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Assistant News Director

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Assistant News Director

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KENNAN OLIPHANT

EXPERIENCE

Assistant News Director                                    
WLBT-TV/WDBD-TV, Jackson, MS
(June 2013 - Present)

Responsible for overseeing news coverage on NBC and FOX duopoly.
Responsible for leading the execution of station branding to increase ratings using research.
Designs coverage plans to effectively brand during breaking news and weather events.
Coaches staff on effective beat/source cultivation and enterprise reporting.
Works with Executive Producers to implement creative/innovative showcasing ideas for more than 8 hours of news each day plus special reports.
Works in conjunction with the News Director on special projects, event coordination, personnel issues, budget, hiring and disciplinary action.
Collaborates daily with the Digital News team on multi-media plans and effective branding.
Oversees reporters/anchors, daily from story assignments to script approval and live shot performance reviews.
Approves rundowns.

AM Executive Producer
Investigative EP
WMBF-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC 
(2010 - 2013)

Managed day to day operations of morning newscasts while implementing “New Now Next" brand.
Created a social media campaign for the morning day part, called “Newsburst” to push viewers to newscasts.
Created stations first investigative team, “Target 9.” Supervised “Target 9” team to make sure there are 12 investigative pieces a month by leading monthly story idea meetings, approving story ideas and final scripts.
Spearheaded overhaul of weather coverage to improve presentation. 
Worked with management team to increase performance in key demographic target areas using research.
Dramatically increased story count in morning newscasts to create better pacing.
Worked with reporters for day ahead story selection and creation.
In-charge of station’s talent development with monthly coaching sessions for  producers, reporters and anchors.


Executive Producer/Anchor
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH
(2005 - 2010)

Supervised news content for six weekend shows plus coached staff to generate compelling stories.
Developed, produced and delivered hard-hitting consumer news.
Launched long and short term investigations by utilizing first-person sources and public information databases.
Updated “Turn To 2” website daily with fresh consumer content using Syndicaster and CMS web tool for enhanced multimedia coverage.
Created the market’s first “Wall of Shame” segment, designed to expose scam artists and disreputable businesses.
Oversaw all aspects of editing, production, and graphics for weekend broadcasts.
Approved reporter scripts.


Reporter
WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN
(2004 - 2005)

Producer/Reporter
KNOE-TV, Monroe, LA
(2003 - 2004)

Associate Producer/Writer
WDIV-TV, Detroit, MI
(2002 - 2003)

EDUCATION

B.S. Electronic Media
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Raycom Executive Leadership Training

AWARDS

Emmy Award - Specialty Reporting "Get The Lead Out"
Emmy Award - Best Newscast
Emmy Award (Nomination) - Business/Consumer "Home Loan Investigation" 

Edward R. Murrow Award - Investigative Journalsim "Buses Run Red Lights"
Edward R. Murros Award - Best Writing

Society Of Professional Journalists - 1st Place - Best Investigative Journalist 

 


Casey Wood

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Casey Wood

Experience

Reporter
WSOC-TV, Charlotte, NC
(2015 - Present)

Reporter/Consumer Reporter

KWTX-TV, Waco, TX
(2014 - 2015)

Field Producer
Entertainment Tonight & Insider, Los Angeles, CA
(2013 - 2014)

Broadcast Associate
CBS This Morning, CBS News, New York, NY
(2013)

Field Producer/Intern
CBS News, Washington, DC

Education

B.A. Journalism/Mass Communication
School of Media and Public Affairs Honors Scholar
George Washington University, Washington, DC

Skills

MMJ
Non-linear Editing
ENPS, Final Cut, Sony XPRI, Clickability, Social News Desk

 

 

Tiffany Mraz

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Tiffany Mraz

Experience

Producer/Writer
Arizona Highways Television, Phoenix, AZ
(2010 - Present)

Freelance Producer/Writer
Various Programs
(2006 - Present)

Producer
Traffic.com, Phoenix, AZ
(2008 - 2009)

Producer
KTVK-TV, Phoenix, AZ
(2005 - 2008)

AM News Producer
KPNX-TV, Phoenix, AZ
(2002 - 2005)

Producer
KVOA-TV, Tucson, AZ
(1999 - 2002)

Producer
KTSM-TV, El Paso, TX
(1995 - 1999)

Education

B.A. Journalism
Minor - Anthropology
University Of Texas at El Paso

Awards

Emmy - Magazine Program Segment
Emmy Nomination - Magazine Program
Arizona AP - Best Producer
Arizona AP - Team Coverage

 

 

Jordan Nugent

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Jordan Nugent

"Jordan is an content and communication specialist dedicated to innovation in online media."

