K R I S T I N Y. W R I G H T
Washington, D.C.
Summary
Experienced anchor, reporter, and editor. Solid news judgment. Curious, resourceful, and collaborative team player. Committed to cultivating a more informed public.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor/Fill-in Anchor, Newscast
National Public Radio (NPR)
11.2022 - Current
- Anchor (fill-in) and write Newscasts
- Fill-in Visual Newscaster
- Run audio board and manage clock
- Research, write, and file Newscast stories
- Manage tight deadlines
- Edit Morning Edition Newscast anchor scripts
- Edit international and domestic reporter stories
- Pitch story ideas
- File stories for Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and npr.org
Freelance Anchor
WTOP-FM
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Anchored two consecutive live hours of news
- Wrote scripts and produced live interviews
- Ran studio audio board while anchoring
Director of Communications
The Arc of the United States
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Led media messaging on disability issues and federal policy, developing successful story pitches to The New York Times, NBC News, PBS NewsHour, and TIME
- Wrote extensively on disability, families, and the care workforce
- Invited by NBC News to speak in New York to network staff members as a subject matter expert on disability and related issues
- Co-led the organization's Access, Equity, and Inclusion team
Freelance Correspondent
Cox Washington Bureau
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Produced and wrote my live shots, and appeared live on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox TV stations in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Memphis, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Tulsa
- Researched and wrote pieces for TV and radio on developments from The White House, Congress, and federal agencies and local impact
- Led morning editorial call to inform local producers of Washington news impacting their communities
General Assignment Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
WRC-TV/NBC 4
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Covered issues impacting communities and breaking news, live for 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm news
- Pitched ideas, set-up interviews and video shoots, researched, and wrote day-of stories for TV
- Brought experience and connection with viewers as a substitute anchor
Anchor/General Assignment Reporter
WTVT-TV/FOX 13
03.2008 - 11.2013
- Crafted powerful day-of stories for 5pm and 6pm newscasts, under deadline
- Set up and conducted interviews, identified visual story elements, and wrote all of my pieces
- Anchored six hours of live weekend news as the single anchor, working closely with producer to ensure engaging and accurate content for viewers
Anchor/General Assignment Reporter/Producer
WHTM-TV/ABC27
03.2004 - 03.2008
- Led weekend team as single anchor of 6p and 11pm news, supported producer in editorial decisions and writing
- Produced, wrote, and reported day-of stories in live and recorded formats
- Line produced, stacked rundowns, wrote copy, and assigned stories
Anchor/Reporter/Producer
WIVT/WBGH-TV NewsChannel 34, NBC/ABC
10.2001 - 03.2004
- Anchored morning news in Binghamton, taking on significant editorial responsibilities in a small newsroom
- Anchored and produced regional morning show airing in Binghamton, Elmira, and Utica
- Launched station's first medical segment
Writer
WDIV-TV Channel 4, NBC
05.2000 - 10.2001
- Wrote anchor scripts for 5pm, 6pm, 11pm news
- Gathered sound and transcribed interviews for reporters
- Called local police stations for public safety updates
Education
Master of Studies in Law - Candidate
The George Washington University Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan
Digital Storytelling And Social Media Certificates -
Poynter.
Hostile Environment Training, NPR
05-2024
Skills
- Anchoring
- Broadcast & Digital Writing
- Multiplatform Reporting
- Breaking News
- Conducting Interviews
- Video Journalism
Honors
· Emmy Award, Military Within 24 Hours
· Emmy Nomination, Best Feature
· Salute to Excellence Award, National Association of Black Journalists
· Best Feature, The Associated Press
· Volunteer Award, American Literacy Corporation
. Volunteer Award, The Bethesda Mission
Timeline
Editor/Fill-in Anchor, Newscast
National Public Radio (NPR)
11.2022 - Current
Freelance Anchor
WTOP-FM
06.2022 - 08.2022
Director of Communications
The Arc of the United States
07.2019 - 07.2022
Freelance Correspondent
Cox Washington Bureau
04.2018 - 06.2021
General Assignment Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
WRC-TV/NBC 4
11.2013 - 01.2018
Anchor/General Assignment Reporter
WTVT-TV/FOX 13
03.2008 - 11.2013
Anchor/General Assignment Reporter/Producer
WHTM-TV/ABC27
03.2004 - 03.2008
Anchor/Reporter/Producer
WIVT/WBGH-TV NewsChannel 34, NBC/ABC
10.2001 - 03.2004
Writer
WDIV-TV Channel 4, NBC
05.2000 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan
Digital Storytelling And Social Media Certificates -
Poynter.
Hostile Environment Training, NPR
Master of Studies in Law - Candidate
The George Washington University Law School
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