germany and Chile.

Bailey played a vital role in re-establishing Dillard�s in house radio station, WDUB in 2011.

My Interview Question

What are your ultimate goals in 10 years?

Current Whereabouts:

Multi-platform Journalist.

Website:

http://jeromebaileyjr.com

Education (request update)

Dillard University class of 2013

Undergrad Major: Mass Communication

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

2014: Chosen as one of 20 Associated Press interns placed at different news bureaus around the world. 2014: Selected by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism as a Scripps Howard Foundation intern. 2013: Recipient of the William Sutton Prize awarded at Dillard University's commencement ceremony for the best male all-around student. 2012: Black Male Initiative gains national attention after Bailey calls Dillard's male students to wear suits. 2011: Played a vital role in re-establishing Dillard�s in house radio station, WDUB.

Columbia University class of

Grad Major:

High School: Hightower High School in Houston, TX class of 2009

Experience

I currently work with Associated Press as Journalist
I have 0 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.

Global News Multimedia Reporting Intern | Associated Press
From June 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Daily shooting, editing and pitching breaking news and enterprise stories in video, text and photo. Produced breaking news packages during Hurricane Arthur and published multiple national stories.

Freelance Social Media Consultant | US AutoLogistics
From June 2013 to July 2013 • 0 year(s)
Taught staff and developed social media guidelines for national commercial car hauling company. Launched and maintained social media accounts.

Mister Dillard University | Student Government Association
From March 2012 to May 2013 • 1 year(s)
Developed initiative to improve male image on campus and organized community service projects. Alleviated issues between students and administration.

Host | WDUB Radio
From August 2009 to May 2013 • 4 year(s)
Hosted weekly live talk show, booked and conducted interviews with major R&B artists, campus and community leaders. Assisted in re-launch of defunct radio station and recruited staff.

Intern | WDSU-TV News NBC
From September 2012 to December 2012 • 0 year(s)
Assisted reporters and photographers with field reporting, live shot locations, and administrative tasks at news desk.

Development Intern | United Negro College Fund
From June 2012 to July 2012 • 0 year(s)
Spoke to various sponsors about significance of scholarships and created grant proposals to corporate foundations.

Marketing Intern | Liquid Soul Media
From May 2011 to August 2011 • 0 year(s)
Shot brief interviews of audience at screenings for movie industry clients and researched short reports for executives.

Sports Reporting Intern | KCOH-AM Radio
From June 2010 to July 2010 • 0 year(s)
Followed NBA and NFL news daily, interviewed as guest commentator five days a week for one-minute live sports updates.

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