EXPERIENCE


Social Media Manager
glassybaby, Seattle, WA
(2013 - 2015)
* Hired full-time from a consulting position.
* Responsible for creating, executing and maintaining online
   content and community.
* Created data-driven advertising campaigns using advanced
   tools such as Facebook Power Editor and hyper-local
   targeting.
* Created initiatives along with advertising and tracking that
   lead to a 103% total audience growth and more than
   $90,000 in social revenue in 7-months.

Founder's Assoicate/Account Executive
Switch The Mix, Seattle, WA
(2013 - 2014)
* Responsible for strategy and execution of social media
   management for several clients.
* Launched an e-commerce platform and oversaw retail
   sales operations, vendor growth and management.
* Built engaged social audience from the ground up with
   25,000 followers by the end of the project.

Consultant
Jenni Hogan Media, Seattle, WA
(2010 - 2013)
* Responsible for brand growth and digital marketing efforts.
* Launched an online magazine for women, Mission Hot Mama, which climbed to the top of 60,000 websites and a
   social audience of more than 200,000.
* Supported national campaigns with brands like Lululemon, Target, PETCO, KIRO-TV, TEDx and Microsoft.

EDUCATION

B.A. in Communications
University of Washington
Member - Dean's List

Associates Degree
Bellevue College

Member - National Honor Society

INDUSTRY SKILLS

Social Media Marketing
Statistical Analysis
Project Management
Video Editing
Photography
Public Relations
Public Speaking
Digital Strategy
SEO
Online Advertising
Copywriting
Blogging
Content Curation
Editorial Planning
Website Design
Local and National Targeting Techniques

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
HTML5
Social Planning Platforms
Google Analytics
Mac & PC Operating Systems
Final Cut Pro
iMovie
MailChimp
Livestream Platforms
Facebook Power Editor


Heather Waldman

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Heather Waldman

Experience

Meteorologist
AccuWeather, State College, PA
(2013 - Present)
Present 60-70 forecasts daily for clients around the world.
LIVE experience on ABC, Fox Business, ESPN, etc.

Meteorology Intern
WCAU-TV, Philadelphia, PA
(2012)

Forecaster/Producer
"Weather World", University Park, PA
(2011 - 2013)

Forecaster
Penn State Campus Weather Service
(2009 - 2013)

Education

B.S. Meteorology
Penn State University

B.A. Telecommunications
Penn State University

Weather Graphic Knowledge

WSI - TruView Max and Max Storm
Galileo
Cinema Live
Final Cut Studio

Professional Affiliations

American Meteorological Society - Member
National Weather Association - Member
Chi Epsilon Pi - National Meteorology Honor Society




Kelton Wells

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Kelton Wells

Experience

Producer
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT
(2013 - Present)
Created new segments.
Produced wall-to-wall breaking news
coverage on several occasions.
Improved ratings in key demo to #1.
Promoted from weekend AM producer.

AM Weekend Producer
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT
(2013)

Associate Producer
KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, UT
(2013)

Education

B.S. Broadcast Journalism & Electronic Media
Utah State University

A.S. Radio Broadcasting
College of Eastern Utah

Awards

Platinum Award - "Best AM Newscast" - Utah Broadcast Association
1st Place - General TV Reporting - SPJ
2nd Place - General TV Reporting - SPJ

Technical Skills

OPUS Producing Software
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition



Debra Fine

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Debra Fine

Experience

Producer/Web Producer
KSNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV
Emmy nomination for 'Team Coverage'.

Producer/Writer
WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, FL

Writer/Producer
WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL

Writer/Field Producer Intern
WGN-TV, Chicago, IL

Education

B.A. Broadcast Television
Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Skills

iNews, ENPS, Aurora, Clip Edit
Final Cut Pro, Axis Graphics, Photoshop
CNN Newsource, Pathfire

Click here for Debra's personal website.

