Erika McGuire
Columbia,MO
Summary
Professional broadcast journalist with significant experience in delivering news with clarity and authority. Adept at live reporting, scriptwriting, and conducting interviews, ensuring accurate and compelling news coverage. Strong team collaborator, flexible with evolving newsroom demands, and consistently focused on delivering impactful results. Possesses excellent communication skills, calm on-air presence, and ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor
News Press Gazette
Columbia, Mo
10.2021 - Current
- Researched current events and trends to provide accurate news coverage.
- Assisted in script preparation for daily news segments.
- Collaborated with production team to ensure smooth broadcast operations.
- Developed engaging on-air presence through practice and feedback sessions.
- Adapted quickly to breaking news situations, delivering real-time updates.
- Utilized teleprompter technology for seamless delivery of scripted content.
- Pitched story ideas relevant to local community interests, contributing to diverse content offerings that resonated with audiences.
- Reviewed scripts for accuracy, clarity, and conciseness before going on-air to ensure the highest quality of content delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops on high-profile stories.
- Maintained professional appearance and demeanor on camera, representing the station''s brand positively at all times.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
Multimedia Journalist
News Press Gazette
Columbia, MO
10.2021 - Current
- Produced engaging multimedia content across digital platforms to enhance audience reach and engagement.
- Conducted in-depth research on various topics, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information presented.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to create cohesive story narratives that resonate with target audiences.
- Edited video and audio materials using industry-standard software to maintain high-quality production standards.
- Interviewed diverse subjects, capturing compelling insights that enrich reporting and storytelling quality.
- Enhanced storytelling capabilities through the proficient use of video, audio, and graphic design tools.
- Maintained high journalistic standards with thorough fact-checking and sound ethical practices in reporting.
- Created multimedia packages, including written articles, photographs, and videos, offering comprehensive coverage of important events.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI05-2016
Associate of Arts - Media
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Southfield, Michigan04-2012
Skills
- On-camera skills
- Video editing proficiency
- Critical thinking
- News anchoring
- Deadline oriented
- Strong interviewing
- Field reporting
- Effective storytelling
- Story pitching
Accomplishments
- Joined ABC 17 News in October 2021 as a Multimedia Journalist, quickly recognized for strong on-air delivery, reporting skills, and leadership potential.
- Promoted to Weekend Morning Anchor and Producer in June 2022, taking on key responsibilities in show production, live anchoring, and team coordination.
- Advanced to Weekday Morning Anchor in August 2023, where I contributed to a consistently high-performing newscast through engaging storytelling, live field reporting, and community-focused coverage.
- Elevated to 5 p.m. Anchor in February 2025, while continuing daily reporting duties — balancing breaking news, enterprise stories, and impactful local journalism.
- Most recently promoted in August 2025 to Anchor the 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, while continuing to report daily — showcasing versatility across multiple time slots and formats, and maintaining editorial excellence and strong viewer engagement.
Timeline
News Anchor
News Press Gazette
10.2021 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
News Press Gazette
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oakland University
Associate of Arts - Media
Specs Howard School of Media Arts