EXPERIENCE
Meteorologist
AccuWeather, State College, PA
(2013 - Present)
Weather Anchor/Reporter
Centre County Report, State College, PA
(2013)
Weather Intern
WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA
(2013)
EDUCATION
M.S. Applied Meteorology Program
Mississippi State University
B.A. Broadcast Journalism
Penn State University
SKILLS
Weather Central Products, Cinema LIVE, Galileo
AP ENPS, HTML, Social Media Platforms
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Hindenburg
JVC Cameras
Molly Cochran
Vanessa de la Viña
** Vanessa is bilingual English and Spanish **
EXPERIENCE
Reporter
WSPA-TV, Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
(2014 - Present)
Reporter
KVIA-TV, El Paso, TX
(2011 - 2014)
Reporter
ABC News On Campus, Gainesville, FL
(2010)
Produced and reported television, radio and web stories featured on ABC Radio,
ABCNews.com and ABC News Now. Conducted interviews and b-roll featured in
stories on "Good Morning America" and "World News with Diane Sawyer".
Producer Intern
WTVJ-TV, Miami, FL
(2009)
EDUCATION
B.S. Television News
University of Florida
Minor in Theatre
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
SKILLS
Edius, iNews, ENPS, Adobe Premiere, Avid, Adobe Audition, Fast Edit, Final Cut Pro
Brandi Williams
EXPERIENCE
Anchor/Reporter
KUSI-TV, San Diego, CA
(2012 - Present)
Brandi Williams is an anchor/reporter on KUSI News weekdays at 5 and 6 p.m.
She has worked for various news organizations all over the country including KTLA in Los Angeles. Most recently she was an anchor for The Daily Buzz, a nationally syndicated news show based in Orlando, FL. Brandi has worked as a feature reporter, lifestyle correspondent, brand ambassador and pet expert. While in LA, she founded the Give Pets a Chance program which has given hundreds of homeless pets, permanent addresses. Brandi continues to raise awareness for sheltered animals here in San Diego. She volunteers her time to several organizations including the Humane Society of the United States and works closely with the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Brandi has served as guest speaker, grand marshal and host of the HWAC Hope Telethon for the past 2 years.
Brandi spent most of her career working as an entertainment reporter and television host. She has worked alongside Ryan Seacrest on America's New Years Eve Party Live from Las Vegas and hosted New Year's Eve Live from Times Square for MSNBC. She also hosted Mark Burnett's 'Toughest Cowboy' reality show. and the number one rated poker series, 'The Ultimate Poker Challenge.' Brandi also spent three years working for the TV Guide Network, interviewing hundreds of stars and visiting numerous movie sets.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Brandi holds true to her small town country roots. She's an avid country music fan and loves the outdoors. She spends a lot of her spare time with her rescued pets and volunteering for local charities. Brandi works with and supports Miracle Babies, HomeStart, HSUS, HWAC, Dancing with Sacred Hearts, Labrador Rescue and the Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign.
Valeria King
EXPERIENCE
Anchor/Reporter
WDEF-TV, Chattanooga, TN
(2015 - Present)
Reporter/Anchor
WSAW-TV, Wausau, WI
(2013 - 2015)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Science - Broadcast Journalism
Florida A&M University
Member - National Association of Black Journalists
SKILLS
Final Cut Pro, Social Media Platforms, Avid, ENPS, iNews, Edius, HTML, Aurora Edit
Sony XD Cam EX1, Clickability
Jessie Parham
EXPERIENCE
10pm Producer
KOAT-TV, Albuquerque, NM
(2014 - Present)
Producer
KOTV-TV, Tulsa, OK
(2012 - 2014)
EDUCATION
B.A. Journalism
Minor in English Writing
University of Oklahoma
SKILLS
ENPS, iNews, AP Style, Web Publishing
AWARDS
"Best Evening Newscast" - New Mexico Broadcaster's Association
Howard Dorsey
EXPERIENCE
Assistant News Director
KRIV-TV, Houston, TX
(2013 - 2016)
Oversaw day to day operations by helping with recruiting, developing, evaluating and mentoring staff . Helping with budgets, payroll, expense management and scheduling.
Managered local news program initiative. Created/developed new programs now on the air including Isiah Factor Uncensored and What’s Your Point weekly political show.
