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Glenn Carver

Summary

With more than 30 years in communications, I have developed effective ways to convey messages through creative presentations. I am a highly skilled writer, editor, producer, and anchor. My experience has taught me to become a poised, confident team builder and leader who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Advisor

FedEx Corporation
Memphis, TN
02.2018 - Current

Provide counsel on internal and external communications, including the planning and execution of corporate emails and videos. Post and update content on company websites while advising social media team. Collaborate with multiple teams to promote, plan, and organize communication materials. Prepare and deliver communications and speeches to further internal and public relations objectives.

Sports Director/Anchor

WREG-TV
Memphis, TN
11.1992 - 02.2018

Named Sports Director at WREG in September 1995. Charged with managing and leading a department responsible for developing, creating, and implementing daily newscasts under multiple deadlines.

Sports Director/Anchor

WHBQ-TV
Memphis, TN
06.1990 - 11.1992
Responsible for writing, editing, producing, and anchoring newscasts on a daily basis under multiple deadlines. Promoted to Sports Director in January 1992 to manage and lead a department that produced daily newscasts and weekly specials.

Sports Anchor/Reporter

WREG-TV
Memphis, TN
04.1984 - 05.1990

Researched, developed, and generated interesting story ideas. Responsible for finding, covering, and anchoring news on a daily basis under multiple deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Communications

University of Memphis

Skills

  • 30 years in communications
  • Strong writer and editor
  • Strategic planning
  • Deadline driven, detail oriented
  • Strong management skills
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Avid, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Opus, ENPS, PoliteMail

Accomplishments

Trusted by FedEx leadership at the highest levels with development and execution of executive messaging related to written and video communication. Strategically assigned to communication support for president of FedEx Air Operations responsible for more than 50,000 team members.

Charged with creating, developing, and executing WREG's coverage of 2016 Presidential and local elections on multiple platforms-broadcast, online, and social media. Built a team from different departments to design, promote, and execute coverage that was highly praised by station management as innovative and setting a new standard.
Ability to create and lead marketing projects. I took great pride in working with different businesses in the community to help strengthen WREG's place as the number one television station in Memphis. My writing, producing, editing, and anchoring skills led station management to task me with developing numerous special shows to promote, market, and generate sales for WREG.

Timeline

Communications Advisor

FedEx Corporation
02.2018 - Current

Sports Director/Anchor

WREG-TV
11.1992 - 02.2018

Sports Director/Anchor

WHBQ-TV
06.1990 - 11.1992

Sports Anchor/Reporter

WREG-TV
04.1984 - 05.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Communications

University of Memphis

Glenn Carver