News Director Resume Example WJRT TV

NEWS DIRECTOR

Work History

News Director05/2011 to Current
WJRT-TV – Flint, Michigan

Manage operation of television newsroom in the Nation's 70th Television Market
News staff produces 38 hours of local news per week
Manage newsroom operation budget
Schedule full-time staff of 50 people
Work closely with Creative Services on topical and image promotion of station brand
Oversee station's coverage of special programming and events
Work directly with General Manager and Department Heads on station's Community Involvement
Oversee daily news rundowns
Copyedit reporter scripts.

Assistant News Director07/2003 to 05/2011
WJRT-TV – Flint, Michigan

Managed day-to-day operation of television newsroom in the Nation's 70th Television Market
Led daily editorial meetings
Oversaw daily newscast rundowns
Copyedited reporter scripts
Produced station's coverage of special programs and events.

Executive Producer07/2000 to 07/2003
WRAL-TV – Raleigh, North Carolina

Managed daily operation and production of WRAL 11pm weeknight newscast and FOX 50 10pm weeknight newscast
Managed night time staff of 10 full-time people
Oversaw nightly news rundowns
Copyedited reporter and producer scripts and topical promotion

News Producer02/1997 to 07/2000
WXYZ-TV – Detroit, Michigan

News Producer05/1995 to 02/1997
WKBD-TV – Detroit, Michigan

News Producer08/1994 to 05/1995
WLNS-TV – Lansing, Michigan

Freelance Producer08/1992 to 08/1994
Chrysler Dealer Network – Troy, Michigan

Produced daily 10 minute newscast for Chrysler Dealers across the country.
Assisted in the production of Chrysler Training Videos and National Commercials.

General Assignment Reporter11/1991 to 08/1992
WPBN/WTOM-TV – Traverse City, MI

Education

B.A.A: Broadcast and Cinematic ArtsDec 1991Central Michigan University - Mt. Pleasant, MI
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts

Accomplishments

*Current Vice President of Awards for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Michigan Chapter

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