 

Kristina Deterding

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Kristina Deterding

** Kristina is bi-lingual in Spanish **

EXPERIENCE

Producer
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM
(2011 - Present)
Produce the 5pm M-F

Correspondent
WROC-TV, Rochester, NY
(2011)
Washington, DC correspondent during school.

Producer Intern
WSTM - WTVH, Syracuse, NY

Crisis Counselor
Mohave Mental Health
(2006 - 2010)

EDUCATION

M.S. Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Newhouse School Of Communications, Syracuse University

B.A. Psychology and Sociology
University of Arizona

B.S. Meteorology (Enrolled)
Mississippi State University

Related Skills

ENPS, Final Cut Pro, Avid Newscutter, Prisus, Audacity, Lexis-Nexis



Farren Benjamin

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Farren Benjamin

EXPERIENCE

Media Team
Twitter, San Fransisco, CA
(2013 - 2014)
Worked directly with @TwitterTV and @TwitterSports assisting with high profile
partner management, project organization, VIP support, data collection/analysis
and event support.
Helped manage all Twitter Mirror event requests in the U.S. which included
technical support, operation, and training at major tentpole events such as:
Super Bowl week, NFL Pro Bowl, NBA All-Star weekend, Breeders Cup,
Critic's Choice Awards, Grammys, BET Weekend, etc.

Intern
Athletes First
(2012 - 2013)
Worked on NFL research. Initiated marketing deals for clients, daily client
maintenance, booked client reservations, tracked social media pages and upkeep
of company website. Assisted with planning and execution of office events and
annual Athletes First Classic Golf Tournament.

Intern
USC Sports Information Department
(2010 - 2013)
Worked with USC football, basketball and track and field.
Helped with media requests for USC football post-practice, press conferences, etc.
Assisted media at home basketball games, orgranized press conference details, updated
'Project Trojan' mobile app with up-to-date USC football related news.
Wrote student athlete bios for media guides and website.

Blogger
USCTrojans.com
(2010 - 2012)
Contributed insights into the daily life of student athletes on and off the field.
Conducted on-camera interviews with USC athletes.
LIVE 'Game Chat' blogger for USC football games.
Provided in-game commentary, statistics and facts for the participants.

Sports Intern
KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA
(2010)

EDUCATION

M.C.M. Communication Management
B.A. Public Relations
Minor - Sports Media
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE

USC Track and Field Team - Varsity
Hammer Throw
Capital One Academic First Team All-American
Coaches Award Winner

SKILLS

All Social Media platforms, Microsoft Office, Sysomos Social Media Monitoring, InDesign,
Photography.





Amy Biondello

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Amy Biondello

Experience

Sports Anchor/Reporter
Traffic Anchor/Reporter
WVIT-TV, Hartford, CT
(2010 - 2014)

Traffic Anchor
Metro Networks
(2008 - 2010)

Sales & Marketing
Manchester Monarchs (AHL Hockey Team)
(2006 - 2007)

Game Day Operations
Springfield Falcons (AHL Hockey Team)
2005 - 2006)

Supervisor - Game Day Media Relations
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL Hockey Team)
(2004 - 2005)

Education

Broadcasting
Connecticut School Of Broadcasting

BS in Sports Marketing
Central Connecticut State University

 

Jessica Willis

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Jessica Willis

Professional Experience

Producer/Social Media Manager
Renny McLean Ministries, Dallas, TX
(2011 - Present)
* Create video teases and promos for all media platforms
* Report, shoot and edit video
* Produce and direct LIVE conferences
* Create and update social media content to reach audiences on all platforms
* Create and maintain business relationships with the community
* Edit newsletters and emails

Production Assistant
KXAS-TV, Dallas, TX
(2010 - 2012)
* Wrote scripts
* Created graphics, maps, supers and full screens
* Wrote and edited packages
* Pitched story ideas

Education

B.A. Radio/Television
Howard Payne University, Brownwood, TX

Skills

Writer
Video Editor

 

Assistant News Director

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Assistant News Director

 KennanHEADSHOT0115


KENNAN OLIPHANT

EXPERIENCE

Assistant News Director                                    
WLBT-TV/WDBD-TV, Jackson, MS
(June 2013 - Present)

Responsible for overseeing news coverage on NBC and FOX duopoly.
Responsible for leading the execution of station branding to increase ratings using research.
Designs coverage plans to effectively brand during breaking news and weather events.
Coaches staff on effective beat/source cultivation and enterprise reporting.
Works with Executive Producers to implement creative/innovative showcasing ideas for more than 8 hours of news each day plus special reports.
Works in conjunction with the News Director on special projects, event coordination, personnel issues, budget, hiring and disciplinary action.
Collaborates daily with the Digital News team on multi-media plans and effective branding.
Oversees reporters/anchors, daily from story assignments to script approval and live shot performance reviews.
Approves rundowns.

