Courtney J Aitken
Broadcast Meteorologist
RESUME REEL
Courtney Aitken | 2021
ABOUT
Aspiring meteorologist currently pursuing a BA in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder
Weather is my passion, and forecasts are what I believe to be one of the most essential parts of keeping societies running smoothly. Providing the public with accurate information on current and upcoming conditions is both a privilege and a responsibility that I look forward to taking on.
CV
Courtney J Aitken
EDUCATION
August 2017 - Present
University of Colorado Boulder
Expected May 2021
College of Media, Communication and Information
Degree: B.A. Broadcast Journalism
Minor: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences
GPA: 3.9
Relevant Coursework: NewsTeam Boulder (campus newscast), Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Reporting, TV Production, Weather Analysis & Forecasting, Principles of Climate, Principles of Weather, Biometeorology, Sports Reporting
Dean's List Fall 2017 - Present
SKILLS
July 12, 2023
Software: Baron Lynx, Vipir Radar, RundownCreator, Ross Inception
Technical: Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, iMovie, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Journalism: Interviewing, Operation of Professional Camera/Light Kit/Wireless Mic
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
July 12, 2023
WeatherNation - Intern
May - Aug 2020
Wrote and edited cold opens for live shows
Built and co-produced live shows
Built graphics for meteorologists using Barron Lynx
Edited various videos for social media and live shows
Practiced using green screen
Aspen 82 - Intern, Junior Producer
May - Aug 2019
Delivered reports of weather & events in Aspen on live TV
Co-managed Aspen 82’s social media pages
Edited & published guest interviews for “The Lift” live morning show
Operated camera & logged interviews during live show
NewsTrain Denver
April 11th - 12th, 2019
Seminar focusing on various professional skills within the journalism industry
Refined skills in statistics, social media, and brand representation
Jen’s Cafe Bars - Marketing/Sales Associate, Social Media & Online Content Creator
Feb 2017 - Aug 2019
Wrote marketing cover letters
Managed social media pages
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Aug 2019 - Present
CU Health Promotion - Emotional Wellness Peer Educator
Aug 2019 - Present
Delivered presentations on suicide prevention to audiences of well over 100 students, staff, and community members
Lead workshops focused on helping students attend to their mental health
Helped to connect students to on campus resources such as counseling and psychiatry
REFERENCES
July 2024 - May 2025
Spencer McKnight
Co-Owner Aspen Daily News & Co-founder Aspen 82
970-366-6014
Hired me as an intern/junior producer at Aspen 82 and oversaw all interns and supervisors at the station
Diana Lane
Primary Host for The Lift Live Morning Show, Aspen 82
303-618-0784
Coached me in on-air presence, interviewing, as well as timing and planning segments for the live show during my summer internship
Casey Robinson
Senior Producer/Shooter/Editor, Aspen 82
970-300-8121
Was primary supervisor during my internship at Aspen 82; helped me to improve shooting and editing skills
