Adrianna Hopkins
Annandale,VA
Summary
Emmy & Associated Press award-winning news anchor with 20+ years experience and a proven track record in newsroom leadership and strategic content creation. Known for fostering team collaboration; possessing strong editorial judgment and leadership skills; adept and dynamic interviews; and relatability with diverse audiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
FIU in DC, Caplin News Bureau Chief
Florida International University, FIU
08.2021 - Current
- Assign routine stories and breaking news coverage to upper classmen and graduate students for Caplin News Washington, D.C. bureau.
- Coordinate coverage of breaking news with our Miami journalism team to ensure timely reporting and accurate information dissemination.
- Guide reporters in developing compelling stories that resonated with audiences on both local and national levels.
- Serve has a teacher and mentor to my current and former students
Anchor & Reporter
ABC7 News-WJLA 24/7
06.2017 - Current
- Content Manager & Anchor for 7NewsDC from 4:30-7AM
- Collaborate closely with producers to curate and select impactful, relevant content, ensuring high editorial standards and audience engagement
- Research, produce, and present compelling news stories, including breaking news and in-depth features, that resonate with viewers
- Adapt to breaking news situations, providing timely coverage and updates for viewers
- Book and conduct live, thought-provoking interviews with experts on timely topics such as politics, health, and social issues
- Write clear, concise TV scripts and create companion web articles for wjla.com, driving cross-platform audience growth
- Utilize social media platforms to promote stories, engage with audiences, and expand the station’s digital footprint
Evening Anchor
WDSU
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Guided 3-4 hours of news coverage, helping producers create a compelling show
- Assisted in the production & execution of large scale Mardi Gras coverage with a team of 12-15 people
- Participated in promotional events and activities for the station, increasing brand visibility and strengthening viewer loyalty.
- Developed strong relationships with local community leaders to facilitate access to exclusive interviews and story leads
- Improved team communication by actively participating in editorial meetings and developed story ideas and connected reporters with essential contacts.
- Worked closely with the production team to ensure consistent audiovisual quality throughout broadcasts.
Morning Reporter & Fill-in Anchor
WSVN
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Executed several live reports for five continuous hours of morning news coverage.
- Mastered real-time coverage of unfolding events.
Weekend Morning Anchor & Reporter
WHAS 11
11.2007 - 12.2011
- Produced and enterprised the Emmy award winning series, "The Outsiders: The Underworld of Louisville"
- Integral part of Good Morning Kentuckiana's coverage of major weather events and the Kentucky Oaks & Derby
Education
BA - Electronic Communications & African American History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2005
Skills
- Public speaker, emcee, event moderator and host
- Research & strategy
- Pitching ideas
- Proficient in social media
- Interviewing
- News reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
Event Host
ASAE The Exchange - https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/161902/asaes-inaugural-womens-experience-the-exchange-got-real-real
Contact: Michelle Mason, mmason@asaecenter.org
Mississippi Center for Justice “Mississippi on the Potomac” - https://mscenterforjustice.org/2024-mississippi-on-the-potomac/
Contact: Vangela Wade, vwade@mscenterforjustice.org
Alzheimer’s Association Vision Gala
Contact: Kate Rooper, kgrooper@alz.org
Timeline
FIU in DC, Caplin News Bureau Chief
Florida International University, FIU
08.2021 - Current
Anchor & Reporter
ABC7 News-WJLA 24/7
06.2017 - Current
Evening Anchor
WDSU
01.2015 - 05.2017
Morning Reporter & Fill-in Anchor
WSVN
01.2012 - 12.2014
Weekend Morning Anchor & Reporter
WHAS 11
11.2007 - 12.2011
BA - Electronic Communications & African American History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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