Charles "Chip" Osowski
Tampa,FL
Summary
After spending 30-years in broadcast television as a reporter, photographer, producer, and editor, I made the transition into government communications in 2022. Many of the skills I regularly used in journalism are now benefiting me in my new role.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Officer
Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office
07.2022 - Current
General Assignment Reporter
WFLA-TV
03.2003 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Tampa, FL
- Tampa, FL
Photojournalist
WFLA-TV
12.1999 - 03.2003
- Company Overview: Tampa FL
- Tampa FL
General Assignment Reporter
Florida’s News Channel
07.1998 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: Clearwater, FL
- Clearwater, FL
Reporter/Photojournalist
WGHP-TV
03.1994 - 07.1998
- Company Overview: High Point, NC
- High Point, NC
Photojournalist/Feature Reporter
WESH-TV
02.1990 - 03.1994
- Company Overview: Orlando, FL
- Orlando, FL
Education
Certified Public Manager (CPM) Designation -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Political Science, Prelaw
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.1992
Skills
- Anticipating
- Advising
- Recommending strategies
- Planning
- Coordinating
- Directing internal/external communications
- Dissemination of information
- Production of office publications
- Production of printed materials
- Production of standard forms
- Management of internal and external websites
- Directing informational videos
- Analytics reporting
- Brand messaging
- Corporate communications
- Media relations
- Photography
- Crisis management
- Press release writing
- Web content management
- Marketing communications
- Speech writing
Career Statement
Communications Officer who manages internal and external communication efforts, including media relations, website content, and public information. I also handle drafting press releases, coordinating events, and ensuring consistent branding across all communication channels.
Timeline
Communications Officer
Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office
07.2022 - Current
General Assignment Reporter
WFLA-TV
03.2003 - 06.2022
Photojournalist
WFLA-TV
12.1999 - 03.2003
General Assignment Reporter
Florida’s News Channel
07.1998 - 12.1999
Reporter/Photojournalist
WGHP-TV
03.1994 - 07.1998
Photojournalist/Feature Reporter
WESH-TV
02.1990 - 03.1994
Certified Public Manager (CPM) Designation -
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Political Science, Prelaw
University of Central Florida
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