Show doctor. Launched several new franchises to boost ratings. Responsible for overhauling 6 hour morning show. Ratings rose from 3rd to 1st in market in the morning and at noon. Integrated social media plans for all newscasts. Managed special events.
Oversaw extended live breaking news coverage.
Increased emphasis on hyperlocal by designing and overseeing two new bureaus staffed by veteran reporters, living where they work.
KRIV is a 108 person newsroom.
Executive Producer
WPIX-TV, New Yok, NY
(2010-2013)
Show doctor: Given free hand by News Director to create and launch a re-designed 5 hour morning newscast. Ratings doubled each of the 5 hours vying for 1st or 2nd place against competitors.
Had previously worked with ND; was hired because of known ability to turn ratings around.
Executive Producer
NEWS 12 New Jersey, Edison, NJ
(2008 - 2010)
Recruited for job by a former ND.
Helped develop and implement a cohesive plan for news coverage, storytelling, marketing and promotions.
Led morning news operations overseeing a team of 40 young guns willing to take calculated risks. Instilled philosophy in newsroom we dubbed in house ”Jersey moxie.” Mantra still exists today and helped NJ12 maintain highest ratings in 11 years of operation.
Web Managing Editor
WNCN-TV, Raleigh, NC
(2007 - 2008)
Came “home” to North Carolina to be near my terminally ill mother.
Focused on hyperlocal. Recruited to build a start up effort within a news department and launch a new web platform, one of the first of its kind in the country.
Hired a team of 17 beat reporters and 6 web channel producers. Created content for the internet in 2008. Beat reporters lived across DMA, and reported from where they lived.
Live streamed stories and events.
Senior Producer
ABC World News Now, New York, NY
(2006 - 2007)
Brought in to oversee production of World News Now.
Created a team concept.
Supervised producers and a 35+ member team, including 2 producers and staff in Washington DC bureau for this 90 minute newscast.
Increased content.
Created an entertainment franchise still on today.
Created graphics packaging to better showcase national and international news.
Streamlined production process to increase efficiency.
Approved all scripts.
Expanded roles of production team members.
Left position to be near my terminally ill mother.
Coordinating Producer
ESPN, Bristol, CT
(2003 - 2006)
Supervised producers and a 35 member team preparing daily newscasts including Sunday night expanded ESPN news, College Football wrap-up show and a weekly. NASCAR show that steadily grew in ratings.
Exposed producers to strategies that increased ratings, including quarter hour meter strategy.
Coached producers on identifying and writing to available audiences based on time and time zones.
Helped implement research data to increase audience growth.
Oversaw all aspects of production and editing.
Supervised minimum of two hours of daily LIVE studio production.
Managing Editor
Executive Producer
KXAS-TV, Dallas, TX
(2000 - 2003)
Recruited by former ND.
Led morning newscasts to 1st place.
Reformatted 5 and 6 AM.
Held lead over previous market leader for 6 consecutive ratings periods, with 3 different anchor teams.
Launched 10 AM newscast.
Supervised all reporters, planning and assignment desk personnel.
Produced special event coverage for KXAS and other NBC O&O stations.
Executive Producer
WCBS-TV, New York, NY
(1999 - 2000)
Improved ratings for 7 consecutive months.
Redesigned 11PM newscast.
Led team coverage on JFK, Jr crash and Y2K.
Managing Editor
Executive Producer
WCAU-TV, Philadelphia, PA
(1996 - 1999)
Supervised coverage and content: Big story coverage for station and NBC O&O’s including 1997 Million Woman March, 1996 Summer Olympics and 1996. Presidential Summit on Volunteerism.
Executive Producer over 5-6PM newscast.
Recruited by former ND.
Assistant News Director
Executive Producer
WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, OH
(1995 - 1996)
Responsible for news gathering, editorial content and designing special projects.
Supervised and coached team of young producers.
Managing Editor
WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA
(1994 - 1995)
Responsible for content, reporters, field and desk operations.
Assignment Manager
Assignment Editor
WBBM-TV, Chicago, IL
(1986 - 1994)
Started as a PA ripping scripts and timing shows.
Promoted to assignment editor, field producer, special projects unit then Assignment Manager.
Produced documentaries with Bill Kurtis and special projects for stations and O&O group.
