Jerrita A. Patterson
Memphis,TN
Summary
HIGH-SPIRITED ANCHOR/REPORTER WITH “WHATEVER IT TAKES” APPROACH
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning/Daybreak Anchor
WREG-TV
06.2019 - Current
Anchor on Memphis’ #1 morning show @ News Channel 3 (CBS)
PR Consultant - JP Media Solutions
Joyful Living, LLC
05.2018 - Current
Successfully plan and execute promotional campaigns for MLB player, Markus “Mookie” Betts; Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining positive, cooperative relationships with news media, consumers, government and community organizations, and other public-interest groups by exploring brand expansion opportunities, creating media releases and statements, and by creating exposure for foundational and philanthropic endeavors.
Weekend Anchor/Weekday Morning Reporter
WHBQ-TV
05.2015 - 05.2018
Breaking News Reporter, 4:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.; Midday Breaking News Reporter; Social media platform leader with Facebook Live posts reaching more than 1M viewers.
Weekend Anchor/Weekday Reporter
WTVR-TV
12.2011 - 05.2015
Anchored Weekend Evening Show; Breaking News Reporter; Lead Weekday Morning and Noon Reporter.
Freelance Reporter
WHNT-TV
09.2010 - 12.2011
Lead story reporting, often with strict deadlines
Reporter/Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
WACH-FOX
09.2008 - 12.2010
Produced and anchored weekend primetime newscast; Monitored police and fire department radio communications to obtain story leads; Fulfilled other roles including, photographer, editor, writer, and assignment editor.
Morning Anchor/Reporter
KBZK/KXLF-TV
08.2006 - 08.2008
Produced and co-anchored morning show newscasts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media/Journalism
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2003
Skills
TECHNOLOGY: Intermediate to advanced ability with the following soft/hardware or web-based programs: ENPS, iNEWS, Avid NewsCutter, Final Cut Pro, Panasonic DVC, Pro P2 Camera, Adobe products, including PhotoShop, Microsoft products, including Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook, and Google Suite applications
PUBLIC SPEAKING:
Often-requested emcee and keynote speaker
SOCIAL MEDIA: Develop relevant content to reach targeted viewership on various social media platforms
Accomplishments
Two-time Daytime Emmy Award-Winning Anchor for Best Morning News Broadcast (WTVR-TV)
Associate of the Month – November 2016 (WHBQ–FOX)
REFERENCES
Sheryl Barnhouse
WTVR News Director Richmond, VA
(804) 393-1443
Barbara Bethea
Former Hiring News Director WACH-TV
Columbia, SC
(803) 331-8271
Marius Payton
WSMV Evening Anchor Nashville, TN
(303) 807-8153
Affiliations
MABJ (Memphis Association of Broadcast Journalists) - Treasurer
Timeline
Morning/Daybreak Anchor
WREG-TV
06.2019 - Current
PR Consultant - JP Media Solutions
Joyful Living, LLC
05.2018 - Current
Weekend Anchor/Weekday Morning Reporter
WHBQ-TV
05.2015 - 05.2018
Weekend Anchor/Weekday Reporter
WTVR-TV
12.2011 - 05.2015
Freelance Reporter
WHNT-TV
09.2010 - 12.2011
Reporter/Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
WACH-FOX
09.2008 - 12.2010
Morning Anchor/Reporter
KBZK/KXLF-TV
08.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media/Journalism
Hampton University
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