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Christian Jennings

Summary

Driven professional with proven, award-winning skills in communications and broadcast news. Builds relationships with sources to obtain and relay fast, accurate information. Thrives under pressure and is able to manage breaking news or crisis situations calmly, but with urgency. Responsive and proficient in research, writing and delivery.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance General Assignment Reporter

WSB-TV
Atlanta, GA
03.2018 - Current
  • Report live for daily newscasts, able to quickly turn multiple stories per day.
  • Emmy-nominated for breaking news reporting.
  • Write web articles and promote content on social media.
  • Make strong sources in the community, routinely produce exclusive content.
  • Fill-in for producer team to write for newscasts, build graphics.
  • Fill-in for WSB Radio reporting traffic.

Executive Producer, Host

Neighborhood TV/Cox Media Group
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed a 100% remote team of producers, reporters, photographers, editors, and vendors for the start-up news streaming brand, Neighborhood TV.
  • Led daily operations for streaming digital news, live broadcasts, and social media.
  • Conducted interviews and played a pivotal role in the hiring process of new talent.
  • Participated in weekly meetings and worked closely with the corporate development team to brainstorm best practices for content development, production, advertising, sales, and vendor relationships.
  • Produced content for the stream, including business features and event coverage.
  • Hosted daily show focused on news covering the Southeastern region.
  • Hosted a weekly political segment and a weekly business news segment.
  • Explored use of AI technology for broadcasts.
  • In charge of employee scheduling and managing photographer budget.

General Assignment Reporter and Fill-in Anchor/Host

WPMI-TV
Mobile, AL
03.2012 - 02.2018
  • Reported LIVE, filed packages for daily newscasts.
  • Primary Fill-in Anchor for Noon, AM, and weekend shows.
  • City government beat.
  • Involved in community, often spoke at schools and charity events.
  • Primary fill-in host for weekly 30-minute call-in show 'Law Call'.
  • Reported for a week in New Orleans for Super Bowl 47.
  • Served as a LIVE Sinclair Correspondent in Baton Rouge, covering a police shooting for all stations and their morning shows.
  • Covered Hurricane Harvey in Texas for all Sinclair Broadcast Group stations.

Morning and 11AM Reporter

WGNO-TV
New Orleans, LA
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Responsible for at least four LIVE shots every weekday morning (5-7am).
  • Put together packages and fronted LIVE for 11 a.m. show.
  • Regularly edited own stories.
  • Used social media to promote content.

AM Reporter, MMJ, Fill-in Anchor, Host, Producer

WALB-TV
Albany, GA
07.2008 - 02.2011
  • Weekday LIVE, general assignment reporter.
  • Bureau Chief for the Thomasville area.
  • Reported LIVE from Gulf Coast beaches following the BP Oil Spill.
  • Co-Hosted Christmas Parades.
  • Solo anchored and produced several 6pm and 11pm shows during weekends and holidays.
  • Filled in and anchored on morning show when needed.

News Intern

WSB-TV
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 07.2008

Entertainment News Intern

Extra
Los Angeles, CA
05.2007 - 07.2007

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast News

University of Georgia
05-2008

Graduates successfully complete a six-month leadership course provided by PeopleTek Coaching -

PeopleTek’s Leadership Journey Program

Skills

  • Management
  • On-scene Reporting
  • Scriptwriting
  • Breaking news experience
  • Conducting interviews
  • Source building
  • Articulate communication skills
  • Video Editing
  • Fact-checking expertise
  • Social Media Management

Awards

  • Emmy Award Nominated, Spot News Single Report, LIVE Rescue
  • ABBY Award Winner, Best Hard News, Baton Rouge Police Shooting
  • Georgia AP Winner, Best Spot News Video
  • Georgia AP Honorable Mention, Best Series Reporting

Timeline

Executive Producer, Host

Neighborhood TV/Cox Media Group
03.2022 - 05.2024

Freelance General Assignment Reporter

WSB-TV
03.2018 - Current

General Assignment Reporter and Fill-in Anchor/Host

WPMI-TV
03.2012 - 02.2018

Morning and 11AM Reporter

WGNO-TV
02.2011 - 12.2011

AM Reporter, MMJ, Fill-in Anchor, Host, Producer

WALB-TV
07.2008 - 02.2011

News Intern

WSB-TV
01.2008 - 07.2008

Entertainment News Intern

Extra
05.2007 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast News

University of Georgia

Graduates successfully complete a six-month leadership course provided by PeopleTek Coaching -

PeopleTek’s Leadership Journey Program

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