Katie Reimchen
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and award winning news producer with over 20 years experience in the broadcast industry. Proven track record of producing high-quality, engaging content across various news formats, from breaking news coverage to investigative reports. Adept at managing editorial teams and overseeing production workflows to deliver timely and impactful news stories. Skilled in developing strategic editorial plans, cultivating sources, and fostering collaborative relationships both inside and outside of the newsroom. Committed to upholding journalistic ethics and integrity while adapting to the changing media landscape.
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Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
NBC Nightly News
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Consistently pitch & crash produce compelling news-of-day/feature packages for broadcast
- Field producing for all NBC News platforms for both breaking news & special events; work with anchor talent in the field
- Developed and executed investigative story ideas, resulting in stories that exposed corruption & held individuals and organizations accountable
- Managed deadlines and budgets for both investigative & long form news projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content within resource constraints
- Significantly contributed to the success of Nightly News Kids Edition, writing the entire show in absence of EP & producing impactful stories. Innovatively created and developed the recurring segment "From Sea to Shining Sea" for the kids' show, where children shared fun facts about their respective states.
- Mentored and trained junior staff in research methods & journalistic ethics
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
Associate Producer
NBC News & CNBC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Produced compelling long-form news magazine pieces to showcase a dedication to in-depth journalism
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Directed the weekly segment 'Rock Bottom,' a quirky events roundup that engaged audiences regularly
- Achieved notable recognition with a Peabody Award for the impactful work on 'In Plain Sight: Poverty in America & a duPont Columbia Award for "Devastation in Oklahoma," compelling coverage of Moore, Oklahoma in wake of a massive tornado.
Senior Archivist
NBC News & CNBC
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Located crucial footage for both breaking news and long-form production for demonstrating a keen eye for relevant content
- Collaborated closely with producers to ensure seamless integration of sourced material into various projects
- Diligently logged and organized extensive amounts of audiovisual material by contributing to efficient workflow and content retrieval
- Played a pivotal role in the transition of the archives department from tape to digital formats, showcasing adaptability to evolving technologies and industry standards.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
CamdenSkills
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Project Planning & Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Content Creation & Production
- Deadline Management
- Post-Production Processes
Timeline
Producer
NBC Nightly News
01.2013 - 01.2024
Associate Producer
NBC News & CNBC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Archivist
NBC News & CNBC
01.2004 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - History
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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