Robert's number: 603-930-8173
Steve@DCA Talent: 919-868-6088.
EXPERIENCE
WFOX/WJAX-TV, Jacksonville: Reporter (August 2020 - present).
Nightside reporter covering breaking news, lead enterprise, and investigative stories. Pitch well-researched and character-driven stories daily. Collaborate with managers, producers, and assignment editors. Develop contacts and sources to thoroughly explain topics and uncover lead-worthy stories. Work with a photographer to deliver strong storytelling with a focus on interactive and engaging live shots. Interact with viewers on social media. Post and update articles online. Fill-in on the anchor desk. Team player, self-starter and multi-tasker.
WVLT-TV, Knoxville: Lead Nightside Reporter/MMJ/Anchor (June 2017 – August 2020).
Covered enterprise stories, breaking news and crime. Shot, wrote and edited packages. Fronted stories both live in the field and in-studio. Constantly communicated with management and producers as stories developed or changed. Constant interaction with viewers via social media. Posted on professional social media pages. Updated stories on the web. Anchored weekend morning show.
KEVN-TV, Rapid City: MMJ/Anchor (May 2015 – June 2017).
Covered general assignment stories and breaking news. Shot, wrote and edited packages, VOSOT's and VO's. Interviewed sources including experts, officials and MOS. Reported live in the field and in-studio. Communicated with producers and assignment editor throughout the day with updates on stories. Posted on all social media outlets and website. Produced and anchored weekend evening shows.
WHDH -TV, Boston: Writer (October 2014 – April 2015).
Assisted producers in every aspect of newscast production with a focus on writing. Wrote readers, VO’s, VOSOTS and packages. Researched a variety of news sources for stories. Found and used best video and soundbites for stories. Worked with editors to ensure accuracy and maximize use of video. Assisted reporters with research and final production.
WMUR-TV, Manchester: News Intern (Summer 2013).
EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University, School of Communications, Hamden, CT: Bachelor of Arts. Major: Broadcast Journalism. Minor: Marketing.
REFERENCES
Amanda Hara (mentor), Anchor, WVLT-TV, Knoxville, 615-397-6616.
Grover Murrell (former supervisor), Executive Producer, WJZ-TV, Baltimore, 443-540-0373.
Leslie Coursey (current supervisor), Assignment Manager, WJAX-TV, Jacksonville, 904-445- 8681.
