DEDRICK A. RUSSELL
Journalist/Educator
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Passionate anchor/reporter with more than 20 years of experience skilled in identifying unique, relevant stories and covering breaking news. Experienced in on-air reporting, storytelling, and social media. Committed to delivering fair, balanced coverage and conducting interviews with highest level of professionalism. Leader in the newsroom who leads conversations about diversity and managing bias when reporting.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Host WBTV Lifestyle Show QC@3/News Reporter
WBTV, Gray Media
Charlotte, NC
11.2003 - Current
- Pitch and report stories that impact viewers.
- Use Social Media to inform viewers about stories
- Write stories for station's website
- Serve on management team that selects stories for shows
- Helped established WBTV's Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- Co-Chair WBTV's Diversity & Inclusion Committee that includes more than 20 people
- Serve as liaison between TV station and community
News Reporter
Newschannel 8/ABC7 WJLA
Rosslyn, VA
10.1997 - 10.2003
- Started as one-man band that included writing, shooting, editing and generating story ideas daily - also Fill-In Anchor for DC's only 24-hour cable Newschannel8.
- Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.
- Coverage included 2000 Presidential Inauguration, 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, and Capitol Hill Shooting.
- Responsible for covering three counties.
- Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it
Teacher/Counselor
Beaufort County Schools/Upward Bound Program
Beaufort, SC
09.1994 - 08.1997
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- 9th Grade Teacher at Beaufort High School
- Counselor for Upward Bound Program at Technical College of the Lowcountry for First College Generation Students
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VAMaster of Science - Communications
School of Newhouse At Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 01.2019 - 06.2020
Skills
Excellent work ethic
undefinedAccomplishments
- Emmy nominated Reporter for Public Affairs Special Report
- First Place RTDNAC Education Reporting Award
- Sigma Delta Chi Award in Journalism
- Green Eye Shade Award Winner
Affiliations
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists (CAABJ)
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Timeline
Master of Science - Communications
School of Newhouse At Syracuse University
01.2019 - 06.2020
Co-Host WBTV Lifestyle Show QC@3/News Reporter
WBTV, Gray Media
11.2003 - Current
News Reporter
Newschannel 8/ABC7 WJLA
10.1997 - 10.2003
Teacher/Counselor
Beaufort County Schools/Upward Bound Program
09.1994 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
Virginia State University
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