Julie Berg
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
Accomplished communicator, adept in strategic communications and storytelling, leverages over two decades of experience to enhance content quality and audience engagement. Expert in managing multiple projects to meet tight deadlines, demonstrated through high-impact, accurate reporting. Skilled in both team leadership and in-depth research, consistently delivering polished, compelling narratives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigative Producer
KIRO TV
02.2018 - Current
- Created and maintained strategic content plan for investigative unit
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content to meet production requirements.
- Ensured accuracy and credibility by fact-checking all information gathered during investigations.
- Uncovered crucial evidence by conducting thorough research and in-depth interviews with key individuals.
- Delivered in-depth reports, demonstrating exceptional storytelling abilities and strong presence under pressure.
Consumer Producer
KIRO TV
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
Planning Editor
KOMO TV
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Managed content strategies and calendaring for large-market, 100 person newsroom
Assignment Editor
KOMO TV
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Reviewed incoming press releases for newsworthiness while keeping editorial vision in mind.
- Assisted in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas in assignment desk planner with emphasis on key brand points.
- Published content to website and social media accounts.
- Managed tight deadlines effectively by prioritizing assignments based on importance, resources, and time constraints.
Assignment Editor
KXLY TV
08.2002 - 01.2008
- Organized and coordinated daily news gathering and content planning efforts
- Maintained extensive working files of story ideas, background information and news sources
- Supervised reporters, photographers and assignment editors in the day to day operation of the newsroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Political Science
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2002
Skills
- Strategic communications planning and content calendering
- Storytelling and content generation
- Simultaneous multi-project management while meeting tight deadlines
- More than two decades of high level communications experience
Accomplishments
2023 Edward R. Murrow Investigative Reporting winner
Five time Emmy Award winning content producer
Timeline
Investigative Producer
KIRO TV
02.2018 - Current
Consumer Producer
KIRO TV
08.2017 - 02.2018
Planning Editor
KOMO TV
02.2012 - 07.2014
Assignment Editor
KOMO TV
01.2008 - 02.2012
Assignment Editor
KXLY TV
08.2002 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Political Science
Washington State University
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