Michelle Turnberg

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Award-winning broadcaster with more than fourteen years of experience in the
     media
 Versatile visionary; adjusts easily to new formats and challenges
 Exceptional writing and speaking skills
 Recognition and accolades include: 2009 Emmy nominee; 2006, 2007, 2008
     North Dakota Broadcaster’s Teddy Award for Best TV Anchor in North Dakota;
     NDBA Best TV Anchor in 2003-2005; Best News Story in 20007; Outstanding
     Young Broadcaster in 2000; 1999 National contest winner of Best Female
     Primetime News Anchor in a small market sponsored by TVNEWSTALENT.COM.
     Recognized by the state Jaycee’s as one of “Five Outstanding North Dakotans.”
     Received Distinguished Service Award from the Fargo Jaycee’s and YWCA Woman
     of the Year.
 Extensive knowledge of the region and media"

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

 Co-anchor of the region’s top rated morning show
 Developer of “Innovis Health” a 30-minute live primetime health program;
     collaboration with local hospital and health care providers
 Evening news anchor for 10+ years
 Station representative within the community at fundraisers, auctions, and
    telethons.
 Extensive experience working in television, radio, and print journalism. Live
     experience, including breaking news, elections, coverage of President Obama’s visit
     to Fargo, natural disasters including the Red River Valley blizzards and flood of ‘97
     & ‘09
 Spokesperson for the Fargo Marathon

LEADERSHIP

 Track record of collaboration, successfully working with all levels of management
 Commitment to strong journalistic standards
 Served as an effective college instructor and assisted students in developing communication skills and observing teamwork in a newsroom

WORK HISTORY

CO-HOST, ANCHOR  Valley News Live  Fargo, North Dakota  2007-present

EVENING NEWS ANCHOR  KXJB-TV  1997-2007

COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR  Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota  2001-2004

MAGAZINE WRITER  House to Home, Fargo, North Dakota  1998-2000

MORNING SHOW CO-ANCHOR  KXJB-TV, Fargo, North Dakota  1996-1997

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER / PHOTOGRAPHER  KVLY-TV, Fargo, North Dakota  1995-1996

EDUCATION

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD
 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS, BROADCAST JOURNALISM  1996

CONCORDIA COLLEGE
 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN LIBERAL ARTS AND ENGLISH WRITING  1994

Michelle Turnberg

Fargo, ND
(701) 373 - 5338

MichelleT@valleynewslive.com