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, GA05-2018
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