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Brien McElhatten

12030 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Seasoned journalist and communications professional with 15 years of experience building bridges and understanding in the community. Newsroom leader who mentors rising professionals. Mission-oriented with a strong sense of duty to stakeholders. Holds integrity above all else.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Anchor

WPTA-TV
09.2015 - Current
  • Anchored market-leading evening newscasts
  • Developed relationships with community and government leaders
  • Managed workflow and assignments for reporters, photographers and producers
  • Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of public-facing communications
  • Mentored rising professionals
  • Represented station at community events



Correspondent

The List
07.2012 - 09.2015
  • Launched nationally-syndicated television news magazine program
  • Developed style guides and "voice" of program
  • Managed field production budgets
  • Produced video news packages at breaking news scenes across the Southwest
  • Shot, edited and produced stories in remote locations under extreme deadline pressure
  • Fostered a collaborative, mission-oriented environment
  • Tracked engagement across social media platforms
  • Honored with three Emmy Awards


Reporter/Video Journalist

KNXV
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Developed sources and liaised with subject matter experts
  • Tailored copy for broadcast, web and social platforms
  • Landed interviews with top newsmakers including Sen. John McCain
  • Operated advanced production gear during field shoots
  • Maintained strict adherence to internal style guides and accuracy measures



Reporter/Video Journalist

WPTA-TV
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Extensively covered breaking news, crime and spot news as solo journalist
  • Used social media to connect with audience and find sources
  • Shot and edited all stories for broadcast and digital platforms
  • Maintained high degree of accuracy and product quality


Education

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication (News)

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2012

No Degree - Spanish

Tecnologico De Monterrey
Cuernavaca, Mexico
2007

Skills

  • Public communications
  • Content creation
  • Relationship building
  • Project management
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

2020 Emmy Award

2022 national Edward R Murrow Award - Writing

2021 regional Edward R Murrow - Podcast

2020 national Edward R Murrow - Excellence in Sound

2020 regional Murrow - Excellence in Sound

2019 regional Emmy

2019 regional Emmy

2019 regional Murrow

2019 regional Murrow

2018 AP Award - Enterprise Story

2017 AP Award - Best Reporter

2017 Society of Professional Journalists Award - Documentary

2017 Society of Professional Journalists Award - Videography

2015 regional Emmy

2014 regional Emmy

2013 regional Emmy

Affiliations

  • Indiana Broadcasters Association (board member)
  • Society of Environmental Journalists
  • Military Reporters and Editors
  • National Press Photographers Association
  • Investigative Reporters and Editors

Timeline

Primary Anchor

WPTA-TV
09.2015 - Current

Correspondent

The List
07.2012 - 09.2015

Reporter/Video Journalist

KNXV
07.2010 - 07.2012

Reporter/Video Journalist

WPTA-TV
07.2008 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication (News)

Ball State University

No Degree - Spanish

Tecnologico De Monterrey

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