Helped cover 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway and four days LIVE from USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Emmy Awards
Sports – outstanding daily studio show, SportsCenter, ESPN
Sports – outstanding daily studio show, SportsCenter, ESPN
Mid Atlantic – Stars Shine on Philadelphia, MLB, WCAU-TV
Midwest – Winter Olympics Coverage, WBBM-TV
Midwest – Death of Mayor Washington, WBBM-TV
Professional Training & Professional Affiliations
Member - National Association of Black Journalists
Six Sigma Green Belt – General Electric Quality Initiative
Advanced Management 9-day Training School – General Electric.
NBC Management Development Course
Keyes Assertive Management Training
Education
University of Illinois – Majored in Broadcast Journalism
University of Central Florida – Radio and Television courses
Cody Weddle
** Cody is bilingual English/Spanish **
EXPERIENCE
Reporter/Anchor/MMJ
TeleSUR, Caracas, Venezuela
(2014 - Present)
Anchor daily newscasts for TeleSUR English.
Anchor daily segment in Spanish on TeleSUR AM program, Agenda Abierta.
Reporter/MMJ
WKPT-TV, Kingsport, TN
(2012 - 2014)
Intern
WJHL-TV, Johnson City, TN
WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA
EDUCATION
B.A. Journalism and Political Science
Minor in Spanish
Virginia Tech
Studied Abroad
Universidad San Francisco De Quito, Quito, Ecuador
SKILLS
Fluent - English/Spanish
AP ENPS, Avid iNews, Grass Valley NewsEdit, Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premier Pro, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine,
Snapchat, Periscope)
Mary Dunleavy
EXPERIENCE
Sports Director/Anchor
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR
(2014 - Present)
Anchor primary sportscasts.
Host 30-minute LIVE Hogone shows from SEC stadiums.
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WVIR-TV, Charlottesville, VA
(2011 - 2014)
Freelancer
Bloomberg Global Business Network
(2011)
EDUCATION
B.S. Communications Mass Media/Electronic Print Journalism
Minor in Sociology
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Executive Producer (Top 10)
PAUL GOURLEY
EXPERIENCE
Executive Producer
WAGA-TV, Atlanta, GA
(2013 - Present)
Oversees late news team that produces 2 hours of news from 10pm until midnight, M-F. Manage anchors, producers, reporters, assignment desk personnel, photographers, web and social teams. FOX 5 News at 10 is the highest rated newscast in the Atlanta market. The 11pm is the only 1 hour major market newscast in the country. The 11:30p outperforms The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Stepen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel.
Executive Producer
WSPA-TV, Greenville/Spartanburg/Asheville
(2010 - 2013)
Oversaw day to day editorial operations. Managed content and newscast direction for more than 65 people producing 7 hours of news each day. Under a plan Paul presented, the 11pm moved into first place in its first ratings period and stayed there. By 2012, the 5pm and 5:30pm were winning and the 6pm had moved into a strong second place. Paul worked on producer development and 2 of the producers he supervised moved into management positions within WSPA.
Producer
WTVT-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
(January 2010 - August 2010)
Executive Producer
WGCL-TV, Atlanta, GA
(March 2009 - December 2009)
Supervised the evening shift. During Paul's time, the team worked to move the 11pm newscast from last place to 2nd place. Supervised anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, assignment desk and editors.
Executive Producer
WFLA-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
(2007 - 2009)
PM executive producer. Responsible for all copy approval in the 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 10pm and 11pm newscasts. Supervised BREAKING NEWS efforts in these time periods. During this period, WFLA regained the #1 position in late news.
Special Projects Producer
WFLA-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
(2004 - 2007)
Oversaw content and specials in and outside regular newscasts. Maintained a 52 week calendar for the Consumer, Investigative and other Specials pieces. Produced major weather and sports specials including the WFLA Hurricane special and the weekly Bucs Bonus Pregame Show. Organized and produced the Florida Gubernatorial debate which was televised nationally.
Producer
WFLA-TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
(2002 - 2004)
Started as weekend producer. Promoted to M-F 6pm producer. All newscasts were #1 in their timeslot.
Producer
WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL
(1999 - 2002)
Produced 6pm newscasts.
