Overview
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Chase Laudenslager

Isle of Palms,SC

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Producer

WCBD News 2
08.2023 - Current
  • Tasked with overseeing all elements of seven daily newscasts
  • Decided what stories should be included and prioritized
  • Ensured all graphics were grammatically correct
  • Directly managed a team of up to eight producers
  • Approved scripts and researched background for all reporter stories
  • Trained junior newsroom staff on newsroom operations and best practices for effective storytelling
  • Developed relationships with sources and community members to identify unique local stories of interest to viewers
  • Crafted clear, concise, and compelling narratives
  • Produced 2 The Point, South Carolina’s only political talk show
  • Led coverage of special events, breaking news, and severe weather
  • Planned and facilitated coverage of major live events (parades, debates, festivals, etc.)
  • Ensured safety of field crews
  • Led crisis communication efforts during breaking news events, maintaining composure under pressure while directing the team
  • Managed tight deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of accurate and relevant news stories for broadcast
  • Assisted with hiring decisions and the interview process

Digital Producer

WCBD News 2
11.2019 - 08.2023
  • Developed and managed multimedia content for digital platforms, enhancing audience engagement
  • Ensured consistent brand messaging across all digital channels through diligent content oversight
  • Communicated with local agencies to get facts and quickly turn breaking news stories
  • Moved crews to breaking news scenes
  • Collaborated with editorial teams to ensure timely delivery of news updates across various digital channels
  • Conducted in-depth research on all stories
  • Generated significant website traffic growth by utilizing SEO best practices in content creation
  • Implemented analytics tools to track performance metrics, informing data-driven decision making
  • Evaluated competitors' digital strategies for identifying potential areas of improvement within own organization

Event Lead

Teacups & Trucks
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Planned, set up, and led children’s parties, camps, and events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs, Political Science, Spanish

Mercer University
Macon, GA
05-2018

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • ENPS
  • Video editing (Adobe Premiere)
  • Problem solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Quick decision-making under pressure
  • Flexible in dynamic settings

Accomplishments

  • Produced WCBD’s 10-year anniversary special on the Charleston Church shooting
  • Led digital coverage of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial for Nexstar Media stations
  • SCBA Star Award of Merit, Best Use of Digital Platforms, 2021
  • Walter F. Dowling Award for Excellence in International Affairs, 2018

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish (proficient)

Timeline

Executive Producer

WCBD News 2
08.2023 - Current

Digital Producer

WCBD News 2
11.2019 - 08.2023

Event Lead

Teacups & Trucks
05.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs, Political Science, Spanish

Mercer University

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