Faran Fronczak
Washington,DC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Washington Correspondent
NEWSnet
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Reported on politics with reliable interpretations of events.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
News Anchor /Correspondent
T&R Productions
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Anchored popular broadcast program 5 nights a week with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
Morning News Anchor
WZZM 13 ON YOUR SIDE
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Announced morning news and posted it to website and social media.
- Covered morning and breaking news in creative way.
- Attended local events to increase fan base and provide publicity for show.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
KTSM News Channel 9 Primetime Anchor
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Anchored popular broadcast program taking ratings up to 1st place along with audience engagement.
- Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing newscasts from concept to completion
Primetime Anchor
WSJV FOX28 News
11.2013 - 08.2016
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
News Reporter
WIFR Channel 23
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted.
- Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
- Received news tips and delivered breaking stories live on air to keep local audiences informed of significant events.
Education
Master of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
North Central College
Naperville, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2009
Skills
- Story Pitches
- Beat Reporting
- Investigative Reports
- Broadcast Anchoring
- On-Camera Skills
- Online News Content
- Breaking News Tracking
- Social Media Sites
Timeline
Washington Correspondent
NEWSnet
07.2022 - 03.2023
News Anchor /Correspondent
T&R Productions
08.2019 - 05.2022
Morning News Anchor
WZZM 13 ON YOUR SIDE
07.2018 - 08.2019
KTSM News Channel 9 Primetime Anchor
Nexstar Media Group Inc.
08.2016 - 07.2018
Primetime Anchor
WSJV FOX28 News
11.2013 - 08.2016
News Reporter
WIFR Channel 23
08.2011 - 09.2013
Master of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
North Central College
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Purdue University
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