Karli Olson
Portland,,OR
Summary
International award-nominated multimedia journalist with nearly six years of reporting experience and an MA in Journalism. Strong work ethic, teachable attitude and natural ability to break down complex topics in understandable, visually compelling ways.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist
KPTV - FOX 12 Oregon
Portland, OR
05.2023 - Current
- Reported on news stories in Portland, Southern Washington, and greater Oregon
- Shot, edited, wrote, and narrated video stories and delivered them live in evening broadcasts
Multimedia Journalist
Central Oregon Daily News (KOHD/KBNZ)
Bend, OR
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Filmed, wrote, and edited daily news packages and long-form features
- Filled in to anchor all broadcasts and present weather forecast
Producer
Central Oregon Daily News (KOHD/KBNZ)
Bend, OR
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Launched and produced the station's first morning show "Good Morning Central Oregon"
- Presented international news segment during broadcast
Journalist
Freelance
Remote
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Wrote news and feature articles for local and regional publications in Oregon and Ireland
Editor-in-Chief
An Focal, University of Limerick Student Newspaper
Limerick, Ireland
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Led student news writing team, wrote news and feature articles
- Won Website of the Year and was nominated for Layout & Design of the Year at the 2020 National Student Media Awards
General Assignment Reporter
The Tribune News
Junction City, Oregon
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Covered news and events across several towns for a weekly newspaper
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
University Of Limerick
Limerick08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, New Jersey10.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere Pro/Audition
- Inception News Software
- Baron Lynx Weather Software
Accomplishments
- Multimedia Journalist of the Year (Nomination), 2023 Northwest Regional Emmy Awards
- Video Journalist of the Year (Nomination), 2021 National Student Media Awards
- Website of the Year, 2020 National Student Media Awards
Websites
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist
KPTV - FOX 12 Oregon
05.2023 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
Central Oregon Daily News (KOHD/KBNZ)
07.2021 - 04.2023
Producer
Central Oregon Daily News (KOHD/KBNZ)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Journalist
Freelance
05.2020 - 11.2020
Editor-in-Chief
An Focal, University of Limerick Student Newspaper
09.2019 - 05.2020
General Assignment Reporter
The Tribune News
06.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Journalism
University Of Limerick
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Thomas Edison State University
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