KIAH-TV [CW] Houston, TX
Multi-Media Journalist [November 2014-November 2018]
§ Captured video, wrote and edited daily stories with an “outside-the-box” mentality and edge for “NewsFix” program
§ Wrote for both broadcast and digital platforms in quick, accurate manner
§ Use Sony, DSLR, GoPro and phone to create exciting coverage of sports and news stories Work with business, sports and political PR companies (including Edelman, Love Advertising and Storm PR) on interview projects and events
§ Created engaging digital content on a variety of social media platforms to connect with audience
§ Managed “Class Acts” and “Cougar Closeup” franchises, working with local high school and collegiate teams to share student stories
§ Shot “Between the Lines with Craig Hlavaty” segments on as-needed basis
§ Team player, twice awarded “CW39 Employee of the Month” by management team
Comcast SportsNet Houston
Associate Producer [December 2013-November 2014]
§ Involved in every aspect of daily news programs, including show producing, highlight production, tease and story writing,
sound bite selection, video editing and supervising, graphics creation and control room communication
§ Work with on-air talent to set up live shots, script information and tease elements
§ Point person during Rockets playoff run for highlight, sound bites and live shot coordination
§ Lead Producer for 3 magazine shows
- SportsNet Reports: Set rundown, write scripts and plan stand up locations for monthly feature show
- Lone Star Conference Monthly: Coordinated with schools and NBC stations across Texas, New Mexico
and Oklahoma to bring in video for show dedicated to NCAA Division II conference
- Rice Owls Football Central: Attend coach’s weekly news conference and develop show around the interviews
ESPN STAR Sports/FOX Sports Asia - Singapore
News Editor [December 2009-December 2013]
§ Produced four news bulletins per day for a 24-hours a day sporting news network
§ Managed a four-person team responsible for creating an average of 55 news items per shift
§ Only American member of a diverse news team covering regional and international stories
§ Presented on-camera analysis of American sports for SportsCenter Asia and Fox Sports Central
§ Reported from around Southeast Asia, including events for the NBA and European Tour
§ Wrote editorials for espnstar.com/foxsportsasia.com
§ ESPNews was rebranded in January 2013 as Fox Sports News following News Corp's acquisition of ESPN's stake in the company
KTEN MEDIA - [NBC] Sherman/Denison, TX
Freelance News Producer/Sports Reporter [September - October 2009]
§ Produced three newscasts a day, three days a week, including 5 PM, 6 PM and 10 PM newscasts
§ Reported sports twice a week during football season, providing multiple packages and live shots
KOMU-TV [NBC] Columbia, MO
Sports Reporter/Anchor [Fall 2007- Summer 2009]
§ Shot, wrote and edited sports game and feature stories from all around mid-Missouri
§ Anchored Weekend sportscasts as well as filled in for morning and weekday spots
§ Co-anchored, wrote and produced weekly online high school football preview show
§ Reported on general news assignments when needed
News Producer [Spring 2008]
§ Produced three newscasts each week including a morning show, 5PM and 10 PM newscast
§ Responsible for story writing, news value and rundown order
“This Week in Mizzou Football” -Production Assistant [Fall 2005-Fall 2007]
§ Reported feature stories for weekly coach’s show
KXAN-TV - [NBC] Austin, TX
Sports Intern [Summer 2008]
§ Wrote and edited a variety of sports stories in the Austin area
Skills
ENPS
iNews
Avid Newscutter
Final Cut Pro
Tape to Tape Editing
Sony HD Cameras
Canon DSLR
Education: Bachelors in Radio-TV Journalism, University of Missouri, Graduated May 2009
References
Phil Jean - Assistant Managing Editor, KIAH - (239) 410-9790 phjean@tribunemedia.com
Sam Hale - Supervising Producer, 120 Sports - (708) 738-7417 samhaletv@gmail.com
Mark Toney - Senior Vice President, SmithGeiger - (214) 938-2364 txbrand1@gmail.com
