Katherine Bjoraas
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
Dedicated communications professional with nearly a decade of media experience, recognized for strong leadership, organizational, and writing skills. Dependable, honest, and innovative, consistently striving for personal and professional growth. A collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic environments and embraces challenges as opportunities for improvement. Passionate about leveraging expertise to drive impactful communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant News Director
Gray Media, WOWT
07.2023 - Current
- Support the news director in overseeing all aspects of newsroom operations
- Provide leadership to 40+ journalists, enhancing professional performance with use of Gray Media resources including News Training and Grai
- Maintain editorial standards, ensuring journalistic ethics and legal compliance
- Manage and prioritize newsroom tasks, story development
- Assist with hiring, training, and evaluation of newsroom personnel
Executive Producer
Gray Media, WOWT
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Oversaw morning news content on broadcast and digital platforms
- Increased ComScore ratings by 16% year-over-year, from 2021 to 2022
- Transitioned team into new state-of-the-art studio
- Developed best-use practices for the new technology
- Created internal training guides for new hires
Multi-Platform Producer
TEGNA, WXIA
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed daily assignments and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of news
- Monitored news feeds and press releases to identify potential story ideas and assignments, oversaw breaking news coverage
- Obtained and maintained professional relationships with local and national media partners, and external agencies
Producer
The Weather Channel
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with meteorologists to develop compelling segments
- Managed live crew schedules during severe weather events
- Developed new OTT strategies for hyper-local, digital platform content
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Communications
Ohio University
05.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Microsoft Office
- Edius/Adobe Creative Suite
Professional Development
Gray Advanced Leadership 2025 Class
Timeline
Assistant News Director
Gray Media, WOWT
07.2023 - Current
Executive Producer
Gray Media, WOWT
07.2021 - 07.2023
Multi-Platform Producer
TEGNA, WXIA
01.2020 - 07.2021
Producer
The Weather Channel
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Communications
Ohio University