Sports Producer/Photographer
WIAT-TV, Birmingham, AL
Police Officer
Montevallo Police Department, Montevallo, AL
(1995 - 1997)
EDUCATION
B.S. Broadcast Journalism
University of Montevallo
AWARDS
EMMY - Outstanding Weather Coverage (WAGA-TV)
EMMY nomination - Outstanding Newscast (WAGA-TV)
EMMY nomination - Outstanding Newscast (WAGA-TV)
EMMY - Outstanding Newscast (WSPA-TV)
EMMY nomination - Outstanding Newscast (WSPA-TV)
EMMY nomination - Outstanding Newscast (WSPA-TV)
EMMY - Hurricane Special (WFLA-TV)
AP Public Affairs Award - Hurrican Special (WFLA-TV)
SKILLS
Final Cut Pro, Avid, ENPS, Social Media Platforms, Blogging
Jenny Milkowski
EXPERIENCE
Traffic Anchor/Reporter
WFLD-TV, Chicago, IL
iHeart Media
(2013 - Present)
Traffic anchor and reporter for "Good Day Chicago"
Radio traffic anchor for four Chicago stations
Producer/Writer
WBBM-TV, Chicago, IL
(2012 - 2015)
Field Producer/Writer
WGN-TV, Chicago, IL
(2007 - 2012)
Anchor/Reporter
WJFW-TV, Rhinelander, WI
(2006 - 2007)
EDUCATION
B.S. Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois
The Second City, Chicago
Acting Studio, Chicago
Mandy Knight
EXPERIENCE
Sports Anchor/Reporter
KCWY-TV, Casper, WY
(2015 - Present)
Sports Talk Show Co-Host
CBS Radio, Baltimore, MD
(2013 - 2015)
Videographer
Movie Knight Productions
(2012 - 2015)
Web Reporter
Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore, MD
(2011 - 2013)
Photographer/Editor
WBOC-TV, Salisbury, MD
(2009 - 2011)
EDUCATION
B.A. Communication Arts
Minor: Marketing Management
Salisbury University
SKILLS
Avid, Final Cut Pro
Camera Operator, Videographer
TV/Radio Field Producer
TV Script Writer
Paul Shahen
EXPERIENCE
Sports Director/Anchor
WRCB-TV, Chattanooga, TN
(2009 - Present)
Promoted from weekend sports anchor in 2013
Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
KPVI-TV, Pocatello, ID
(2006 - 2009)
EDUCATION
B.S. Broadcast Journalism
Southern Connecticut State University
AWARDS
Best Sportscaster (x3) - AP
Best TV Sports Talk Show - AP
Best Sports Feature - AP
Best Light Sports Feature - AP
Cristina Tuso
EXPERIENCE
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WTOC-TV, Savannah, GA
(2011 - Present)
Production Assistant
Mile High Sports Radio, Denver, CO
(2011)
Intern
KCNC-TV, Denver, CO
(2010)
EDUCATION
B.A. Mass Communication
Minor - Marketing
University of Denver
SKILLS
Final Cut Pro, Avid, Edius, ENPS, iNews
LiveU Backpack, Camio Chyron, Adobe Photo Shop
World Now platform, P2 Cameras
Phil Aldridge
** Phil is an Emmy winning talent **
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Jared Smith
EXPERIENCE
News Anchor/Reporter (Freelance)
NY1 News, New York, NY
(2017 - Present)
Sports Anchor/Reporter (Freelance)
News 12 Networks, New York, NY
(2016 - Present)
Voiceover Talent (Freelance)
MLB Networks, New York, NY
(2017 - Present)
Play by Play Announcer (Freelance)
ESPN3, New York, NY
(2016 - Present)
Sports Director
FiOS1 News, New York, NY
(2015 - 2016)
Video Editor (Freelance)
SNY, New York, NY
(2014 - Present)
Sports Director
WWTV-TV, Cadillac, MI
(2013 - 2014)
Digital Managing Editor
WEYI-TV
(2012)
Assistant Director Athletic Communications
La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA
(2011 - 2012)
Assistant Director Media Relations
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
(2009 - 2011)
EDUCATION
B.A. Broadcast Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, iNews, ENPS, Sony & Panasonic cameras
Naomi Pescovitz
Naomi Pescovitz is a terrific anchor and a great storyteller.
