Anthony Carter
Rochester,NY
Summary
Versatile journalist with an ability to grow and excel as a reporter, anchor and even weather forecasting. An engaging storyteller with a record of telling fun, hard and accountability stories under tight deadlines. Passionate about story accuracy clarity, and impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Information Specialist
Capital Region BOCES
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Primarily worked with the Geneseo Central School District
- Managed websites and social media accounts applying communication strategies and branding to maintain consistent voice and presence.
- Managed routine and crisis communications with media and members of public.
- Pitched stories to media organizations to promote company interests.
- Wrote press releases, talking points and responses to requests for information.
Reporter, Weather Forecaster, News Anchor
News Anchor, KOBI-TV/NBC5
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Wrote, filmed, edited in depth stories and held public officials accountable
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- Produced and anchored weeknight and weekend broadcasts with clarity and confidence
- Weather forecast on weekends utilizing detailed reports from National Weather Service
- Increased viewership during weekend anchoring, and elevated the station to top in the market.
Producer
KDRV-TV | KDKF-TV
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Produced morning newscasts and filled in for 4pm shows
- Wrote new stories, while also keeping eye on regional/competition for future story and planning ideas
- Lead production & on-air team through historic national stories
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
News Intern
WGAL-TV
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Shadowed reporters, anchors, throughout each week and went over news operations
- Filmed and edited basketball games for sports department that aired during nightly newscasts
Founder/News Reporter
Arena Insider
08.2014 - 01.2020
- Created news website that covered the Arena Football League
- Hired freelance reporters as credentialed media members
- Made website recognized as one of the top and trusted sources for AFL news
- Record live post game press conferences and game highlights/Oversee website and social media operations
The Epoch Times
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Wrote post-game stories for the New York Jets and Giants
- Covered assignments such as the 2014 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, NY and NFL training camps
- Wrote in-depth feature articles that were promoted on the homepage
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA05.2019
Skills
- Video Editing
- Audio Recording
- Weather Reports
- Checking Facts
- Investigative Writing
- Story Pitching
- Radio Broadcasting
- Producing Shows
- Emergency Response
- AP Style
- On camera presentation
Timeline
Public Information Specialist
Capital Region BOCES
04.2023 - 01.2024
Reporter, Weather Forecaster, News Anchor
News Anchor, KOBI-TV/NBC5
02.2021 - 04.2023
Producer
KDRV-TV | KDKF-TV
07.2019 - 10.2020
News Intern
WGAL-TV
01.2019 - 05.2019
Founder/News Reporter
Arena Insider
08.2014 - 01.2020
The Epoch Times
01.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies
Elizabethtown College
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