DEVON PATTON
Fayetteville,NY
Summary
TV Journalist with over 20 years of experience as a tnews anchor and reporter for NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN affiliate stations nationwide. Renowned for high productivity and efficiency, I possess specialized skills in investigative research, multimedia content creation, and ethical journalism. My critical thinking, adaptability, and effective communication have been key to thriving in fast-paced environments. I am now eager to leverage my extensive media background and communication expertise to excel as an Associate Communications Director.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
Spectrum News
Central/Upstate NY
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Media Relationship Development: Cultivated extensive media contacts locally and nationally, spanning print, television, radio, and other industry and community influencers
- Media Interview Facilitation: Orchestrated media interviews by collaborating with appropriate staff and meticulously preparing relevant materials
- Content Strategy Leadership: Drove content creation across print and digital platforms, placing emphasis on elevating stories to capture audience attention
- Trend Identification: Kept abreast of trends, monitored current events, and analyzed influencers to anticipate opportunities for engaging and leading local conversations on evidence-aligned reading instruction
- Led the end-to-end production of television news stories, from conceptualizing ideas and writing scripts to visualizing content, creating graphics, and producing videos, ensuring seamless integration across television and social media platforms
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
ABC - KTBS 3
Shreveport, LA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Collaborative Story Development: Worked closely with numerous public relations and non-profit representatives to craft and develop compelling stories, providing factual information to keep audiences informed and safe
- Organizational Spokesperson: Served as the primary organizational spokesperson, handling incoming media inquiries, including requests for general information, photos, and other assistance
- Top Ratings Achievements: Achieved consistent #1 and #2 ratings in both Rentrak TV ratings and Nielsen diaries
- Analyzed and interpreted news and information received from various sources to broadcast information.
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
NBC - WLEX18
Lexington, KY
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Startup Newscast Leadership: Anchored a startup4 PM newscast, becoming the #1 show in a diary market, surpassing competitors like Oprah, Anderson Cooper, and Dr
- Oz
- Broadcast Industry Recognition: Featured in the April2012 issue of Broadcasting & Cable, highlighting the top-rated4 PM newscast
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
CBS - KMTV Action3 News
Omaha, NE
01.2005 - 07.2010
- Live Coverage Excellence: Provided live coverage of the Westroads Mall (Von Maur) shooting massacre in2007
- CBS News Radio Correspondent: Functioned as a correspondent for CBS News Radio
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
ABC - WCTI TV12
New Bern, NC
05.2002 - 10.2004
- Field Reporting Expertise: Provided live reporting from the field during hurricanes Gustav, Isabel & Alex
- Military Deployment Coverage: Covered the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March of2003 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
- Embedded Reporting: Embedded with U.S
- Marines during live training before deployment to Afghanistan
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Syracuse University
01.1994
Skills
- Strong on-air presentation skills with the ability to gather information and present news reports on air from the field and in the studio
- Ability to provide content for local broadcast and digital platforms, as well as maintain a robust presence on social media pages
- Outstanding organizational and management skills, with a proven ability to produce compelling content for local TV audiences
- Leadership experience in mentoring young journalist and college interns
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented, collaborative environment
- Effective under pressure, adept at working quickly, efficiently, and effectively with tight deadlines
- Strategic thinker linking day-to-day communications and activities to a broader vision
- Collaborative leadership style, building story ideas and indepth reporting from differing points of view
- Positive, can-do approach, inspiring others to be their best, and valuing diverse perspectives
- Ethical journalism practices
- Script writing proficiency
- Confident On-air presence
- Fact-checking
- Time management expertise
- Effective storytelling
- Investigative reporting
- Public speaking confidence
Languages
English, Spanish
Accomplishments
- SYRACUSE UNIV. TRACK & FIELD TEAM CAPTAIN
- BIG EAST CHAMPION400 HURDLES
- ACTING APPEARENCE IN NCIS
- ACTING APPEARENCE IN SONY MOVIE "I SAW THE LIGHT" STARING TOM HIDDLESTON
Timeline
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
Spectrum News
01.2018 - 10.2023
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
ABC - KTBS 3
01.2013 - 01.2017
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
NBC - WLEX18
01.2010 - 01.2013
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
CBS - KMTV Action3 News
01.2005 - 07.2010
TELEVISION NEWS ANCHOR/HOST/REPRESENTATIVE/SPEAKER/INTERVIEWER
ABC - WCTI TV12
05.2002 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Syracuse University
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