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Hayden Hooper

Hayden Hooper

Lexington,KY

Summary

Experienced News Producer with a strong background in diverse markets. Proven expertise in news judgment and script writing for broadcast shows. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

News Producer

WLEX | Scripps Media
Lexington, Kentucky
07.2022 - Current
  • News producer for mid-day and evening newscasts (12:30 P.M., 4:00 P.M., 11:00 P.M.).
  • Lead a team in the evenings with no manager present, while being in crunch time situations (i.e.). Breaking News.)
  • Created a system to execute newscasts in a different way. Found creative ways to tell the news, utilizing every piece of equipment and space given to me.

News Producer

KVEO Local 23 News
Harlingen, TX
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • News Producer for morning, mid-day, and evening newscasts.
  • Created first morning news program for NBC Affiliate.
  • Researched content, stacked newscasts & wrote anchor scripts.
  • Oversaw production of newscasts while on air.
  • Researched and produced a 30-minute sports special for the Houston Astros at the 2021 World Series.
  • Developed training module for new producer assuming morning duties during transition.

Executive Producer

UK Student News Network
Lexington, KY
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Served as executive producer for live student newscasts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2020

Skills

  • News production
  • Newswriting
  • Content creation
  • Scriptwriting
  • Team leadership
  • Live broadcasting
  • Communication skills
  • Problem resolution

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

News Producer

WLEX | Scripps Media
07.2022 - Current

News Producer

KVEO Local 23 News
07.2020 - 07.2022

Executive Producer

UK Student News Network
01.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Kentucky

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