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Chaunte' Causey

St. George,SC

Summary

16 years of diverse experience in corporate communications and newsroom leadership. Expertise in strategic messaging, media relations, and public engagement. Committed to delivering clear, transparent, and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Communications Coordinator

Atlas Tech
North Charleston, SC
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Supported executive leadership team with speechwriting, talking points, and presentation materials.
  • Leveraged social media channels to amplify company voice, drive engagement, and foster community growth.
  • Streamlined internal communications for increased employee engagement and productivity.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
  • Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
  • Research and applied for industry awards.
  • Developed new hire guides, benefit guides, and other guides/handbooks to disseminate information to Team Members.
  • Oversaw all aspects of company-wide quarterly virtual meeting including PowerPoint presentation and script for 12+ presenters

Executive Producer

WCSC Live 5 News
Charleston, SC
11.2010 - 01.2022
  • Gathered information and news as it developed and communicated it effectively and accurately within the Information Center.
  • Researched, selected, developed, and planned stories for reporters and photographers.
  • Maintain extensive working files of possible news stories, background information, and news sources.
  • Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
  • Prepared written and digital content for website and social media platforms.
  • Fact-checked breaking news before putting information on air.
  • Participated in editorial meetings, pitching story ideas while considering time constraints, available resources, and overall impact on targeted viewers.
  • Managed all aspects of special projects, including coordinating resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Managed news production with an organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
  • Coordinated work and supported anchors, videographers, and engineering staff, producing four hours of daily content.

News Producer

ABC News 4 - WCIV
Mount Pleasant, SC
11.2009 - 09.2010
  • Conceived, wrote, and prepared broadcast, including the development of stories, teasers, and headlines.
  • Developed daily look of the newscasts on air to attract the audience.
  • Gathered news and information for the production of newscasts.
  • Managed newsroom's internship program during summer 2010.
  • Participated in editorial meetings, pitching story ideas while considering time constraints, available resources, and overall impact on targeted viewers.
  • Addressed any last-minute changes or breaking news situations calmly and efficiently, maintaining accuracy throughout broadcasts.
  • Adhered to strict journalistic standards of accuracy, ethics, and fairness in all produced content for broadcasts.

Assignment Desk Editor

News 19 - WLTX
Columbia, SC
10.2007 - 11.2009
  • Enhanced newsroom efficiency by streamlining assignment desk workflow and prioritizing tasks.
  • Facilitated clear communication between field teams and studio staff during live broadcasts or breaking news events.
  • Developed strong connections with local law enforcement agencies resulting in exclusive access during critical news events.
  • Managed breaking news coverage effectively, coordinating with reporters, photographers, and producers.
  • Ensured accuracy in reporting by fact-checking information before dissemination to the public.
  • Contributed to overall station success by supporting special projects such as election coverage or investigative pieces.
  • Built strong relationships with key sources in community for accurate and timely information gathering.
  • Assigned breaking news stories to reporters for coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12.2007

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Highly organized
  • Event Planning and Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Canva
  • Internal communications
  • Media relations
  • Press Release Writing
  • Reliability
  • Team collaboration
  • Written communication
  • Community Relations

Affiliations

  • Local Executive Director of Crown the Lowcountry Scholarship Organization, a local preliminary for the Miss America Opportunity
  • 10+ Year Volunteer with the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Corporate Communications Coordinator

Atlas Tech
01.2022 - 09.2024

Executive Producer

WCSC Live 5 News
11.2010 - 01.2022

News Producer

ABC News 4 - WCIV
11.2009 - 09.2010

Assignment Desk Editor

News 19 - WLTX
10.2007 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of South Carolina

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