TERRANCE  BATES

Anchor/Reporter
 

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OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking a position as an Anchor/Reporter with an aggressive news organization.

EXPERIENCE:

2003- Present:
Morning and Midday Anchor/Consumer Reporter, WPTY/WLMT – Memphis, TN

I anchor three hours of news in the morning and a one hour newscast at lunch time. I bring spontaneity, personality and a lot of ad-libbing to the newscast. I also do a weekly consumer franchise called “Renters Rights”. The segment documents landlord and tenant issues and puts legal perspective to them.

2001-2003:
Morning Live Reporter/Midday Anchor, WFIE – Evansville, IN

I delivered live reports during the morning newscast and was the primary fill in anchor for that newscast. I also anchored the midday newscast.

1999 – 2001:
General Assignment Reporter, WTVR - Richmond, VA

I delivered daily live reports and cultivated contacts in the community. I excelled at developing story ideas.

1997 – 1999:
General Assignment Reporter, WRDW - Augusta, GA

I delivered daily live reports and cultivated contacts in the community.

1996 – 1997:
Reporter/Photographer, KETK - Longview/Tyler, TX

I was a one man band reporter/photographer at the Longview Bureau.

Education:

Universities of Maryland at College Park
B.A. - Broadcast Journalism with a minor in French
B.A. - German Language and Culture
Universities of Maryland, Munich/Augsburg, Germany
A.A. - General Studies

Honors:

2005 - Tennessee AP "Best Reporter"
2005,2006 - Emmy Award Nominee for "Renters Rights"
2007 - NABJ Regional Award winner "Renters Rights"

Terrance  Bates

Memphis, TN

901 383 6346 (H)
901 275 4372 (C)

Tbates97@hotmail.com

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