Imani N. McClay
Summary
Dynamic morning news anchor bringing 2+ years of local news experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weekend Morning Anchor
Week 25NEWS
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced viewer engagement by delivering compelling and informative news stories in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with producers to develop relevant and engaging content for morning broadcast segments.
- Ensured accuracy and credibility of news coverage by thoroughly researching and fact-checking stories before airing.
- Conducted live interviews with key community figures, fostering positive relationships between the station and local organizations.
Morning Show Producer
WEEK 25 NEWS
11.2021 - Current
- Produced 2 1/2 hours of local and breaking overnight news with a 5-hour deadline.
- Remained highly composed in fast-paced, and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership.
- Find and discussed engaging content in morning editorial meetings.
- Ability to create monitor graphics and on the screen graphics using Ross XPression and MGN.
Multimedia Journalist
HOI ABC/WEEK'S Internship
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Covered local stories impacting the Central Illinois community on a 5-hour deadline.
- Shot and edited VOSOTs and PKGs using Avid Media Composer.
- Uploaded stories onto HOI ABC/ 25 News website and social media platforms using WordPress.
News Anchor/Producer, MMJ
Illinois State University's TV-10
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Covered two shifts each week: anchoring and producing entire shows on a five-hour deadline.
- Edited stories using Final Cut X Pro.
- Covered two shifts each week: reporting on local stories on a five-hour deadline.
- Shot and edited stories using Final Cut X Pro.
- Built graphics and presented forecast live once a week.
Reporter
Illinois State University's Onyx Connect News Outlet
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Feature reporter for registered student organization.
- Covered campus life and current events happening in the Bloomington-Normal area.
- Covered underrepresented communities by interviewing students involved in local cultural organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2021
Skills
- AP Style Writing
- Broadcast Writing
- Live Reporting
- Producing
- Video Editing
Certification
- Arc XP
- WordPress
- Edius
- ENPS
- Avid Media Composer
- iNews
- Final Cut Pro X
- Inception (scripting software)
- Adobe Premiere Rush
Timeline
Weekend Morning Anchor
Week 25NEWS
11.2023 - Current
Morning Show Producer
WEEK 25 NEWS
11.2021 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
HOI ABC/WEEK'S Internship
05.2021 - 07.2021
Reporter
Illinois State University's Onyx Connect News Outlet
10.2018 - 01.2021
News Anchor/Producer, MMJ
Illinois State University's TV-10
08.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Illinois State University
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