Justin Kase LaVerdiere
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic News Anchor and Reporter with more than six years of experience. Successful in multimedia broadcasting and non-linear video editing. Strong background in breaking news journalism, improvisational on-camera skills and writing and editing pieces under intense deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor and Reporter
WINK-TV (Fort Myers Broadcasting Company)
07.2019 - Current
- Anchor popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Report from field locations and write stories under tight deadlines.
- Collaborate with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Develop relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Participate in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edit, proofread and fact-check content for accuracy.
- Coordinate with photographers to capture the most relevant video and create highly visual live shots.
- Attend press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Cover special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
Anchor, MMJ Reporter, Producer
WYMT-TV
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Anchored the 11 PM newscast daily
- Developed lead story ideas from any of the 20+ counties in coverage area
- Reported live daily in the 4, 5:30, and 6 PM shows from the field
- Produced stories for all platforms with a heavy presence on social media: Facebook (lives), Twitter, and Instagram.
Traffic Anchor and Producer
Total Traffic and Weather Network (iHeart Media)
- Reported traffic information for 9 radio stations in Tampa and more than 75 across the state of Florida
- Produced traffic information for in-dash vehicle navigation units
- Directed helicopter video used by traffic anchors on Bay News 9 and Fox 13
- Filled in as a traffic reporter for Bay News 9.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Video Coordinator (Internship)
FGCU Athletic Department
- Announced play-by-play coverage of 3 Division 1 collegiate sports for ASUN TV
- Managed production of in-game video board content for men's and women's basketball.
Reporter, Producer (Internship)
ESPN 3
- Hosted and produced feature videos for ESPN 3 using Adobe Premiere for national audiences
- Operated 3Play Replay Systems, HD Cameras for in-game broadcasts, and audio boards.
Peer Consultant (Internship)
FGCU Communication Lab
- Created and emceed the FGCU Public Speaking Competition
- Created budget proposals to department leaders which funded daily operations and the Public Speaking Competition.
Reporter, Producer (Internship)
10 News WTSP
- Produced and reported for the franchise segment 'Money Monday's'
- Wrote scripts for anchors and reporters and edited voice over videos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Field Reporting
- Producing Stories
- Video Editing
- Creative Writing
- Interviewing Strengths
Technical Experiences
- Live Reporting
- Anchoring
- Writing
- News Gathering
- Shooting
- Editing
- Social Media
Educational Experiences
- Florida Gulf Coast University, Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Interdisciplinary Studies, 05/2017, 3-time President’s List Award winner, graduated Suma Cum Laude
- Connecticut School of Broadcasting, TV and Radio Broadcasting Certification
Timeline
News Anchor and Reporter
WINK-TV (Fort Myers Broadcasting Company)
07.2019 - Current
Anchor, MMJ Reporter, Producer
WYMT-TV
05.2017 - 06.2019
Traffic Anchor and Producer
Total Traffic and Weather Network (iHeart Media)
Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Video Coordinator (Internship)
FGCU Athletic Department
Reporter, Producer (Internship)
ESPN 3
Peer Consultant (Internship)
FGCU Communication Lab
Reporter, Producer (Internship)
10 News WTSP
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
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