Experienced Anchor and Reporter with a proven track record for  handling breaking news with ease.

__________________SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS__________________

More than 7 years of experience working in the media in multiple capacities including: Anchor, Reporter, Producer, Assignment Editor and Promotions Director. A natural strategic orientation with a strong ability to stay calm under pressure in a fluid environment. Well traveled with a genuine interest in a variety of subjects. A professional demeanor in the newsroom and community. Background in media marketing with strong leadership and project management skills.

“Jennifer is a great utility player and a cool head in stressful situations…she is strong in gathering information and has the ability to take on multiple roles in the newsroom…”
-Amy Backus, Senior Producer

__________________________EXPERIENCE____________________________

■Morning Show Anchor ■Producer ■Promotions Director
■Reporter ■Assignment Editor ■Media/Event Planner

_________________________WORK HISTORY__________________________

ONN – THE OHIO NEWS NETWORK, Columbus, Ohio 2005-Present
Anchor, Reporter, Producer
Responsible for developing and presenting a compelling newscast to an audience of 1.4 million. A leader in the newsroom with a pro-active attitude to jump in where needed. A captivating storyteller, that quickly gains the trust of sources to enterprise exclusive stories. Ability to clearly articulate information on-air and connect with a diverse audience. A self-starter able to multi-task under deadline pressure. Responsible for weekly parenting and entertainment segments. Represents the news station in the community and at charity events.

• 2008 Best Utility Player
• 2008 TOP Award
• Employee of the Month
• Promoted within the first year of hire
• Earned progressive duties by demonstrating strong leadership, on-air delivery and creativity in crisis situations.

WTVG 13 ACTION NEWS – ABC NETWORK (DISNEY), Toledo, Ohio 2003 - 2005
Assignment Editor, Reporter
Managed newsroom functions; reporters and staff numbering 30 for daily news broadcast to an audience of ½ million. Responsible for tracking, researching, and assigning stories for newscasts. Directed staff during breaking news situations to ensure the best product made air. Managed newsroom operations including: talent, photographers, production, graphics, and editing using deadline-driven crisis resolution. Developed and maintained contacts with officials, law enforcement, and experts in community for story development.
• Reduced overtime expenses more than 5% by managing schedules of available
  personnel.
• Increased ratings by developing exclusive story lines and sources.
• Promoted satellite feed sharing among networks to save over $20,000.
• Increased operational efficiency of “live shot” process by revising procedures
• Created, developed and managed election night coverage.
• Earned progressive responsibilities including on-air reporting

CUMULUS BROADCASTING, Toledo, Ohio 2001 - 2003
Promotions Director
Integrated promotions for six different radio stations with $10 million in revenue into a single department. Created and implemented strategic marketing programs for radio, television, billboard, public transportation, direct mail and print media. Collaborated with sales staff to establish cutting-edge on-air marketing concepts, trade agreements and website development.
• Created “listener card” promotion with a distribution of 50,000 with 200 sponsors.
• Established 100 new trade agreements worth $ ½ million, including front-page newspaper
  logo placement.
• Managed media buys for major clients: Pepsi, ATA Airlines, Budweiser, and Outback
  Steakhouse.
• Planned and executed major public events: 4th of July Fireworks, stadium opening days,
  and concerts.
• Expanded internship program by 200%, gaining thousands of free man-hours for key
  projects.
• Increased ratings: reached and maintained top 3 positions in the market.
• Earned progressive responsibilities including filling in on-air and commercial copy
  reading
________________________TECHNICAL SKILLS________________________

■ AP Newscenter ■ ENPS ■ Pathfire ■ Dalet ■ MS Windows ■ DVD Pro
■ Beta ■ Newsbrowse ■ Photoshop ■ Panasonic P2 ■ Non-Linear Editing

___________________________EDUCATION____________________________

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio 1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Emphasis on Public Relations and Journalism, Academic Honors, 3.7 Major GPA

Jennifer Dugan

Columbus, Ohio
419-351-5145

Jennifer_Dugan@yahoo.com