DOUG ANDERSEN
Orem,Utah
Summary
Results-driven leader with a strong background in strategic decision-making in not-for-profit and sports media settings. Possesses extensive and diverse social connections, as well as strong relationships with Utah, national, and international media outlets. Skilled in developing and implementing effective communication plans and expertly fulfilling global spokesperson responsibilities. Recognized for being personable, focused on problem-solving, and exercising good judgment in highly pressurized situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Media Relations
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
01.2009 - Current
- Developed high-performance global communication teams by providing mentorship, guidance and training opportunities.
- Served as global spokesperson for 17 million member organization operating in 190+ countries.
- Latter-day Saint Charities liaison with global NGOs, operating in 141 countries, 1,900 partners, 2,885 projects.
- WORLD REPORT executive producer, twice annual hour long broadcast of news events around the world.
- Extensive global travel supporting senior leadership in various governmental, academic, humanitarian, and media settings.
- Major exclusive with CBS News with one-of-a-kind introduction to the Washington Temple.
- Initiated and coordinated National Press Club event, including remarks, Q&A.
- Hosted more than 70 international media outlets at headquarters during the two presidential runs for Mitt Romney.
- Coordinated introductory news conference for new Church leadership, as well as subsequent media avails.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Business Development Manager & Dir of Communication
Hoku Scientific
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Coordinated community development and government relationships for tech start-up.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans while transitioning to onsite location.
- Facilitated all investor relationship interactions with NASDAQ.
Olympics and Political Specialist/Anchor
KPVI/KFXP
03.2001 - 06.2007
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution
- 12 Olympic Games (Lillehammer, Norway to Paris, France)
- 48 "live shots" 21 packages, during 2002 Olympic Winter Games; 5th most watched broadcast in U.S
- “Gold medal” for NBCOlympics.com web coverage of 2004 Athens Olympiad
- Fill-in host for Sports Byline USA; 200 stations nationwide, 2.2million listeners
- 2-time CapitolBeat award for statehouse reporting; Dalton Pen international corporate communications award
- 4-time NSMA Idaho Sportscaster of the Year awards and dozens of other state broadcasting awards
- 2004 Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year
Correspondent
footballnetwork.com
08.1999 - 02.2004
- Beat reporter for the Washington Redskins (aka Commanders) and the Baltimore Ravens.
- Researched and wrote full season review of the Philadelphia Eagles.
General Assignment Reporter
WHSV-TV3 (ABC)
04.1998 - 06.1998
Fixer
CBS News/Sports
01.1998 - 02.1998
- Communication staff for national news desk under New York editor, Bill Felling
- Facilitated only network interview with U.S. Ski Team during extended weather delay
- First on-air "live shot" with Armen Keteyian during unique situation surrounding gold medal snowboarder
Education
M.S.S. - Journalism emphasis
U.S. Sports Academy
Daphne, Alabama01.2025
Broadcast Journalism School -
Center for Print & Broadcast Media
Arlington, Virginia12.1997
B.S. - English
Utah State University
Logan, Utah12.1993
Skills
- MS-Office
- Publisher
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Non-linear editing
- Social media
Internships & Fellowships
- ABC, Good Morning America, New York, NY, September 1997 to February 1998
- United States Senate, Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA), Washington, D.C., October 1996 to Feb 1997
- Office of the Vice President, Scheduling/Press, Washington, D.C. January to April 1991
- U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Nick Mavroules (D-MA), Washington, D.C., June to September 1990
Membershipsandserviceopportunities
- L'Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive, 2003-2019
- National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, 2003-2019
Additional International Sports Activities
- Sydney Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games, ONS Steward, Sydney, Australia, January to August 2000
- Pan American Games, Assistant Media Coordinator, Winnipeg, Manitoba, July to August 1999
- Turner Goodwill World Games, Media Operations Assistant, New York City, July 1998
- Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Transportation Supervisor, Atlanta, GA, April to September 1996
- Special Olympics World Games, Accreditation staff, New Haven, CT, July 1995
- United States Olympic Committee, Intern, Lake Placid, NY, February to May 1995
- Lillehammer Olympic Organizing Committee, Venue Support Staff, Lillehammer, Norway, January to February 1994
Timeline
Director, Media Relations
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
01.2009 - Current
Business Development Manager & Dir of Communication
Hoku Scientific
06.2007 - 07.2008
Olympics and Political Specialist/Anchor
KPVI/KFXP
03.2001 - 06.2007
Correspondent
footballnetwork.com
08.1999 - 02.2004
General Assignment Reporter
WHSV-TV3 (ABC)
04.1998 - 06.1998
Fixer
CBS News/Sports
01.1998 - 02.1998
Broadcast Journalism School -
Center for Print & Broadcast Media
B.S. - English
Utah State University
M.S.S. - Journalism emphasis
U.S. Sports Academy
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