Kelly Swoope
Perry Hall,MD
Summary
Credible and enthusiastic News Anchor with three decades of experience. Successful in multimedia broadcasting with an active social media footprint. Strong background in investigative journalism and great storytelling. Well respected journalist for work on the air at WMAR-TV and in the community with volunteer work and public speaking.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Evening News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
WMAR-TV
09.2003 - Current
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Monitored website and social media traffic.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
Weekend Anchor
WFTS-TV
09.1996 - 08.2003
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
TV Reporter
WITI
05.1989 - 07.1996
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.1987
Skills
- Investigative journalism
- Exceptional communication
- In-Depth Research
- Social media proficiency
- Teleprompter use
- Fact-checking
- Critical thinking abilities
- Improvisation
- Interpersonal Relationships
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Member
- Former Komen Maryland Board Member
- Baltimore City Health Department Volunteer
Timeline
Evening News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
WMAR-TV
09.2003 - Current
Weekend Anchor
WFTS-TV
09.1996 - 08.2003
TV Reporter
WITI
05.1989 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Bowling Green State University
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