Katie McDonnel
Valley Village,CA
Summary
Award-winning news producer with 9 years of experience shaping political and breaking-news coverage in collaborative newsrooms. Known for thoughtful editorial judgment, strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to take on new challenges. Collaborative mindset with a goal to create clear, engaging programming rooted in accuracy and integrity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
News Producer, Writer
CBS LA
Los Angeles, California
01.2024 - Current
- Stack newscasts while managing live editorial and programming changes.
- Monitor local and national news across wires, social platforms, scanners and affiliate feeds.
- Collaborate with executive producers and anchors to script, fact-check and refine content.
- Log segments and identify standout moments to showcase during the broadcast.
News Producer
KTHV
Little Rock, AR
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Produced daily newscasts with reponsibility for rundown structure, story prioritization and live editorial decisions.
- Led market-leading coverage of political, legal, and breaking news events.
- Maintained clarity and composure while managing multiple shows under changing deadlines.
News Producer
KATV
Little Rock, AR
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Stacked daily rundowns focused on impactful local and political reporting.
- Wrote and edited scripts, interviews and breaking-news updates for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Collaborated with newsroom leadership to maintain consistent tone, pacing, and journalistic standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Harding University
Skills
- Audio and video editing
- Logging and identifying strong moments for promotion
- News research and source evaluation
- Deadline driven
Accomplishments
- Emmy Award, 2019 Mid-America Regional
- Edward R. Murrow, 2019 National Small Market Television
- Edward R. Murrow, 2019 Region 9
- AP Best Evening Newscast, 2018
Skills
- Audio and video editing
- Logging and identifying strong moments for promotion
- News research and source evaluation
- Deadline driven
Skills
- Audio and video editing
- Logging and identifying strong moments for promotion
- News research and source evaluation
- Deadline driven
Timeline
News Producer, Writer
CBS LA
01.2024 - Current
News Producer
KTHV
07.2021 - 11.2023
News Producer
KATV
12.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Harding University