KIM  McCLEARY

Reporter/Anchor/Host

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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a general assignment reporter where I can use my journalistic skills to tell exceptional stories that matter to viewers.



SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to research, produce and write for television
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Open-minded, focused, mature and dependable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sept 2007-Present Rogers Television – Mississauga, Ontario
Daytime Host

Responsibilities include:
● Hosting live daily lifestyle talk show
● Researching news stories that are relevant to the community
● Preparing in depth interview questions for various guests
● Produce host chat segment



Sept 2006 – Sept 2007 Rogers Television – Mississauga, Ontario
Entertainment Anchor/Reporter – First Local News

Responsibilities include:
• Anchoring daily entertainment segment for First Local News, a daily news magazine program, highlighting top stories in Peel Region.
• Field producing, reporting and packaging daily lifestyle and entertainment reports
• Determining a daily line up and ensuring all stories have a local relevance to viewers
• Working closely with editors to produce stories that are visually engaging and entertaining for our audience


Sept 2006 - present Rogers Television – Mississauga, Ontario
Producer – First Local News, Peel Living, Local Notes

Responsibilities include:
• Researching and scheduling interviews for entertainment and lifestyle reports
• Using QSeries news program to time news items, throws and segment breaks to commercial
• Assigning stories to reporters and editing their packages to reflect the tone of the program
• Working closely with various members of the community to make viewers aware of their surroundings
• Showcasing local talent and inspirational individuals by examining their artistic abilities


Mar 2004-present Creative Show Productions – Toronto, Ontario
Stage Manager/Speaker, LifeFest and Baby Show

Responsibilities include:
• Manage the stage segments of trade shows
• Greet and show guest speakers to their platforms
• Ensure all audio and video equipment is working for the guests
• Introduce guests to audience and give time cues when needed



EDUCATION
2003-2005 Diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting
Humber College
Toronto, Ontario



VOLUNTEER WORK

May 2004-Sep 2006 Rogers Television - Mississauga, Ontario
Volunteer News Reporter

Responsibilities included:
• Researched, wrote and produced news and lifestyle segments
• Conducted interviews with news makers on ENG productions
• Appeared on camera as a reporter and voiced my own stories

Jan 2005-May 2005 680 News – Mississauga, Ontario
Intern

Responsibilities included:
• Editing audio clips from national and international news wires and writing intros/extros for evening anchors
• Covering stories and gathering audio clips from newsmakers



REFERENCES

References available upon request.

Kim McCleary

Toronto, Ontario

(416) 760 - 7965
 

kimbomccleary17@hotmail.com

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