Jessica M. Wright
Television News Producer
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Committed News Producer with a superior dedication to accuracy and finding dynamic stories. Adept at thinking quickly in stressful situations and ensuring story accuracy on the fly. Well-versed at interviewing techniques. Devoted to informing general public about human interest, political and health stories. Delivers interesting and factual content by maintaining strong control over narrative. Supports news professionals with effective coordination of technical and team resources. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms. Committed to accuracy and incorporating feedback from editors and fans to increase viewership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
English IV British Literature Teacher, •Senior Team Leader
V.R. Eaton High School
Haslet , TX
2017.08 - 2019.05
- Curriculum writer for English IV
- Mythology Course Leader and Curriculum Creator
- Conducted training and mentored team teachers to promote productivity and commitment to the education of our students.
- Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates and discussions and literary subjects.
English II, AP English Teacher, Teacher
Grapevine High School, SpringBoard Training, APSI Pre AP
Grapevine , TX
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Creative Writing Teacher
- College Readiness - ACT and SAT Prep
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
English I & III Teacher
Mesquite High School
Mesquite , TX
2014.08 - 2016.05
- Developed boot camps that prepared students for state testing
- Created curriculum to build stronger readers and writers
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Associate Producer
KVUE – ABC, R. Murrow Award
Austin , TX
2007.03 - 2008.05
- Time Winner of the Edward, Evaluate breaking news
- Determine the composition of KVUE’s award–winning newscast
- Assign priorities to potential news stories
- Write daily scripts for news anchors, packaging information in an easy–to–understand format
- Essentially function as a project manager for the daily morning news: allocating time, scheduling resources, giving detailed instructions to production crew, overseeing the coordination of three different departments
- Prepared daily to completely restructure a newscast if breaking news intervenes
- All on a daily basis, with unforgiving deadlines
- Weekend responsibilities include managing a 2-hour weekend newscast, doing all the above independently
- Education
Field Producer
Belo Corp. Capital Bureau
, Washington
2006.05 - 2007.03
- Daily news activities:
- Schedule, research and conduct interviews
- Assemble information, transcripts and data and write scripts under daily deadline pressure for 19 TV stations across the country
- Coordinate, allocate resources and schedule live interview requests from news producers
- Research and assist reporters with breaking news
- Performed under tight deadlines, worked on story packages sent to over 19 different television stations and cable news stations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication - Broadcast Journalism
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 2004.01 - 2006.05
Master of Arts - Secondary Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 2014.01 - 2016.08
Skills
Grammar principles
undefinedAffiliations
Republican Party of Denton County TX
2004 - 2006 Vice President of Society of Professional Journalists
2004 - 2006 Contributor to The Broadside George Mason's Newspaper
2004 - 2006 Vice President of George Mason Young Republicans
Certification
Teaching Certification
Timeline
English IV British Literature Teacher, •Senior Team Leader
V.R. Eaton High School
2017.08 - 2019.05
English II, AP English Teacher, Teacher
Grapevine High School, SpringBoard Training, APSI Pre AP
2016.08 - 2017.05
English I & III Teacher
Mesquite High School
2014.08 - 2016.05
Master of Arts - Secondary Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University
2014.01 - 2016.08
Associate Producer
KVUE – ABC, R. Murrow Award
2007.03 - 2008.05
Field Producer
Belo Corp. Capital Bureau
2006.05 - 2007.03
Bachelor of Arts - Communication - Broadcast Journalism
George Mason University
2004.01 - 2006.05
Teaching Certification
Gifted and Talented Certification
English as a Second Language Certification
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