Angelea Preston
West Seneca,NY
Summary
Dynamic media professional with a proven track record at Nexstar Media Group, excelling in live broadcast and content creation. Adept at engaging audiences and fostering community relationships. I leverage critical thinking and attention to detail to deliver compelling news segments that resonate with Western New York.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
News Producer
Nexstar Media Group
Buffalo, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed daily news segments, ensuring timely delivery of accurate information.
- Coordinated with reporters to gather compelling stories and interview key subjects.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to refine scripts and enhance viewer engagement.
- Analyzed viewer feedback to adjust programming strategies, improving overall ratings and reach.
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
- Leveraged social media platforms effectively for promoting stories online while driving conversations around key issues among viewership base.
- Collaborated with reporters, anchors, and technical staff to create seamless live broadcasts.
- Championed diversity in reporting by highlighting underrepresented voices and perspectives in news stories.
- Improved audience engagement with proactive strategies across different forms of media.
On-Air Host/Reporter
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Buffalo, NY
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Engaged audiences through dynamic on-air presentations and storytelling techniques.
- Conducted interviews with guests, enhancing program relevance and listener connection.
- Facilitated community outreach events, promoting station initiatives and audience participation.
- Utilized excellent communication skills to articulate complex topics clearly and concisely while maintaining audience interest.
- Maintained consistent on-air presence, adhering to strict time schedules for seamless programming transitions.
- Ensured FCC compliance by adhering to strict guidelines regarding language and content during all on-air communications.
Editorial Intern
The Buffalo News
Buffalo, NY
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Researched and gathered information for articles, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Assisted in editing content for clarity, grammar, and adherence to publication standards.
- Coordinated with reporters to verify facts and support timely news delivery.
- Contributed to brainstorming sessions for headline generation and story ideas.
Complaint Clerk
City of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
06.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed a high- volume workload within a deadline-driven environment.
- Resolve an average of 550 inquiries in any given week and consistently met performance benchmarks in all areas (speed, accuracy, volume).
- Maintained accurate records using City of Buffalo database systems for efficient information retrieval.
- Provided customer service support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues for residents effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline office operations and improve workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Buffalo State College
12-2021
High School Diploma - Engineering Technology
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
06-2004
Skills
- Audience engagement
- News writing
- Interactive storytelling
- Breaking news coverage
- Deadline management
- Fact-checking
- Multimedia production
- Marketing
- Content curation
- Script writing
- Editorial judgment
Accomplishments
- Graduated from Buffalo State College Summa Cum Laude
- 2022 Media Law Day Award Winner
Timeline
News Producer
Nexstar Media Group
04.2024 - Current
Editorial Intern
The Buffalo News
06.2022 - 09.2022
On-Air Host/Reporter
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
08.2021 - 03.2024
Complaint Clerk
City of Buffalo
06.2013 - 01.2018
High School Diploma - Engineering Technology
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Buffalo State College