Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accolades
Social Media
Agent Information
Timeline

Amaka Ubaka

WHDH
Boston,MA
17
years of professional experience

Experienced television anchor and reporter with sixteen years of experience delivering compelling news through effective on-air presentation, news writing, and live reporting. Excels in adapting to evolving situations while fostering teamwork and clear communication. Manages high-pressure environments to ensure accurate and timely broadcasts.

Work History

Weekday Morning and Noon Anchor

10 Years 7 Months
WHDH | 01.2016 - Current
  • Hired as a General Assignment Reporter in 2016, promoted to Weekend Anchor in 2017, and promoted again to Weekday Morning Anchor in 2018
  • Ad-lib breaking news for extended periods of time
  • Research and develop community-focused news stories
  • Develop social media content for online platforms, increasing audience engagement through digital storytelling.

General Assignment Reporter

2 Years
WKMG | 01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Developed contacts throughout community to generate exclusive story ideas.
  • Wrote and edited stories under daily deadline.
  • Conducted interviews and live shots for evening shows: 5pm, 5:30pm 6pm, 11pm.
  • Comfortable and confident in breaking news situations

General Assignment Reporter

2 Years
WOWT | 01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Developed and compiled information, that generated leads and exclusive stories for the 10pm show
  • Wrote stories for broadcast and web, focusing on extensive writing opportunities.
  • Researched and reported on breaking news stories, ensuring accurate and timely coverage.

Multimedia Journalist

1 Year
KRCR | 01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Multimedia journalist work: Developed stories & worked to shoot, write, and edit multiple PKGs daily
  • Posted videos and stories via Clickability & World News Now programs to engage and inform viewers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications & International Studies

University of Miami | Coral Gables | 05-2009

Skills

Networking and community engagement
Video editing software: Final Cut Pro
Avid
Edius
Velocity
CapCut
Field reporting techniques
Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Publisher
Able to react quickly in a crisis or under pressure
Deadline oriented
Building relationships and connecting with people through various emcee events

Accolades

Received Honorary Doctorate from Regis College in Weston, MA (2023), Voted #72/100 Most Influential Bostonians in Boston Magazine (2022), Named “Best News Anchor” by Boston Business Women in 2024, 2025

Social Media

101K on Instagram; 20.9K on Twitter; 28K Facebook

Agent Information

  • Represented by: RICK RAMAGE @ United Talent Agency
  • 888 Seventh Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10106
  • (212) 651-5513 ramager@unitedtalent.com

Timeline

Weekday Morning and Noon Anchor

WHDH
01.2016 - CurrentRead More

General Assignment Reporter

WKMG
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More

General Assignment Reporter

WOWT
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More

Multimedia Journalist

KRCR
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More

University of Miami

Bachelor of Science from Communications & International Studies
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Amaka Ubaka