Eddie Hughes
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Dynamic broadcast journalist with a proven track record at Spectrum News 1, showcasing exceptional storytelling and video editing skills. Renowned for multimedia content creation and building interpersonal relationships, I excel in delivering engaging sports segments under tight deadlines. My work elevates broadcast integrity, blending ethical journalism with public speaking confidence to captivate audiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Anchor Reporter
Spectrum News 1
Greensboro, NC
11.2016 - Current
- Wrote scripts for sports segments that included highlights, facts, quotes.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Managed social media accounts by posting updates about upcoming games or stories.
- Created graphics and animations for use in newscasts and special features.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Analyzed and interpreted news and information received from various sources to broadcast information.
- Developed relationships with local teams to ensure access to exclusive content.
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current sporting events and trends.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Developed connections with public relations contacts, providing exemplary sources for news stories.
- Attended press conferences and wrote summaries of key points discussed.
- Edited audio and video footage for on-air broadcasts.
- Formulated questions for pre and post game interviews with players and coaches.
- Produced daily sports segments for our nightly 30 minute sports show.
News Photojournalist
FOX8 WGHP
High Point, NC
08.2002 - 11.2016
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
- Produced complete news and journalism packages for broadcast.
- Attended press conferences or other events related to assigned stories.
- Educated and mentored new reporters to create and deliver quality, informative news packages.
- Traveled to different locations to capture newsworthy events on film or digitally.
- Coached and trained new photojournalists to adhere to photojournalistic standards and guidelines in daily work.
- Shot, edited and delivered raw feed video utilizing satellite trucks and FTP transfer for multiple news affiliates and shows.
- Collaborated with editors, writers, designers, and other professionals in developing stories.
- Captured high-quality video, B-roll, audio and interviews to develop video and natural sound packages.
- Planned and took photos for visual news stories and pitched to editors.
- Secured exclusive interviews with key individuals for breaking news and headline stories.
- Covered breaking stories, including crime scenes, riots, and weather emergencies.
- Reported breaking news stories while meeting tight deadlines.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands, and tripods for shoots.
- Consistently delivered superb work for special shoots resulting in recognition for broadcast integrity and video production quality.
- Reported and produced sports stories and segments for newscasts
Production Assistant
ABC45 WXLV
Kernersville, NC
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Troubleshot issues that arose during productions with quick solutions.
- Provided technical support during live broadcasts or recordings.
- Set up, adjusted and operated audio-visual equipment, cameras, or film and slide projectors for meetings, events and video conferences.
- Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
- Compiled and distributed daily production reports, enhancing team awareness.
- Delivered messages to various crew members to coordinate communications.
- Maintained a clean and safe production environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Remained alert, active, and ready to respond to requests using variety of available resources.
- Operated production equipment under supervision, maintaining optimal performance.
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Assisted during video shoots by confirming sound quality and adjusting lighting.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Shot sports highlights for Friday Night Football, and weekend sports segments.
- Responsible for printing scripts for nightly newscasts.
- Audio operator for nightly newscasts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2002
Skills
- Broadcast journalism experience
- Public speaking confidence
- Camera operation
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Multimedia content creation
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Interviewing techniques
- Critical thinking capacity
- Live reporting
- Strong communication skills
- Video editing proficiency
- Deadline oriented
- Adaptable to change
- Team player attitude
- Storytelling expertise
- Script writing
- Ethical journalism
- Storytelling
- Fact-checking expertise
Affiliations
- Member of Life Changing International Church, participating in the audio, video ministry for our church
- Launched Union Baptist Church audio and video ministry in 1997
- Shoot and edit weddings and edit special long form videos for churches
Accomplishments
- Emmy nominated sports reporter and news photojournalist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Anchor Reporter
Spectrum News 1
11.2016 - Current
News Photojournalist
FOX8 WGHP
08.2002 - 11.2016
Production Assistant
ABC45 WXLV
08.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
North Carolina A&T State University
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