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Brandon Raines

Brandon Raines

Lucedale

Summary

Reporter and News Producer with 4 years of experience in multimedia journalism and news production. Skilled in fact-checking, research, producing, video editing, and communication. Adept at delivering quality, impactful news content.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter/ Multi-Media Journalist

WJTV 12 News
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked as the sole Pine Belt bureau reporter.
  • Pitched daily local news stories, scheduled and conducted. interviews.
  • Filmed and edited news packages.
  • Wrote scripts Packages, Live Shots, VO/SOTS and NatPkgs, ensuring clear and accurate storytelling
  • Collaborated with team to deliver impactful news coverage and enhancing viewer engagement
  • Utilized social media to engage with audience and community to find stories they wanted to hear. While also keeping them informed.


News Producer

WKRG News 5
08.2020 - 06.2022


  • Produced up to three newscasts daily, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of news content
  • Wrote and gathered informative stories.
  • Researched and verified information to ensure story accuracy, maintaining high journalistic standards
  • Coordinated with management and field reporters for optimal newscast outcomes, fostering teamwork


Intern

WPMI 15 News
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: Sinclair Broadcast Group
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Communications/Broadcast Journalism

University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
05.2020

Skills

  • Research Skills
  • Producing
  • Video Editing
  • Camera Work
  • Interviewing

Timeline

Reporter/ Multi-Media Journalist

WJTV 12 News
06.2022 - Current

News Producer

WKRG News 5
08.2020 - 06.2022

Intern

WPMI 15 News
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Communications/Broadcast Journalism

University of South Alabama
Brandon Raines