Dakota Busch
Tampa,FL
Summary
Creative broadcast professional skilled in news production, local community impact, and sports storytelling. Enhances viewer engagement through entertaining yet informative content. Strives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with on-air talent to deliver timely updates. Committed to informing the public on the most important information, for informed decision-making.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Television News Producer
WFTS-TV
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Produced timely special segments on breaking news and events, informing the audience on critical issues.
- Crafted engaging news segments for daily broadcasts and special reports, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Produced engaging sports segments for live television broadcasts.
- Designed show rundowns to maintain broadcast flow and timing accuracy.
- Created special segments that explore and dive deep into a focused topic.
- Partnered with anchors to develop scripts and refine presentation techniques, improving on-air delivery.
- Selected and edited graphics and special video effects.
- Troubleshot and resolved production issues to execute smooth, streamlined programs.
- Scheduled broadcasts and segments daily.
- Researched and pitched news stories to anchors, reporters and other producers.
Associate Producer
WFTS-TV
Tampa, FL
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Produced hour-long shows in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated communication between production teams and on-air talent, ensuring smooth collaboration.
- Delivered breaking news and timely updates to best educate the public.
- Researched current events to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Assisted in scriptwriting and editing for on-air presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05-2022
Skills
- News production
- Live broadcast coordination
- Scriptwriting
- Show design
- Sports reporting
- Editorial judgment
- Story assignments
- Audience engagement
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Mentoring staff
Timeline
Television News Producer
WFTS-TV
11.2022 - Current
Associate Producer
WFTS-TV
05.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The University of Tampa