KAMREN PHILLIPS
WAFB-Channel 9
Baton Rouge,LA
5
years of professional experience
Results-oriented professional with extensive supervisory experience. Skilled in team collaboration, data analysis, and time management. Known for critical thinking accuracy and resourcefulness. Thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Work History
News Producer
11 Months- Produce daily newscasts by researching stories, writing scripts, and building rundowns aligned with editorial priorities and deadlines.
- Pitch original story ideas and angles to reporters; collaborate on enterprise planning, sourcing, and follow-up coverage.
- Coordinate live shots and breaking-news coverage; communicate timing/needs to anchors, reporters, directors, and control room.
- Edit copy for accuracy, clarity, and station standards; verify facts, names, and attributions.
- Manage show timing: stack blocks, update teases, and adjust segments in real time as news develops.
- Book guests and prep interview questions/talking points; coordinate logistics for in-studio or remote interviews.
- Partner with digital/social teams to publish and promote stories across web and social platforms.
Digital Content Producer
4 Years 6 Months- Convert broadcast scripts and breaking news into SEO-optimized web stories in AP style; write headlines, subheads, and homepage copy.
- Publish and continuously update developing stories in the CMS with speed and accuracy.
- Handle high-profile cases and major court developments, including active investigations and breaking news coverage.
- Review affidavits, warrants, charging documents, and court filings to extract key facts, timelines, and charges for accurate reporting.
- Attend/monitor court hearings and proceedings; publish rapid updates and recaps with clear context and precise attribution.
- Write push alerts and platform-specific social copy (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X) to drive traffic and engagement.
- Optimize stories for search and readability (keywords, structure, links, scannable formatting) while maintaining editorial standards.
- Coordinate with reporters/producers to gather facts, quotes, and visual elements; ensure verification and proper attribution.
- Curate multimedia (video, photos, graphics) and package stories for multi-platform distribution.
- Monitor analytics and audience trends to refine headline strategy, timing, and content priorities.
Technical Media Producer
4 Years 9 Months- Produced engaging news segments for daily broadcasts and special events.
- Coordinated with reporters and anchors to develop story ideas and scripts.
- Managed video editing processes using industry-standard software tools.
- Operated broadcast equipment for live television production, ensuring seamless technical execution.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
Skills
News production and content creation
Scriptwriting and editing
Video production and editing
Social media management and engagement
Audience research and development
Media management and coordination
Data analysis
Team collaboration
Deadline and time management
Creativity and adaptability
Leadership skills
Multimedia storytelling
Advertising strategy
Press release writing
Scriptwriting
Strategic communications
Community relations
Storytelling
Copy editing
Pitch development
Teamwork and collaboration
Awards
- Emmy award-winning Digital Content Producer, Journalist and Producer
- Winner of 3 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards in the categories of Newscast, Sports Program Live, and Nostalgia
- Winner of the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including a Social Media category in the 2024 win for Digital Excellence in Innovation
Timeline
News Producer
WAFB-Channel 9
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Digital Content Producer
WAFB-Channel 9
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Technical Media Producer
WAFB-Channel 9
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Southern University and A&M College
Master of Science from Criminal Justice
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Southern University And A&M College
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Mass Communication
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