David Kraut
Brooksville
Summary
I have twenty-six years of experience as a photojournalist in the Tampa Bay area. Skilled in capturing and editing video for news content. Able to work in various environments and situations and still make deadline while telling a good story. Most recently, I was the Multi-media Communications Specialist for Hernando County Government. I produced all of the video content for the county's social media platforms. I also maintained and produced analytical data for the social media platforms.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Multi-media Communications Specialist
Hernando County Government
Brooksville
04.2025 - 03.2026
I was responsible for video and still photo content for various departments for Hernando County. With my skills from working in broadcast news, I was able to create ideas and then produce multi-media content for different platforms to reach the citizens of Hernando County. I often worked independently which demonstrated my ability to deliver results in a timely manner.
Photojournalist
WFLA
Tampa
10.2002 - 06.2024
I started WFLA in October 2002 as a photojournalist. In 2005, I was assigned to be the bureau photographer in Hernando County and regularly operated a Digital Satellite Truck. In 2008, I was promoted to be a multi-media journalist. Since then, I have obtained an FAA drone operator's license to gather news content. I have covered every hurricane and tropical storm that has hit Florida in the last two decades. I have been part of the landfall crew for Ivan, Katrina, Irma and Ian. I have won an AP award and an Edward R. Murrow award for storm coverage. I have covered Bucs, Lightning, and Rays. In 2022, I traveled to Beijing to cover the Winter Olympics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications And Broadcasting
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-1995
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva
- Drone Photography/ FAA Part 107 licensed
- Digital Satellite Truck operator
- Breaking News Coverage
- Interviewing abilities (fine-tuned while being a Multimedia Journalist)
- Work and communicate well with the team
- Story pitching
Affiliations
I enjoy running during my off time. I have completed 3 marathons and a half Ironman. My wife, Amy, is a retired math teacher. We have two daughters. Katarina, a first-year student at the University of Central Florida, and Eva, an eighth grader at Powell Middle School.
Accomplishments
Emmy nominated twice. AP Award. Edward R. Murrow Award. SPJ Excellence awards.
Certification
FAA UAS (Drone) Operator's License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Multi-media Communications Specialist
Hernando County Government
04.2025 - 03.2026
Photojournalist
WFLA
10.2002 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications And Broadcasting
University of South Florida