BECKY FREEMAL
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BECKY FREEMAL Reporter/Anchor |
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 QUALIFICATIONS ~Strong verbal and written communication skills built over 13 years as a reporter/anchor ~Excel under tight deadlines in a highly competitive market ~Comfortable with diverse personalities and styles, successful in bringing them together to realize a common goal EXPERIENCE Reporter/Fill-in Anchor WCPO-TV (ABC) Cincinnati, Ohio 02/05-present ~Research the news of the day to find out what most affects the community ~Translate single idea and formulate it into a compelling news story ~Within a day’s time ... gather facts, talk with multiple sources, then write and deliver a story worthy of a #1 rated newscast, live, to thousands of viewers Reporter/Anchor WBAY-TV (ABC) Green Bay, Wisconsin 06/00-01/05 ~Solo anchored a start-up two hour newscast, attracting thousands of viewers ~Gathered information on topics such as initiating conversation with families dealing with tragedy, to talking with developers on economic development, as well as consumer stories in which I helped viewers with alleged fraud and identity theft ~Presented compelling stories, live, at the end of each day to thousands of viewers Anchor CUMULUS BROADCAST GROUP (RADIO) 11/01-01/05 ~Researched and wrote compelling news stories that kept listeners tuned in ~Delivered stories during several live radio broadcasts throughout the morning commute Reporter/Anchor KCBD-TV (NBC) Lubbock, Texas 10/98-06/00 ~Delivered a #1 rated newscast, and decided what stories would keep viewers watching ~Turned a day of fact gathering, and talking with multiple sources into a news story worthy of a #1 rated newscast Reporter/Anchor KMID-TV (ABC) Midland, Texas 9/97-10/98 ~Worked assignment desk, produced, then anchored two evening newscasts ~Determined which stories most influenced the community, gathered information and spoke with multiple sources to put together a strong fact-based, and interesting story Assignment Desk WKRC-TV (CBS) Cincinnati, Ohio 6/96-9/97 ~Monitored police scanners, gathered and updated information throughout the day ~Managed news crews, sending them to stories both preplanned as well as breaking news EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Communication, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio AWARDS National Edward R. Murrow, “America after 9-11" Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Hobart Officer Deaths Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Quadgraphics Fire ACTIVITIES * Junior League of Cincinnati * Society of Professional Journalists * Cystic Fibrosis Foundation * YWCA Rising Stars *Girls on the Run * Big Brothers/Big Sisters * Soccer * Arthritis Foundation, Marathon Team |
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 Becky Freemal Represented by:
David Brunner |
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