Jenna Webster
News Producer
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Morning News Producer
Eyewitness
St. Paul, MN
06.2021 - Current
- Compose and execute the number one TV News Morning Show in Twin Cities
- Remain highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results
- Localize regional, national and international stories
- Work with Reporters, Photojournalists, Anchors, Directors and Video Editors to create engaging and informative show
- Assist live, on-location interviews in plans for newscasts
Producer/Live Reporter/Radio Personality/Photographer
WDAY News
Fargo, ND
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed relationships with sources in government, local businesses, advocacy groups and greater community
- Researched and followed local news stories to determine what should be in newscasts and shared publicly
- Conducted live interviews with subjects regarding noteworthy topics relevant to viewers
Reporting and Strategic Communication Intern
WisPolitics
Madison, WI
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Gained valuable hands-on knowledge while refining writing, interviewing and copy-editing skills for state-wide publication
- Investigated and wrote articles while making networking connections with professionals in the journalism industry
Public Affairs Intern
Gunster Strategies Worldwide
Washington, C.
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked with companies such as Anheuser-Busch on nationwide campaigns to promote their products
- Assisted with creating content for state, federal, and international issue advocacy campaigns press, websites, and events
- Completed research on campaigns and their opposition to aid in creation of media, speeches, and other elements
Communications Intern
Office of Governor Scott Walker
Madison, WI
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Completed competitive analysis reports and research latest communications strategies in public and private sectors
- Drafted media advisories, press releases, social media schedules, web content, video and radio scripts and other materials
- Interacted with constituents, directing them to state resources
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Political Science
09.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Highly proficient computer skills (undefined
Timeline
Morning News Producer - Eyewitness
06.2021 - Current
Producer/Live Reporter/Radio Personality/Photographer - WDAY News
06.2019 - 06.2021
Reporting and Strategic Communication Intern - WisPolitics
09.2018 - 12.2018
Public Affairs Intern - Gunster Strategies Worldwide
07.2018 - 08.2018
Communications Intern - Office of Governor Scott Walker
09.2017 - 12.2017
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Political Science
09.2015 - 05.2019