Brian Heap

Objective
Obtain the position of TV news anchor and/or reporter by demonstrating award-winning storytelling skills developed over more than a decade in broadcasting.

Experience

News Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
January, 2006 - present WPTY, Memphis, TN
 Told compelling stories using video, bites and natural sound.
 Used props and surroundings to create demonstrative stand-ups.
 Incorporated station research into daily story presentations.
 Posted stories to the station website daily.

News/Sports Anchor and Reporter
October, 2002 – December, 2005 KVIA, El Paso, TX
 Wrote, produced and anchored weekend news and sportscasts.
 Performed live shots daily, often under tight deadlines.
 Established myself as a beat reporter for city and county government.

News Reporter and Sports Anchor
September, 2001 – September, 2002 KTVZ, Bend, OR
 Wrote, produced and anchored news and sportscasts.
 Used DV camera to record video and interviews.
 Edited packages using linear and non-linear equipment.

Radio News Producer and Anchor
August, 1997 – August, 2001 KFMB, San Diego, CA
 Wrote, produced and anchored news and sports updates.
 Coordinated breaking news coverage.
 Co-hosted San Diego Chargers pre-game and post-game shows.

Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Fall 1992 – Spring 2007
 BA in Telecommunications, Film and Broadcasting
 Political Science Minor

Honors

2007 Tennessee AP Award – Hard News (1st place)
2005 Texas AP Award – General Assignment (2nd place)
2004 Texas AP Award – Spot News (2nd place)

BRIAN HEAP

Memphis, TN

(901)867-0585 (h)

(901)569-7409 (c)

heap.brian@gmail.com