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Jodie Bell

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

With over 10 years of combined experience in broadcast news, this Emmy award-winning journalist excels at storytelling and communication. Known for thinking outside the box to deliver high-quality content and achieve ratings goals, this creative leader and strategic problem solver continuously sets new standards of excellence in the field.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Producer

WFTV
05.2023 - Current
  • Leads team of producers in researching and crafting well-written, accurate, unbiased stories for on-air distribution to nearly 20,000 households.
  • Conducts research on diverse topics, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information for viewers.
  • Writes accurate and concise scripts, copy edits, and gives final approval on products before they’re distributed to viewers.
  • Effectively responds to major local incidents and coordinates with meteorologists, on-the-ground reporters, and the web team to provide crucial life-saving information and prevent injury in the community.
  • Prioritizes coverage plans for major weather events on air and online, making sure we are ready to respond for hours on end to keep viewers safe.
  • Identifies solutions quickly to unexpected technical problems or last-minute editorial decisions without jeopardizing the product.
  • Evaluates audience trends and feedback to set new station goals or pivot the station’s strategy to maximize ratings.

Senior Producer

WSOC
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Led investigative team of reporters to research and craft in-depth and impactful stories that boosted ratings on air and online.
  • Researched reporters’ story topics, crafting clear and concise scripts and providing final approval for on-air and online distribution.
  • Scheduled and coordinated various shoots, interviews, and strategically planned story placement to contribute to year-to-year audience growth while achieving a local news share of over 50%.
  • Collaborated with sales and promotions departments to optimize story reach through various channels, including on-air, online, and streaming platforms in the Charlotte-metro area.

Producer

WSOC
05.2017 - 03.2022
  • Researched, wrote scripts, and worked with reporters and meteorologists to tell impactful stories to nearly 10,000 households each night.
  • Kept viewers updated with accurate information as stories unfolded.
  • Gained situational awareness by actively participating in major breaking news events such as police chases and wall-to-wall hurricane coverage. Collaborated with reporters, local law enforcement agencies, meteorologists, and local emergency management teams to prioritize viewer safety and deliver accurate information.

News Producer

WSLS
08.2013 - 03.2017
  • Wrote and distributed accurate content on air and online based on research and information gathered.
  • Scheduled and conducted interviews that helped elevate stories and grow audience.
  • Completed tasks efficiently and on time.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media Studies

Radford University
05.2013

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Social Media Branding
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Poised under pressure
  • Motivator
  • Well-organized

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Executive Producer

WFTV
05.2023 - Current

Senior Producer

WSOC
03.2022 - 04.2023

Producer

WSOC
05.2017 - 03.2022

News Producer

WSLS
08.2013 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media Studies

Radford University

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