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OBJECTIVE
Create and relate must-see stories and breaking news to the Milwaukee area as a general assignment reporter.
WORK EXPERIENCE
WGBA Channel 26 News – NBC Affiliate Green Bay, WI
Reporter/Anchor/Producer December 2008-May 2010
• Tracked down and delivered exclusive interviews, video and stories.
• Crafted packages with unique use of video, sound and writing.
• Presented live and breaking news reports with conversational clarity.
• Delivered news with personality, polish and professionalism.
• Produced quality newscasts with limited resources.
• Shot, edited, posted web scripts/video and handled assignment desk as needed.
WITI Channel 6 News – FOX Affiliate Milwaukee, WI
Freelance Producer & Field Producer January 2008-November 2008
• Interviewed in the field, worked with photographers and wrote packages for air.
• Stacked, wrote and boothed 11am show and evening newscasts.
• Handled breaking news and live feeds.
WSAW News Channel 7 – CBS Affiliate Wausau, WI
Reporter/Anchor/Producer September 2005 -August 2007
• Captured highest market ratings as anchor/producer of Noon Show.
• Generated award-winning story ideas, guided interviews, developed sources and
crafted stories.
• Helped oversee morning meeting and coverage agenda.
TMJ4 Channel 4 News – NBC Affiliate Milwaukee, WI
Investigative Intern Summer 2004-Fall 2004
• Researched, set up interviews, developed questions and wrote a version of the
investigative pieces.
NEWS TOOLS
• iNews
• AP Newscenter
• WorldNow
• Avid
• Tape-to-Tape Editing
• DVC-Pro
• CNN Pathfire
• NBC VOD
• Facebook/Twitter
AWARDS/HONORS
• Wisconsin Broadcasters Association- (2009) Honored for live-on-scene reporting in
“Amber Alert” on WGBA
• Associated Press Award- (2006) Best series piece for “Families of the Fallen” on
WSAW.
• Milwaukee Press Club- (2005) 2nd place in collegiate division for the feature
package: “Professor/DJ”.
• Robert U. Turner Award- (2004) Showed a balance of high academic ability and
potential for professional success.
EDUCATION
Marquette University
B.A. Communication, GPA: 3.8 (out of 4.0)
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