Howard Ballou

Anchor/Senior Reporter

WLBT

09.1984 - Current

Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
Wrote stories for [Number] local print newspapers and assisted in designing page layouts.
Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
Researched and produced daily news reports.
Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to community.
Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.
Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Established and maintained contacts with variety of government offices, public agencies and community organizations.
Maintained current understanding of events from local level up to international news.
Reviewed, edited, and headlined work of less experienced reporters.
Developed and deepened relationships with useful sources.
Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
Communicated with and responded to audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage.
Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.

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Anchor/Senior Reporter

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No Degree - Political Science

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Anchor/Senior Reporter

No Degree - Political Science

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