CHARLES PETTY
Raleigh
Summary
Dynamic journalism professional with experience at Spectrum News 1, excelling in breaking news coverage and editorial collaboration. Proven ability to engage audiences through digital content strategy and social media. Strong fact-checking skills combined with exceptional customer service to ensure high-quality reporting and effective team coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assignment Editor/Planning Editor
Spectrum News 1
Raleigh
09.2024 - Current
- Scanning social media, emails, and wire services to identify newsworthy events and stories.
- Contribute to editorial meetings with reporters, editors, and producers.
- Organizing reporters and crews for both breaking news and upcoming news events.
- Assisting reporters with gathering contacts, data, and critical information for their individual beats.
Part-Time Sales Associate
Brooks Brothers
Raleigh
11.2021 - Current
- Helping managers and supervisors to facilitate store operations and assist in client needs.
- Preserve up-to-date knowledge and information about the latest products or upcoming releases to effectively assist customers with knowledge with various product-related concerns by providing accurate details.
- Rotate stock and restock shelves to help maintain product availability and store appearance.
Freelance News Reporter
The Rant Magazine
Sanford
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Reported on newsworthy events in the central North Carolina community for both print and online publication.
- Interviewed civic leaders, law enforcement, and other community leaders for context and engagement.
- Covered a variety of topics from small business and commerce to education and community politics.
Weekend News Anchor/Reporter
WPTF 680AM/92.5FM
Raleigh
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Wrote, produced, edited, researched, and anchored newscasts for weekend and evening programming.
- Interviewed eyewitnesses and collected important soundbites for the production team during breaking news.
- Conducted profile interviews with local officials and other community newsmakers.
- Anchored weekend programming for WPTF and North Carolina News Network affiliate stations.
Administrative Assistant
Curtis Media Group
Raleigh
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintained, organized, and cleaned the front office area to create a professional and welcoming environment.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Classical Studies
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2019
Skills
- Breaking News Coverage
- Journalism
- Editorial Collaboration
- Digital Content Strategy
- Print & Broadcast Media
- Fact-checking
- Social media management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Crew Coordination
- Customer Service
Timeline
Assignment Editor/Planning Editor
Spectrum News 1
09.2024 - Current
Part-Time Sales Associate
Brooks Brothers
11.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Curtis Media Group
11.2021 - 02.2023
Weekend News Anchor/Reporter
WPTF 680AM/92.5FM
11.2019 - 09.2023
Freelance News Reporter
The Rant Magazine
09.2019 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Classical Studies
Elon University