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Kacey Carr

San Diego,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven professional with over 6 years of experience in news reporting and broadcasting. Strong communicator with a deep understanding of media ethics and the ability to connect with diverse audiences and clients. Seeking to leverage exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills to transition into a challenging and rewarding sales representative role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

News Anchor & Reporter

KUSI TV - Nexstar Broadcasting Co.
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - Current

- Good Morning San Diego Anchor & reporter for one of San Diego's top News Stations.

- Researched, wrote, and reported on daily news stories covering a wide range of topics, from breaking news, politics, sports and community events in San Diego County.

- Skilled in building relationships through cold calling.

- Provided persuasive news pitches to mayors, police chiefs, CAL Fire personnel, county supervisors, and community leaders.

- Set up in-studio interviews & live reports, pre-interviewed a few minutes before each segment went on the air, unscripted.

- Promoted local businesses and highlighted community events by cold calling the business owner and/or Public Relations team.

- Trained people to be "TV" or "camera ready"- which drove a successful, engaging on-air presence

- Created and maintained contacts with key figures in various industries to gather exclusive stories, showcasing a high level of networking and relationship management.

- Produced field reports, including live coverage of events, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of information delivered to the public.

- Worked closely with sales and marketing teams to help promote station-sponsored events, demonstrating a familiarity with client relations and promotional strategies.

- Maintained an active presence on social media platforms in order to engage viewers and promote upcoming events.

- Collaborated with other departments at the station including management, production staff, camera operators, and editors.

Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Torrey Pines High School
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 07.2019

- Assistants play a vital role in preparing the team for games. This can involve scouting the opposition, analyzing their strategies, and helping develop game plans with the head coach.

- Analyzed game film and provided feedback on player performance both individually and as a group.

- Collaborated with parents of players to ensure their children received support throughout the season.

-Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
06-2018

Skills

  • Broadcast journalism
  • Audience engagement
  • Research skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Client relations
  • Networking skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Leadership
  • Email and phone etiquette
  • Relationship building
  • Event coverage

Affiliations

  • Outside of working, I love to take my two dogs Maverick & Patton to Coronado Dog Beach in beautiful San Diego, California.
  • I welcomed a baby girl into the world in October, 2024. I'm loving the new mom life. My days are busy but motherhood is so rewarding!

Accomplishments

  • The first California and West Coast product to play women's lacrosse at The University of North Carolina
  • UNC Women's Lacrosse 2016 ACC Champion
  • UNC Women's Lacrosse 2016 National Champion
  • Anchored San Diego's best local weekend morning show in 2021, 2022 & 2023, 2024 - Awarded by The San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll
  • Reported & Anchored San Diego's best local morning news station in 2021, 2022 & 2023, 2024 - Awarded by The San Diego Union Tribune Readers poll
  • Accepted The 2023 Fighting Hunger with Nutrition Award winner for the San Diego Food Bank.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Torrey Pines High School
01.2019 - 07.2019

News Anchor & Reporter

KUSI TV - Nexstar Broadcasting Co.
07.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Kacey Carr