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Education
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Dallas Payeton

Chattanooga,TN
Dallas Payeton

Summary

Ambitious worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Known for having a positive attitude and willingness to step up to the plate when needed. Always willing and open to try something new.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

WRCB-TV
Chattanooga, TN

News Reporter
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Found and pitched story ideas pertaining to Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina.
  • Worked on a tight deadline to produce timely, detailed content for live television and digital platforms.
  • Wrote, shot, edited and presented live content daily.
  • Showcased an ability to gather and present breaking news for newscasts and digital platforms.
  • Developed relationships with community leaders, using those relationships to proactively seek out content.

KSWO-TV
Lawton, OK

News Reporter
02.2020 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Found and pitched story ideas pertaining to all of southwest Oklahoma.
  • Worked on a tight deadline to produce timely, detailed content for live television and digital platforms.
  • Wrote, shot, edited and presented live content daily.
  • Showcased an ability to gather and present breaking news for newscasts and digital platforms.
  • Developed relationships with community leaders, using those relationships to proactively seek out content.

WRCB TV - Channel 3
Chattanooga, TN

Intern
09.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Build Reel.
  • Wrote and shot stand ups.
  • Went into field with a reporter and assisted with stories.
  • Wrote and edited my own stories
  • Afternoon meetings/ Story pitches for potential news stories.
  • Social Media Sharing.
  • Set up Interviews for on-air news stories.
  • Conducted interviews with photographers for stories.
  • Experience with editing using Edius.

Prestige Portraits
Chattanooga, TN

Intern
05.2019 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Assisted photographers with backgrounds and lighting setups.
  • Assisted in workflow of students being photographed.
  • Learned basic photography composition and lighting for studio portraits.

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Peer Tutor
08.2015 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build Internship.

WTVC News Channel 9
Chattanooga, TN

Intern
05.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Build Reel
  • Wrote and shot stand ups
  • Wrote and edited my own stories
  • Experience editing using Avid
  • Morning meetings/ Pitch story ideas
  • Social Media sharing
  • Learned how to conduct interviews for news stories

Education

Fort Valley State University

Bachelors of Arts from Media Studies, Broadcasting
08.2019

University Overview

Dean's List (5X), Honors Convocation (2X), Graduated with Honors

Skills

  • Developing relationships
  • Interviewing and research
  • Articulate communication skills
  • Social media
  • Conducting interviews
  • Edius, Abode Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid

Timeline

News Reporter

WRCB-TV
02.2022 - Current

News Reporter

KSWO-TV
02.2020 - 02.2022

Intern

WRCB TV - Channel 3
09.2019 - 01.2020

Intern

Prestige Portraits
05.2019 - 07.2019

Intern

WTVC News Channel 9
05.2018 - 08.2018

Peer Tutor

Fort Valley State University
08.2015 - 05.2019

Fort Valley State University

Bachelors of Arts from Media Studies, Broadcasting
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