STEVEN CHRISTAKOS
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic sports anchor/reporter eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of sports media and training in journalism. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in broadcasting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Anchor/Reporter
RT America- T & R Productions
Washington, DC
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Sports Host of Sports HQ where I produced, wrote and delivered detailed sports highlights and stories daily, both live on-camera and in package form
- Interviewed many high profile athletes and traveled to cover domestic and global sporting events
- Nominated by Cynopsis Sports Media for best new sports show and best live shot in 2019 and named top three finalist for Best Sports Show Host/Anchor in 2021.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Reported on exciting and major athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
Graphics Coordinator/VIZ Op
T & R Productions
Washington, DC
05.2011 - 02.2018
- D.C
- Started as entry-level VIZ operator for all live news shows and pre-pro segments, created lower third templates daily, sent out show reports
- Promoted to Graphics Coordinator where I continued to operate live shows but oversee graphics dept
- As well
- Conducted daily meetings with Graphics Artists, Producers, News Director and managers to accomplish consistent and clean look to our on-air graphics
- Multi-tasking was key in order to operate clean shows, while coordinate with editorial.
- Promoted smooth communication between graphics and other departments.
- Established templates and best practices for consistency in style and appearance of deliverables.
Sports Anchor Intern
NBC 25
Flint, MI
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Filmed sports (using P2 Cameras), edited (using Avid), wrote scripts (ENPS) , published stories on the website (CMS), posted pictures and video to the web (World Now), conducted interviews and assisted the Sports Director in everyday aspects of broadcasting sports.
Education
Film Diploma - Video
Spec Howard School of Media Arts
5.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2007
Skills
- Story Development
- On-scene Reporting
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Information Gathering
- Script Writing
- News Anchoring
- Sports Reporting
- Voiceover Writing
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Sports Anchor/Reporter
RT America- T & R Productions
03.2018 - 03.2022
Graphics Coordinator/VIZ Op
T & R Productions
05.2011 - 02.2018
Sports Anchor Intern
NBC 25
05.2010 - 09.2010
Film Diploma - Video
Spec Howard School of Media Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Michigan State University
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