Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Lanetra Bennett

Lanetra Bennett

News Anchor/Reporter
Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Personable news anchor with many years of journalism experience. Proven ability to cover breaking news and foster community relationships, ensuring timely and impactful storytelling. Committed to maintaining the reputation of being reliable within the newsroom and throughout the community.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

News Anchor

WCTV
Tallahassee
12.2019 - Current
  • Anchor morning and noon newscasts, maintaining viewer focus and trust.
  • Contribute to new ideas and content gathering using my extensive background and experience in reporting.
  • Develop relationships with key contacts in order to stay up-to-date on breaking news stories and community issues.
  • Cover breaking news events.
  • Serve as an ambassador for the station through community outreach activities.

News Reporter/Multimedia Journalist

WCTV
Tallahassee
08.2001 - Current
  • Conducted interviews with sources to gather timely news information.
  • Covered live events, providing real-time updates and analysis.
  • Developed and wrote news stories on a daily basis, meeting deadlines.
  • Covered breaking news events live on air and reported updates.
  • Engaged with the audience through social media platforms effectively.
  • Mentored junior reporters on journalistic standards and best practices.
  • Generated, wrote and delivered breaking news stories, special reports and features segments for leading market station.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism

Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL
12-2000

Skills

  • Live broadcasting
  • News writing
  • Audience engagement
  • Field reporting
  • Story pitching
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Florida AP Finalist — Best Photo Essay 2012
  • Florida AP Winner — Best Breaking Sports News 2013
  • Florida AP Winner - Best Mobile Journalist 2015
  • Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Winner - Best Morning Newscast - 2020
  • Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Winner - Best Morning/Noon Newscast 2024
  • Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Finalist - Cultural/Historical Feature 2024

Timeline

News Anchor - WCTV
12.2019 - Current
News Reporter/Multimedia Journalist - WCTV
08.2001 - Current
Florida A&M University (FAMU) - Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism

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