AM Executive Producer
Investigative EP
WMBF-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC 
(2010 - 2013)

Managed day to day operations of morning newscasts while implementing “New Now Next" brand.
Created a social media campaign for the morning day part, called “Newsburst” to push viewers to newscasts.
Created stations first investigative team, “Target 9.” Supervised “Target 9” team to make sure there are 12 investigative pieces a month by leading monthly story idea meetings, approving story ideas and final scripts.
Spearheaded overhaul of weather coverage to improve presentation. 
Worked with management team to increase performance in key demographic target areas using research.
Dramatically increased story count in morning newscasts to create better pacing.
Worked with reporters for day ahead story selection and creation.
In-charge of station’s talent development with monthly coaching sessions for  producers, reporters and anchors.


Executive Producer/Anchor
WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH
(2005 - 2010)

Supervised news content for six weekend shows plus coached staff to generate compelling stories.
Developed, produced and delivered hard-hitting consumer news.
Launched long and short term investigations by utilizing first-person sources and public information databases.
Updated “Turn To 2” website daily with fresh consumer content using Syndicaster and CMS web tool for enhanced multimedia coverage.
Created the market’s first “Wall of Shame” segment, designed to expose scam artists and disreputable businesses.
Oversaw all aspects of editing, production, and graphics for weekend broadcasts.
Approved reporter scripts.


Reporter
WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN
(2004 - 2005)

Producer/Reporter
KNOE-TV, Monroe, LA
(2003 - 2004)

Associate Producer/Writer
WDIV-TV, Detroit, MI
(2002 - 2003)

EDUCATION

B.S. Electronic Media
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Raycom Executive Leadership Training

AWARDS

Emmy Award - Specialty Reporting "Get The Lead Out"
Emmy Award - Best Newscast
Emmy Award (Nomination) - Business/Consumer "Home Loan Investigation" 

Edward R. Murrow Award - Investigative Journalsim "Buses Run Red Lights"
Edward R. Murros Award - Best Writing

Society Of Professional Journalists - 1st Place - Best Investigative Journalist 

 

Graison Foster-Stemper

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Graison Foster-Stemper

Experience

Producer
Global BC Television, Vancouver, BC
(2010 - Present)
Determine lead stories, editorial direction for Regina, Saskatoon and Kelowna using MOSART system;
creating graphics, cutting VOs, VOSOTs, etc., with Aurora LD Edit.

Host
Kaminsky Productions
Palm Springs, CA
(2009)
"Top Doctors Of Palm Springs" 30-minute medical talk show. Prepped interviewees, researched
candidates and shot b-roll.

Host/Reporter
KPSP-TV, Palm Springs, CA
(2003 - 2008) 
 Hosted "Desert Homebuilders", "Leading Experts" and "Beautiful You" programs. Also reported for
"Eye On The Desert" - a nightly A&E LIVE show.

Credits

"Dr. Angela Fisher" - Untold Stories of the ER - TLC/Discovery Channel
"Self" - Housewives of Orange County - Bravo
"Reporter" - Strange Magic - Lifetime/Dick Clark Productions
"Anchor" - Psych - NBC Universal

Education

Theater Arts
University of Calgary

Acting
New York Film Academy

 

Rachael Kaye

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Rachael Kaye

** Rachael is an experienced Storm Chaser **

EXPERIENCE


Meteorologist
WMBD-TV, Peoria, IL
(2014 - Present)

Meteorologist
"This Week At Mississippi State", Starkville, MS
(2012 - 2014)
Anchor weather forecasts
Record webcasts
Built and maintained program website (weather.msstate.edu)

