Joe Ellis
ROUND ROCK,TX
Summary
Award winning journalist, broadcast news producer, content creator, and projects supervisor with more than 25 years experience in broadcast and digital media. Proven team leader who effectively directs content production and collaborates well with others. Advocate for the voiceless and compassionate communicator.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer, Investigations & News Projects
KVUE - Austin
06.2017 - Current
- Oversees all aspects of investigative and featured content production for broadcast and digital platforms in collaboration with news team
- Manages news projects and special content calendar
- Vets story tips, reporter pitches and assigns news projects
- Directs news gathering and story-telling processes
- Reviews / Copy-edits broadcast and digital story scripts and social media posts
- Collaborates with marketing team to ensure accurate, creative messaging
- Ensures ethical and legal compliance
Producer, In-Depth & Investigative Content
KXAN - Austin
03.2012 - 03.2017
- Coordinated the flow of in-depth and investigative content for broadcast and digital platforms while collaborating with team members
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends within datasets for investigative purposes.
- Streamlined the investigative process with organization and management of documents and data
- Uncovered stories of public interest thorough extensive research and cultivation of human sources
- Interviewed pivotal characters and developed key story lines
- Contributed to writing and review of story scripts for broadcast and digital platforms
Account Executive
latakoo, Inc
07.2011 - 03.2012
- Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales to drive new business.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to ensure customer loyalty.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks
- Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
Producer, News Projects & Investigations
KDFW – Dallas / Fort Worth
09.2003 - 06.2011
- Coordinated the flow of in-depth and investigative content for broadcast and digital platforms while collaborating with team members
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends within datasets for investigative purposes.
- Streamlined the investigative process with organization and management of documents and data
- Uncovered stories of public interest thorough extensive research and cultivation of human sources
- Interviewed pivotal characters and developed key story lines
- Contributed to writing and review of story scripts for broadcast and digital platforms
Producer, News Projects & Investigations
WOAI – San Antonio
07.1999 - 09.2003
- Coordinated the flow of in-depth and investigative content for broadcast and digital platforms while collaborating with team members
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends within datasets for investigative purposes.
- Streamlined the investigative process with organization and management of documents and data
- Uncovered stories of public interest thorough extensive research and cultivation of human sources
- Interviewed pivotal characters and developed key story lines
- Contributed to writing and review of story scripts for broadcast and digital platforms
Producer, News Projects & Investigations
The Texas Network
06.1998 - 06.1999
- Coordinated the flow of in-depth and investigative content for broadcast and digital platforms
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends within datasets for investigative purposes.
- Streamlined the investigative process with organization and management of documents and data
- Uncovered stories of public interest thorough extensive research and cultivation of human sources
- Interviewed pivotal characters and developed key story lines
- Contributed to writing and review of story scripts for broadcast and digital platforms
Internship / Investigative Producer
KTBC - Austin
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Facilitated investigative reporter and helped gather content for investigative news stories
- Conducted extensive research through open records processes and review of documents and data
- Learned and applied the basics of investigative journalism, interviewing, writing, and story-telling
Education
Bachelor of Science – Communication - Radio And Television Broadcasting | Journalism
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Journalism Practices and Techniques
- Collaborative Team Supervisor
- Research / Content Gathering
- Interviewing, Writing, Story-telling
- Pre-publication Review / Copy-Editing
- Photography / Videography
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Media Relations
- Ethical and Legal Standards
- Social Media
Accomplishments
- 17-time Emmy Award winner
- 17-time Texas Association of Broadcasters / AP Award winner
- 6-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner
- 4-time Headliners Foundation of Texas Award winner
- 2-time Spirit of FOI Award Winner
- duPont Columbia Award winner
- Investigative Reporters and Editors Award winner
- Society of Professional Journalists Award winner
- Walter Cronkite Award winner
- Carole Kneeland Award winner
- Society of Environmental Journalists Award winner
Associations
- Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas – Board of Directors
- Texas Association of Broadcasters - Legislative Committee
References
Terri Gruca - Senior Program Manager of World-Wide Field Success Team, Apple, Inc., 512-585-2302, tgruca@apple.com
Erica Proffer - Freelance Journalist, Investigative Reporter for KVUE-TV, 334-791-4689, ericaproffer@gmail.com
Michael Schneider - Vice President, Texas Association of Broadcasters, 512-217-9948, Michael@tab.org
Laura Prather - Partner/Media Attorney for Haynes & Boone LLP, Board of Directors - Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, 512-481-8414, Laura.Prather@haynesboone.com
James Moore - Communications and Business Consultant for Big Bend Strategies, Political Analyst, Best Selling Author, Retired/Veteran Journalist, 512-300-9232, jimbobmoorebob@gmail.com
Additional references available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Producer, Investigations & News Projects
KVUE - Austin
06.2017 - Current
Producer, In-Depth & Investigative Content
KXAN - Austin
03.2012 - 03.2017
Account Executive
latakoo, Inc
07.2011 - 03.2012
Producer, News Projects & Investigations
KDFW – Dallas / Fort Worth
09.2003 - 06.2011
Producer, News Projects & Investigations
WOAI – San Antonio
07.1999 - 09.2003
Producer, News Projects & Investigations
The Texas Network
06.1998 - 06.1999
Internship / Investigative Producer
KTBC - Austin
06.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science – Communication - Radio And Television Broadcasting | Journalism
University of Texas At Austin
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