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Connor Cable

Smyrna,GA

Summary

I am an accomplished news writer, broadcaster, storyteller, and filmmaker who is more than willing to do anything in the fields of journalism, public relations, and communications that requires creativity, hard work, originality, and teamwork. I aspire to be successful in all forms, whether in live news, sports news, written news, communications, broadcast, videography, photography, production or any other area. I aspire to write for respected news outlets, sporting agencies, and newsrooms, or even produce my own television show.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Producer

WAGA Fox 5
Atlanta, GA
08.2022 - Current

I returned to my previous station Fox 5 Atlanta as a full time Associate Producer. My main role is to write stories for multiple newscasts every day, five days per week. I am to research the story, write it, and collaborate with producers, reporters, and anchors to ensure the story is factually sound and fit for air. My other duties involve coordinating reporters' live on-air hits, working with editors to ensure the right video is found, and timing shows while on air. I am also occasionally tasked with helping to time sports newscasts and to write for other devices.

NOW Associate Producer

Paramount/CBS
Fort Worth, TX
10.2021 - 10.2022

Associate Producer for the "NOW" newscast. I helped to launch the show, and act as a line and segment producer for the hour long seven day newscast by finding and writing stories for my assigned segment. I also worked with reporters, anchors and editors daily to ensure the show is exactly how it should be. Additionally, I would fill in produce for the newscast when needed.

News Writer

KTVT CBS
Fort Worth, TX
10.2020 - 10.2021

News writer for the weekday evening newscast. I would find, research, and write stories as assigned to me by producers. I worked with reporters and anchors to give them what they needed, and make the shows the best they could be. Additionally, I would be in charge of the live portion of the show when needed.

Part-time News Associate Producer

WAGA Fox 5
Atlanta, GA
05.2019 - 09.2020

Writer and associate producer for weekend evening newscasts. I would assist my show producers and executive producer with all facets of the show, from research and writing to reporter and anchor needs. I would also assist with the live portion of the show whenever needed.

Associate Producer

Weather Channel LocalNow
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 06.2020

I worked as a writer and video editor for LocalNow newscasts. As a news writer, I was tasked with finding timely and pertinent stories for show cities and creating scripts for each. As an editor, I would edit the news packages for air on LocalNow, while finding the right b-roll and cutting together anchor video into one full package.

WMUB Mercer Student Video Productions

Mercer University
Macon, GA
08.2015 - 05.2019

I worked as a video production employee during Mercer University live sporting events that were broadcast on ESPN3. I served in a number of roles, including camera operator, field producer, technical director, and more. And I worked on a number of different sporting events as well, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and others.

Public Relations Intern

Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 08.2018

Public Relations Intern Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA I would assist with the shooting and editing of photos and videos in the aquarium, and gather, create and manage assets for use across social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Additionally, I would support the Public Relations team in commercial shoots and television productions such as Good Morning America and commercials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Studies

Mercer University
Macon, GA
05.2019

Skills

  • News Writing
  • Extensive Knowledge of Football
  • Communication
  • Content Creation
  • Content Planning
  • Copyediting Skills
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Live News Broadcast
  • Taped News Broadcast
  • INews
  • Studio Production
  • Field Production
  • Video Editing
  • Photography
  • Videography

Timeline

Associate Producer

WAGA Fox 5
08.2022 - Current

NOW Associate Producer

Paramount/CBS
10.2021 - 10.2022

News Writer

KTVT CBS
10.2020 - 10.2021

Part-time News Associate Producer

WAGA Fox 5
05.2019 - 09.2020

Associate Producer

Weather Channel LocalNow
01.2019 - 06.2020

Public Relations Intern

Georgia Aquarium
05.2018 - 08.2018

WMUB Mercer Student Video Productions

Mercer University
08.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Studies

Mercer University
Connor Cable