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Claudia Coffey

Claudia Coffey

Summary

Emmy Award-winning Television Host & News Anchor with a track record of success across top 10 media markets, national cable news networks, and major streaming platforms. Recognized for dynamic, live, and on-location anchoring, combining polished on-camera presence with sharp improvisational skills and compelling storytelling. Adept at engaging diverse audiences and delivering content that informs, entertains, and resonates.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

FanDuel TV
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilizes excellent communication skills to articulate complex topics clearly and concisely while maintaining audience interest.
  • Conducts insightful interviews with high-profile guests, providing viewers with exclusive content and entertainment value.
  • Adapts quickly to breaking news situations, delivering accurate information in a timely manner.
  • Maintains consistent on-air presence, adhering to strict time schedules for seamless programming transitions.


Host

Great Day Live / WHAS 11
02.2021 - Current
  • Anchor a popular daily, broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
  • Develops relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
  • Collaborates with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Reports from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Edits, proofreads and fact-checks content for accuracy.
  • Disseminates news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Participates in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.

Owner

Claudia Coffey Consulting
11.2017 - 02.2021
  • Drafted, edited and distributed press releases, media advisories and other public relations materials.
  • Coordinated media events, photo opportunities and press interviews to drive client engagement.
  • Maintained and updated media contact lists and databases for ease of access.

Anchor and Reporter

WHAS TV
01.2010 - 10.2017
  • Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events as well as anchoring news on set.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Condensed all content for social media.

News Reporter

WTTG-TV
06.2006 - 03.2010
  • Reporter covering medical, political, investigative and breaking news
  • In this capacity, I was responsible for researching, writing and delivering all written stories on air and online

Freelance Correspondent

CBS NewsPath
11.2005 - 06.2006
  • Freelance Correspondent covering Capitol Hill, Congress and National News.
  • Live daily reports for CBS affiliates around the country.
  • Covered breaking news in the mid-atlantic region.

Anchor / Reporter

WTMJ TV
04.2003 - 11.2005
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.

Reporter

WVUE TV
12.1999 - 03.2003
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.

Education

Masters in Liberal Studies - International Relations

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
12.2009

B.A. - Journalism and Political Science

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.1994

Skills

  • Personal Interview Strengths
  • Field Reporting
  • Story Planning
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Video Editing
  • News writing
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Social Perceptiveness

Timeline

Host

FanDuel TV
10.2023 - Current

Host

Great Day Live / WHAS 11
02.2021 - Current

Owner

Claudia Coffey Consulting
11.2017 - 02.2021

Anchor and Reporter

WHAS TV
01.2010 - 10.2017

News Reporter

WTTG-TV
06.2006 - 03.2010

Freelance Correspondent

CBS NewsPath
11.2005 - 06.2006

Anchor / Reporter

WTMJ TV
04.2003 - 11.2005

Reporter

WVUE TV
12.1999 - 03.2003

Masters in Liberal Studies - International Relations

Georgetown University

B.A. - Journalism and Political Science

Indiana University

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