Katherine Douglas
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Accomplished News Producer at TEGNA, adept in multimedia production and creative storytelling. Spearheaded 300+ primetime newscasts, enhancing content through writing and innovative pre-production planning. Excelled in teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration under tight deadlines. Proven track record in boosting news segment quality and audience engagement through expert content curation and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
News Producer
TEGNA
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with reporters, anchors, and other team members to develop cohesive and informative news stories.
- Lead the production of over 300+ primetime newscasts with insight on scripts, graphics, direction, story selection, etc
- Produced and wrote stories under tight deadlines on a daily basis successfully.
- Produced high-quality news segments by researching, writing, and editing content for daily broadcasts.
- Addressed any last-minute changes or breaking news situations calmly and efficiently, maintaining accuracy throughout broadcasts.
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Addressed any last-minute changes or breaking news situations calmly and efficiently, maintaining accuracy throughout broadcasts.
- Adhered to strict journalistic standards of accuracy, ethics, and fairness in all produced content for broadcasts.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
News Production Assistant
TEGNA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Utilized Premiere Pro to manipulate, splice, and sync video footage for over 100+ news segments.
- Met tight deadlines daily efficiently through skilled editing, time management, and a maintained focus.
- Operated audio board/graphics for over 100+ live broadcasts efficiently
- Operated teleprompter efficiently during live broadcasts while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
- Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
- Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of film or video.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Participated actively in post-production reviews to identify areas of improvement for continuous growth as a News Production Assistant.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
Master Control Operator
University of Alabama
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules.
- Performed quality control duties for on air content during newscasts.
- Maintained accurate programming logs for FCC compliance and record-keeping purposes.
- Selected sources from which programming would be received or through which programming would be transmitted.
- Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
- Supported live event broadcasts by carefully managing signal feeds and ensuring minimal downtime during transmission breaks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL07-2021
Skills
- News Broadcast Script & News Digital writing
- Deadline management
- Creative writing
- Pre-production planning
- Fact-checking
- Interactive storytelling
- Multimedia production
- Content curation
- Audio & Video editing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Creative vision
Employee of the Quarter (Q2, 2022)
Received the Employee of the Quarter award for Q2 in 2022 for improving the quality of FOX 54's 9 newscast including a upgraded storytelling/content curation, and developed leadership skills in the newsroom which resulted in a boost in ratings/audience viewership.
Timeline
News Producer
TEGNA
12.2021 - Current
News Production Assistant
TEGNA
08.2021 - 12.2021
Master Control Operator
University of Alabama
05.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Alabama
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