Kim Wheeler-Elder
Memphis,TN
Summary
Organized, dependable and proactive candidate successful at managing multiple priorities and tasks with a positive attitude. Dedicated team player. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Meticulous in job with more than 29 years experience in Journalism | Broadcasting | Communications industry. More than one year in law enforcement Public Affairs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Manager
Memphis Police Department
12.2022 - Current
- Plan and execute marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and police officer recruiting.
- Coordinate press releases and handle media inquiries.
- Draft speeches for police chief and advise on media and event talking points.
- Write and distribute CAP statements for scene commanders to provide to media during critical incidents.
- Help with photo and video production and perform visual and sound editing tasks.
- Increase media coverage for the department through press releases and media relations efforts.
- Host quarterly media meetings to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Develop compelling content for social media channels, driving engagement and promoting positive brand perception.
- Produce and distribute internal and external communications.
- Increase employee engagement by creating internal monthly newsletter highlighting news and accomplishments involving officers as well as professional staff.
- Organized media training sessions for department commanders, to enhance their ability to effectively convey key messages in interviews.
- Received Master Public Information Officer Certification from University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center.
- Received Media and Public Relations Certification from FBI-LEEDA.
Assignment Manager & Digital Content Producer
WATN/WPTY/WLMT, TV
02.2001 - 12.2022
- Extensive experience with AP Style, using WordPress and other CMS platforms; Basic familiarity with Chicago Style.
- Proofread, fact-check and edit variety of content for website.
- Posted to social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter, TikTok.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and social media strategies.
- Experience with CrowdTangle, Taboola Newsroom & Chartbeat.
- Fluent in SLACK, Microsoft TEAMS & Trello.
- Technical experience setting up digital live streams.
- Experience with photo-editing software Canva and Poster My Wall.
- Ran daily editorial meetings; assisted in making final decision on story assignments for broadcast & digital.
- Experience with managing schedules.
- Organized and assigned reporter/photographer crews; coordinated field crew and equipment logistics for liveshots.
- Assisted reporters and producers in gathering information for stories; provided constructive criticism to sharpen story angles.
- Organized and orchestrated breaking news coverage; kept newsroom calm, under control and organized in fast-paced breaking news situations.
- Monitored constant events taking place on multiple scanners.
- Worked closely with ABC Network News.
- Kept daily and monthly editorial calendar.
- Worked with i-NEWS & ENPS newsroom programs.
- Proficient with Google Chrome, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Lexis Nexis Search Program and Excel.
Assignment Manager
KAIT - TV
01.1997 - 02.2001
- Made final decision on daily stories
- Coordinated and supervised reporter and photographer crews
- Kept daily and monthly editorial calendar
- Worked with Newstar Editstar, non-linear editing system, DVC Pro and Beta
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Producer
KAIT – TV
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Produced noon, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm newscasts
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments
- Granted final editorial approval for reporter stories
- Wrote broadcast news stories
- Edited video using non-linear system for VO's, VOSOT's
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast With Sociology Minor
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR1993
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Team-Building
- Planning and Coordination
- Press Release Writing
- Copy Editing
- Media Relations
- Multitasking
- Social media coordination
Timeline
Public Affairs Manager
Memphis Police Department
12.2022 - Current
Assignment Manager & Digital Content Producer
WATN/WPTY/WLMT, TV
02.2001 - 12.2022
Assignment Manager
KAIT - TV
01.1997 - 02.2001
Producer
KAIT – TV
01.1994 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast With Sociology Minor
Arkansas State University