Blaise Gomez
Cornwall-on-Hudson,NY
Summary
Talented, professional television reporter seeking to apply proven skills in a media relations role. Able to build trusted relationships and apply extensive knowledge to media strategies, PR and client media training. Savvy to changing demographics and strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Television News Reporter
News 12 Westchester
Yonkers, NY
11.2007 - Current
- Developed ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues or personal experiences.
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Reported breaking news stories in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy of information presented.
- Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote content produced by the station.
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Conducted interviews.
- Delivered live reports from on-site locations in the field.
- Wrote online blog entries to address news developments or offer additional information, opinions or commentary on news events.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
Television News Reporter
Cable 6 News
Middletown, NY
06.2007 - 11.2007
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Transported all necessary equipment needed for shoots at remote locations.
- Developed story ideas, researched facts, wrote scripts and edited video footage for broadcast.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Radio Presenter
Wrcr Am1300
Nanuet, NY
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Announced station breaks, commercials and public service information
- Proofed news stories to catch and edit errors prior to on-air reading.
- Introduced fresh and new angles on previously reported material to update and inform listeners.
- Prepared and delivered traffic, sports and weather reports.
- Designed and implemented fundraising events and activities to raise money for special causes.
- Developed storylines for broadcasts to engage listeners and increase audience numbers.
- Followed detailed scripts while presenting on air.
- Researched topics to be discussed on air.
- Answered phone calls from listeners to request songs or talk about current topics.
- Found and researched stories and cutting news to maintain accuracy of station.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Pace University
New York, NY05-2006
Skills
- Story Editing
- Decision-Making
- Script Writing
- Breaking News Coverage
- Relationship Building
- Lead Follow up
- Microsoft Office
- Voiceover Writing
- Story Pitches
- Fact-Checking
- Editorial Standards
- Story Development Skill
- Field Reporting
- Investigations Expertise
- Copy Editing
- Daily Planning
- Social Media Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Media Operations Understanding
- Interviewing Strength
- Photography Staff Direction
- TV Broadcasting
- Improvisation
Accomplishments
- Emmy-nominated
- Edward R. Murrow award recipient
- 2023 Hudson Valley Magazine's 'Best TV News Anchor'
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Television News Reporter
News 12 Westchester
11.2007 - Current
Television News Reporter
Cable 6 News
06.2007 - 11.2007
Radio Presenter
Wrcr Am1300
06.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Pace University
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