Assistant to the State Climatologist
Mississippi State University
(2012 - 2014)
Respond to data requests regarding Mississippi's weather and climate
Visit schools and teach youth/public about weather safety
Support Geoscience instructors as a Teaching Assistant

Weather Intern
WRC-TV, Washington, DC
(2013 - 2014)

Production Intern
"Curiosity", Discovery Communications, Bethesda, MD
(2010)

Remote Imaging Intern
National Geographic Society, Washington, DC
(2009)
Wrote extensive research reports
Wrote a treatment for a special project on polar bears in the Arctic
Worked on the Crittercam initiative

EDUCATION

M.S. Broadcast Meteorology
Mississippi State University

B.S. Geography
University of Maryland
Graduated cum laude

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

International Honour Society
Presidential Scholarship
Studied abroad in London
Semester Academic Honors for all semesters

PUBLICATIONS

Journal of Operational Meteorology - National Weather Association
Journal of Geography and Natural Disasters - National Weather Association
NCAA Football and Cloud-to-Ground Lightning: A Probability Analysis
Usage of Color Scales on Radar Maps - In Press

SKILLS

WSI products
Weather Radar
Blogging
Linear & Non-linear editing
WordPress
Hootsuite
Twitter
Facebook


Joe Murano

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Joe Murano

EXPERIENCE

Sports Director
WMBF-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC
(2013 - Present)
Promoted from weekend sports anchor/reporter.

Sports Anchor/Reporter
KHQA-TV, Quincy, IL
(2009 - 2011)

Sports Anchor/Reporter
KOMU-TV, Jefferson City, MO
(2006 - 2008)

Sports Intern
KSDK-TV, St. Louis, MO
(2007)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO





Ross Becker

Ashley Johnson

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Ashley Johnson

EXPERIENCE

Reporter
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX
(2014 - Present)
Produce exclusive and investigative reports for primary newscasts.
Consistently rank in the Top 5 of social media influencers in the DMA.
MMJ skills.

Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
WPHL-TV, Philadelphia, PA
(2011 - 2014)

Reporter
WPTZ-TV, Burlington, VT
(2009 - 2011)

Page Program
NBC Universal, New York, NY

EDUCATION

M.S. in Journalism
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Recipient - Floyd Kalber Scholarship

B.A. Communications and Political Science
University of Pennsylvania
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Semester Abroad
University of Cape Town

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Association of Black Journalists
Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Mentor and Board Member)



 

 

Jessica Janner Castro

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Jessica Janner Castro

** Jessica is trilingual: English - Spanish - Portuguese **

EXPERIENCE


Anchor/Reporter
KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV
(2013 - Present)
Traffic Anchor & Reporter.
Anchor Midday newscasts.

Reporter
KTNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV
(2011 - 2013)

Primary Anchor
KCIT-TV, Amarillo, TX
(2008 - 2011)
Anchored primary newscasts on Fox affiliate.


EDUCATION

B.A. Broadcast Journalism
University of Southern California


Charlie Hannema

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Charlie Hannema

EXPERIENCE

Sports Anchor/Reporter
KOTV-TV, Tulsa, OK
(2011 - Present)

Sports MMJ
KOLN-TV, Lincoln, NE
(2010 - 2011)

Sports Anchor/Reporter
KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO
(2008 - 2010)

Sports Anchor/Reporter/Prodcuer
KOMU-TV, Columbia, MO
(2006 - 2008)

EDUCATION

University of Missouri School Of Journalism, Columbia, MO
Member of Dean's List

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Avid Newscutter, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Edius, Avid iNews, ENPS
Panasonic DVCPro, Panasonic P2, Sony HD, various Social Media platforms


Dustin Wadsworth

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Dustin Wadsworth

EXPERIENCE

Director of Digital Content and Strategy
WKYC-TV, Cleveland, OH
(2014 - 2015)

Assistant News Director
WKYC-TV, Cleveland, OH
(2013 - 2014)

Executive Producer of New Media
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD
(2007 - 2009)

News Producer
WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD
(2005 - 2007)

News Producer - Newscentral
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Baltimore, MD
(2004)

Executive Producer
WUHF-TV, Rochester, NY
(2003 - 2004)

News Producer
WBNG-TV, Binghamton, NY
(2001 - 2003)

EDUCATION

B.S. in Mass Communication
SUNY Oneonta


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