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Joe St. George

Washington

Summary

Accomplished Deputy Political Director at Scripps News, renowned for exceptional storytelling and editorial management. Leveraged acute knowledge of American politics to integrate local reporters into national operations, significantly enhancing Scripps' political coverage. Award-winning anchor and correspondent with a proven track record of delivering impactful, clear analysis. Demonstrated leadership in driving content accuracy and innovation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Political Director

Scripps News
01.2023 - Current
  • Primary political correspondent for Scripps’ 60 local tv stations providing live and taped content from primaries, conventions, debates and more
  • Anchored Scripps News’ most simulcasted and distributed political show “The Race Weekend”
  • Successfully integretated local and state political reporters into network streaming and editorial operations
  • Provided editorial direction to local stations and network operations

Political Correspondent and Editor

EW Scripps
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • Primary political correspondent to Scripps’ local tv stations with frequent live and taped reports
  • Wrote daily newsletter to stations and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.

Reporter

KDVR
12.2015 - 04.2020


  • Station’s primary political reporter with reputation for breaking news and delivering objective, quality analysis
  • Launched fact check series during 2016 campaign
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
  • Multiple Emmy recipient

Anchor/Reporter

WTVR
09.2012 - 12.2015

- Primary political reporter for station

- Anchored Sunday evening shows for station

Reporter

KWQC
09.2011 - 08.2012

-Primary political reporter for station during 2012 Iowa caucus

-Conducted interviews with every major presidential candidate generating local and national news

Intern

White House
08.2010 - 02.2011

- Researched and prepared daily briefing book for the Senior Advisor to the President

-Assisted in preparation of materials for interview prep for President of the United States

Communications Advisor

House Of Commons
01.2010 - 05.2010

- Launched social media channels, including YouTube, for Member of Parliament

-Advised Member on social media strategy during victorious 2010 election

Intern

NBC Universal
05.2009 - 09.2009

-Assisted producers, correspondents and anchors with production of CNBC, The Today Show and NBC Nightly News


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Congressional Intern

House/Senate
01.2008 - 05.2009

Answered phones, took meetings and wrote correspondence to constituents on behalf of multiple members of Congress in both House and Senate

Education

Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Politics

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
05.2011

Skills

  • Storytelling on local and network television
  • Ability to break down complex material with clear writing
  • Management and editorial skills
  • Acute knowledge of American politics
  • Award winning extemporaneous speaking skills

Accomplishments

Multiple Emmy Award winning reporter

Member of White House Correspondents Association

Member of Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association

Member of National Press Club

Timeline

Deputy Political Director

Scripps News
01.2023 - Current

Political Correspondent and Editor

EW Scripps
04.2020 - 12.2022

Reporter

KDVR
12.2015 - 04.2020

Anchor/Reporter

WTVR
09.2012 - 12.2015

Reporter

KWQC
09.2011 - 08.2012

Intern

White House
08.2010 - 02.2011

Communications Advisor

House Of Commons
01.2010 - 05.2010

Intern

NBC Universal
05.2009 - 09.2009

Congressional Intern

House/Senate
01.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Politics

The Catholic University of America
Joe St. George