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Erik  Avanier

Erik Avanier

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Award-winning news reporter with three decades of expertise in live and recorded reporting. Skilled in multimedia storytelling and video editing, delivering accurate and timely news content that engages audiences.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

News Reporter

WJXT News Channel 4
Jacksonville, FL
11.2016 - 03.2026
  • Reported breaking news stories with accuracy and speed, engaging viewers with timely updates.
  • Developed and wrote daily news stories, providing informative content that kept the audience informed.
  • Edited video footage for news packages and reports, enhancing visual storytelling and audience engagement.

MMJ / News Anchor

WDEF News 12
Chattanooga, Tennessee
10.2012 - 11.2016
  • Reported breaking news stories with accuracy and timeliness, enhancing audience engagement.
  • Edited video footage for broadcast, ensuring quality content for television and online platforms.
  • Developed and pursued independent and assigned stories, delivering diverse coverage of topics and events.

News & Weather Anchor / MMJ

KBOI
Boise, Idaho
05.2011 - 06.2012
  • Delivered accurate weather forecasts, ensuring viewers received timely and relevant information.

Radio News Reporter / Helicopter Reporter

Metro Networks
Tampa, Florida
05.2005 - 11.2007
  • Reported breaking news and daily news headlines for multiple radio stations.
  • Reported news and shot video from a helicopter.

MMJ

Bay News 9
Tampa, FL
01.2000 - 05.2002
  • Covered news assignments in Manatee County, highlighting local events and addressing community issues to inform and engage the public.

News Reporter

KVII
Amarillo, Texas
09.1999 - 01.2000
  • Reported on assignments

MMJ

KBIM
Roswell, New Mexico
06.1998 - 08.1999
  • General assignment reporting

MMJ

KTRE
Lufkin, Texas
05.1996 - 04.1998
  • Reported on general assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
05-1996

Skills

  • Live and recorded news reporting
  • Story development
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Videography & video editing

Timeline

News Reporter

WJXT News Channel 4
11.2016 - 03.2026

MMJ / News Anchor

WDEF News 12
10.2012 - 11.2016

News & Weather Anchor / MMJ

KBOI
05.2011 - 06.2012

Radio News Reporter / Helicopter Reporter

Metro Networks
05.2005 - 11.2007

MMJ

Bay News 9
01.2000 - 05.2002

News Reporter

KVII
09.1999 - 01.2000

MMJ

KBIM
06.1998 - 08.1999

MMJ

KTRE
05.1996 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Grambling State University
Erik Avanier