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Chanel L. Preston

Houston,TX

Summary

Emmy award winning, dynamic, and enthusiastic news Producer. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meet tight deadlines and exceed goals. Highly motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior News Producer

KTRK/ABC 13
HOUSTON, TX
11.2022 - Current
  • Organize and produce daily newscast with a focus on accuracy, fairness, balance and timeliness
  • Research, pitch, write, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting
  • Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues and local contacts
  • Provide guidance on scripting, editing video and audio elements of news stories

News Producer

KPRC 2
HOUSTON, TX
09.2018 - 11.2022
  • Developed daily rundowns for newscasts by selecting stories, assigning reporters, writing teases and setting up graphics
  • Managed a team of writers responsible for creating compelling copy that adhered to the station's brand identity
  • Wrote and edited scripts for accuracy, grammar, clarity and style consistency prior to airtime
  • Assigned advanced and breaking news stories to anchors and reporters
  • Researched and pitched news stories

News Producer

KXAS/NBC
DALLAS, TX
08.2010 - 06.2018
  • Developed daily rundowns for newscasts by selecting stories, assigning reporters, writing teases and setting up graphics
  • Wrote and edited news stories for on-air broadcasting
  • Coordinated with photographers and editors on video elements for broadcast
  • Attended editorial meetings to identify potential topics for the daily newscast, future segments or programs

News Producer

WFOR/CBS 4
MIAMI, FL
03.2007 - 08.2010
  • Coordinated news, sports and weather segments and determined segment length
  • Wrote and edited news stories for on-air broadcasting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
04.2006

Skills

  • Copyediting and Proofreading
  • Script Writing
  • Fact Checking
  • Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Management

Timeline

Senior News Producer

KTRK/ABC 13
11.2022 - Current

News Producer

KPRC 2
09.2018 - 11.2022

News Producer

KXAS/NBC
08.2010 - 06.2018

News Producer

WFOR/CBS 4
03.2007 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of North Florida

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