She's a comfortable and confident anchor with a rock-solid foundation as a reporter.
She's a social media pro, too!
EXPERIENCE:
Anchor and Reporter
Solo Anchors three-hour morning newscast on the #1 station in the market
WTHR-TV Indianapolis
July 2014 – Present
Anchor/Reporter
KSTP-TV Minneapolis
Aug 2011 – July 2014
Multimedia Journalist
KOVA-TV Tucson
Sep 2009 – July 2011
On Air Intern – General Assignment Reporter
WIBW-TV Topeka
Sep 2008 – Dec 2008
On Air Intern – General Assignment Reporter
KULR-TV Billings
Jun 2008 – Aug 2008
EDUCATION:
Northwestern University – Medill School of Journalism
B.S, Journalism, International Studies
2005 - 2009
Darnay Tripp
EXPERIENCE
Sports Director/Anchor
KREM-TV, Spokane, WA
(2012 - Present)
Sports Anchor
WMAZ-TV, Macon, GA
(2009 - 2012)
Sports Anchor/Reporter
KCFW-TV, Kalispell, MT
(2007 - 2009)
Programming Integration (Intern)
ESPN, Bristol, CT
(2006)
EDUCATION
B.S. in Mass Communication
Emphasis on Journalism and New Media
Towson University, Towson, MD
AWARDS
1st Place - 'Problems at the Skate Park' - SPJ Pacific Northwest
1st Place - 'Winston Rising' - SPJ Mark of Excellence Award
Jared Smith
EXPERIENCE
News Anchor/Reporter (Freelance)
NY1 News, New York, NY
(2017 - Present)
Sports Anchor/Reporter (Freelance)
News 12 Networks, New York, NY
(2016 - Present)
Voiceover Talent (Freelance)
MLB Networks, New York, NY
(2017 - Present)
Play by Play Announcer (Freelance)
ESPN3, New York, NY
(2016 - Present)
Sports Director
FiOS1 News, New York, NY
(2015 - 2016)
Video Editor (Freelance)
SNY, New York, NY
(2014 - Present)
Sports Director
WWTV-TV, Cadillac, MI
(2013 - 2014)
Digital Managing Editor
WEYI-TV
(2012)
Assistant Director Athletic Communications
La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA
(2011 - 2012)
Assistant Director Media Relations
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
(2009 - 2011)
EDUCATION
B.A. Broadcast Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, iNews, ENPS, Sony & Panasonic cameras
Mary Dunleavy
EXPERIENCE
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC
(2017 - Present)
Sports Director/Anchor
KTHV-TV, Little Rock, AR
(2014 - 2017)
Anchor primary sportscasts.
Host 30-minute LIVE Hogone shows from SEC stadiums.
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WVIR-TV, Charlottesville, VA
(2011 - 2014)
Freelancer
Bloomberg Global Business Network
(2011)
EDUCATION
B.S. Communications Mass Media/Electronic Print Journalism
Minor in Sociology
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Aubrey Jackson
Aubrey runs a successful website SoSouthernBelle.com.
She also has a loyal following on Instagram @Aubreyonair.
She is building a YouTube following.
Her first love is digital.
Experience
Live Reporter/Weekend Morning Anchor
WYFF-TV, Greenville, SC
(2016 - Present)
Presents active live reports from 4AM until 7AM, again at Noon.
Anchors 3 hour weekend morning newscast.
Researches and books guests for weekend newscasts.
Reports on stories for the early evening newscasts.
Entertainment Reporter/Lifestyle Host/Anchor
KWQC- TV, Davenport, IA
(2014 - 2016)
Co-hosted and served as a booker for Emmy nominated local entertainment program.
Digital Journalist
WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC
(2013)
MMJ
Edited stories using Edius.
Covered government, crime, health and human interest stories.
Entertainment News Intern/Booking Assistant
ABC "Good Morning America", New York, NY
(2012)
Pitched "How to take the perfect selfie" segment that aired on Good Afternoon America debut show.
Assisted booking producers and social media department.
Made cold contacts on national news stories.
Filled in as audience coordinator for Good Morning America.
Assisted in social networking for popular Summer Concert Series in Central Park.
Helped drive social media "buzz" for events.
Education
B.A. Mass Communications
Claflin University