Chris Nalls
Starkville,MS
Summary
Award-Winning broadcast news reporter with proven track record of story development and presentation. Builds relationships with sources to obtain fast, accurate information. Capable at following breaking news stories and adapting reporting quickly. Savvy to changing demographics and strategies for reaching different demographics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist/ Reporter/ Fill-in Anchor
WTVA 9 News
Tupelo, MS
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered timely reporting of lead stories and breaking news to an audience of approximately 200,000 households during the 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 6:00 pm live broadcasts.
- Consistently conducted daily beat checks to identify and develop lead stories across 9 counties in key battleground areas.
- Produced, filmed, crafted, revised and distributed timely news updates including breaking news stories and exclusive reports for a top-tier market station.
- Delivered demonstrative & compelling reports of local news and weather coverage with tight deadlines.
- Maintained, Set-up, and managed TVU & Field Equipment for seamless daily live broadcasts.
- Maintained a strong social media presence by regularly posting intriguing updates.
- Served as a fill in anchor for newscasts.
- Provided award-winning coverage for tornado damage.
Marketing Director
Peter's Rock Family Worship Center
Starkville, MS
06.2021 - Current
- Organized promotional campaigns, including social media, print materials, press releases, and website content.
- Coordinated conferences to promote products or services.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2022
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS05-2019
Skills
- Deadline Management
- Story pitching
- Digital Photography
- Social Media Posting
- Breaking News Coverage
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Time management abilities
- Investigative Reports
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Investigative reporting
- Graphic Design
- AP-ENPS
- Thrives under pressure
- EDIUS-9
- Adobe Premiere
- TVU
- Video Editing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Checking facts
- Audio Editing
- Camera operation
- Teleprompter use
- Scriptwriting
Accomplishments
- 2023 -Southeast Regional Emmy Nomination
- 2023 - Mississippi Association of Broadcasters First Place Newscast
- 2023 - Mississippi Association of Broadcasters First Place Breaking Weather
- 2023 - North Carolina A&T Broadcast Workshop, Presenter
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist/ Reporter/ Fill-in Anchor
WTVA 9 News
09.2022 - Current
Marketing Director
Peter's Rock Family Worship Center
06.2021 - Current
BBA - Marketing
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Holmes Community College
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