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