Kate Hussey

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Storytelling-driven reporter with more than 5 years of on-air experience. Adept at enterprising stories and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Popular with viewers, and quick to answer. Versed in writing and editing for multiple media platforms.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter

Scripps

West Palm Beach

10.2022 - Current

Enhanced news coverage by conducting thorough research and fact-checking for accuracy.
Contributed to increased viewership by consistently delivering engaging and timely stories.
Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships, resulting in exclusive interviews and scoops.
Hold local leaders, those in authority accountable by asking tough questions fueled by community concern and/or information obtained through records
Exposed lack of accountability in Florida's dog training industry and helped pave the way toward potential legislative change through investigative reporting on the problem
Obtained exclusive ride alongs, information and news tips from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to continue our reporting of illegal immigration and Florida's maritime border
Covered complicated, national topics including Donald Trump Classified Documents hearing

Investigative MMJ/Weekend Anchor

WCTI 12, Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.

New Bern, NC

01.2019 - 10.2022

Write, edit and produce packages/Vo Sots daily for evening newscast.
Anchor and produce weekend evening shows.
Create active and dynamic live shots, particularly on weather or breaking news coverage.
Create change in community through investigative reports.
Bring multiple impactful (and often exclusive) story ideas to editorial meetings daily.
Maintain positive relationships with beat contacts, including local sheriff offices, police departments, fire departments, and district attorney.
Engage on social media, including Facebook-living active scenes, breaking news on Twitter and Facebook, engaging with viewers on all platforms.
Interact with community through social media, meet and greets, and charity events.
Manage reporters on weekend, including approving reporter scripts, assigning reporter stories, and working the assignment desk.

Education

Communications

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

06.2017

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

Skills

Reporting:

Skilled in storytelling/creative use of sound & video
Able to report on wide variety of stories, including investigative reports, court cases, breaking news, and features
Able to create active, dynamic live shots and sustain them for long periods of time
Able to dig deeper into stories/ hold officials accountable by coming to interviews prepared with facts obtained from prior research
Able to connect with/gain trust of viewers in-person and through social media
Able to complete FOIA requests and search for court documents

Able to enterprise exclusive story ideas
Strong ability to go live in the field on breaking news without a script
Able to think quickly on feet/under pressure
Able to maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, and public officials
Proficient in Final Cut, Avid, Edius, iNews, and ENPS
Able to set up live shots utilizing LiveU and TVU technology
Skilled and efficient at shooting on Sony and JVC cameras

Timeline

Reporter

Scripps

10.2022 - Current

Investigative MMJ/Weekend Anchor

WCTI 12, Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.

01.2019 - 10.2022

Communications

Grove City College