Brendan Mackey
Sarasota,FL
Summary
I am an award-winning journalist currently working as the morning anchor on Good Morning Suncoast in Sarasota, Florida. I'm a multiplatform journalist skilled in all forms of writing, shooting, editing and producing. I have a passion and a creative eye for finding unique, community-driven stories.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning Anchor/Reporter/MMJ
ABC7 WWSB
Sarasota, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Anchor for Good Morning Suncoast 5:00 AM-7:00 AM
- 10 AM Show Anchor
- Shooting and editing packages
Morning Anchor/Producer/Reporter
News 9 WAOW
Wausau, WI
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Main Anchor for Wake Up Wisconsin Monday-Friday From 4:30 AM-7:00 AM
- I produced the show, in addition to anchoring.
- Reporter and MMJ
Sports Anchor/Reporter
KOTA/KEVN
Rapid City, SD
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Sports Anchor/Reporter for both KOTA and KEVN
- Appeared on KOTA Radio
- Co-anchor for Friday Night Hike High School football show and the Friday Night Frenzy high school basketball show.
Anchor/Reporter
Newsteam Boulder, University of Colorado Television Station
Boulder, CO
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Anchor and producer for Newsteam Boulder
Sports Information/Digital Media Assistant
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Ran all social media platforms for multiple sports
- Part of the stat crew for Men’s Basketball and Women’s Lacrosse
- Conducted interviews with athletes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Broadcast News | Minor in Communications
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO05.2018
Accomplishments
- 2023 Winner FABJ Awards General Assignment Category: Angels on Earth Postal Workers Deliver this Holiday
- 2024 "Through The Lens" Award: Suncoast Charities For Children
- 2024 Finalist FABJ Awards General Assignment: Mobile Home Park Destroyed from Hurricane Milton
- 2024 Finalist FABJ Awards Education Reporting: Chalkboard Champions on Florida's Suncoast
References
- Dean Turcol/Executive Producer WWSB/407-405-0097/Dean.Turcol@wwsb.tv
- Barbara Nguyen/Senior Producer WWSB/813-245-8680/Barbara.Nguyen@gray.tv
- Ben Zitouni/News Produce WBND/ 262-321-4051/bzitouni@abc57.com
Timeline
Morning Anchor/Reporter/MMJ
ABC7 WWSB
02.2023 - Current
Morning Anchor/Producer/Reporter
News 9 WAOW
07.2021 - 12.2023
Sports Anchor/Reporter
KOTA/KEVN
06.2018 - 06.2021
Anchor/Reporter
Newsteam Boulder, University of Colorado Television Station
01.2018 - 05.2018
Sports Information/Digital Media Assistant
University of Colorado
06.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Broadcast News | Minor in Communications
University of Colorado
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