Ian Roth
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Skilled news anchor with more than 5 years of experience. Successful in multimedia broadcasting and video editing. Versed in writing dynamic, hard-hitting scripts for unique reporting. Easily leverages pre-written and improvisational on-camera skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Anchor/Reporter
WDTV 5 News
Bridgeport, WV
01.2021 - Current
- Presented the 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. newscasts.
- Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news.
- Boosted ratings on evening broadcasts 18% over two year span.
- Collected more than 300,000 views on live social media updates and breaking developments.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Covered local events and breaking news with eye for detail and pursuit of important information.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
Producer
WDTV 5 News
Bridgeport, WV
01.2021 - Current
- Researched and produced 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. newscasts.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
Multimedia Specialist
Lakewood Blue Claws
Lakewood, NJ
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with 10-person team to present an interactive experience to patrons in the ballpark.
- Oversaw graphics, audio and camera movements for online and TV broadcasts.
- Set up, checked and broke down equipment for each baseball game.
- Followed players and referee calls to keep score correct throughout games and operated electronic scoreboard to show latest numbers.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including baseball games, concerts and general entertainment.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality live-entertainment for guests.
- Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.2019
Skills
- Broadcast Anchoring
- Producing Shows
- Improvisation
- Breaking News Tracking
- Field Reporting
- Interviewing Strengths
- Video Editing
- Media Operations Knowledge
- Social Media Proficiency
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Three-time AP award-winning journalist. Finished runner-up for Best Feel-Good Package. Beat area competition for Best Spot News and Best Multi-Platform Story.
Timeline
Anchor/Reporter
WDTV 5 News
01.2021 - Current
Producer
WDTV 5 News
01.2021 - Current
Multimedia Specialist
Lakewood Blue Claws
03.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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