Chris Shaw
Punta Gorda
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Fox 4, adept at executing the Neighborhood News model and working across departments to successfully reach goals connected to the model. Proven track record in managing the largest team in the newsroom and communicating how to apply our community based journalism to our work every day.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim News Director
WFTX-TV Fox 4
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee 45 hours of news every week
- Lead newsroom in editorial decisions
- Responsible for executing Neighborhood News model
- Manage personnel in a newsroom that has more than 30 people
Executive Reporter
WFTX-TV
08.2023 - Current
- Managed group of at least 16 reporters and photographers
- Successfully rolled out overhaul of news product and introduced Neighborhood News model in the newsroom
- Responsible for personnel duties for my team; including recruiting and hiring, and terminating employees
- Produced material to promote the success of our Neighborhood News model
- Worked with sales team to secure the rights to air FC Naples games on Fox 4
- Led several projects to promote the Florida Panthers on Fox 4
- Planned and carried out personnel and safety logistics for non-stop news coverage during hurricanes
- Recognized within company for executing news model that produced meaningful content for our community
- Daily experience making editorial decisions for all day parts
- Trained employees during rollout of news gathering and producing software, Newsdesk
Morning News Anchor
WFTX-TV
05.2016 - 08.2023
- Anchored 5 hour newscast
- Lead a team of producers and reporters
- Daily experience making editorial decisions
- Helped drive ratings growth
Writer/Producer
CNN International Special Projects
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Wrote and produced short form pieces, as well as 30 minute shows
Reporter
WAGA-TV
11.2007 - 09.2015
- State house and political reporter
- Fill-in anchor
Reporter
WXIX-TV
10.2004 - 11.2007
Reporter
KTHV-TV
10.2002 - 10.2004
Reporter
KFVS-TV
04.2000 - 10.2002
Reporter
KMOT-TV
07.1999 - 03.2000
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-1999
Skills
- Communicating team objectives
- Executing a plan to get results
- Working across departments to promote news model
- Managing several projects at once
- Leading a diverse team
- Strategic planning for major news
Timeline
Interim News Director
WFTX-TV Fox 4
04.2025 - Current
Executive Reporter
WFTX-TV
08.2023 - Current
Morning News Anchor
WFTX-TV
05.2016 - 08.2023
Writer/Producer
CNN International Special Projects
10.2015 - 04.2016
Reporter
WAGA-TV
11.2007 - 09.2015
Reporter
WXIX-TV
10.2004 - 11.2007
Reporter
KTHV-TV
10.2002 - 10.2004
Reporter
KFVS-TV
04.2000 - 10.2002
Reporter
KMOT-TV
07.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Webster University
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