Lauren Maiden
900 Minor St., Kenner,LA
Summary
Insightful, dedicated, creative, ambitious, hardworking and talented professional with years of experience in media and communication. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in research, multimedia content creation, story development, presentation and ethical journalism. Deadline-driven and detail-oriented professional in media and communication. Superb organizational and communication skills leading to achievement of high-level goals. Excel in critical thinking, adaptability, and effective communication, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
News Producer (Morning Shows)
WDSU
New Orleans, LA
03.2021 - Current
- Manage morning TV news broadcast (4:30 A.M., 5 A.M. and 6 A.M.).
- Choose the type and order of news stories to create a cohesive show.
- Communicate with Executive Producer, Anchors, Traffic Anchor, Meteorologist and Reporter, especially for live shots to air during the morning broadcast.
- Write stories to be featured during the morning broadcast.
- Assign stories to Reporter.
- Put in graphics and shots for Anchors, Traffic Anchor, Meteorologist and Reporter in the studio for the morning broadcast.
- Direct talent on camera during morning broadcast.
- Ensure productions run on time and on budget.
- Communicate with Technical Media Director, Production Assistants and Master Control Operator before, during, and after morning broadcast.
- Multitask/monitor news broadcast and be on hand to solve problems as needed, including during breaking news and severe weather.
- Coordinate and pitch news stories in morning meetings to Executive Producer, News Anchors, Traffic Anchor, Meteorologist and Reporter.
- Brainstorm ideas to add and/or change different aspects of the morning broadcast.
- Write and post news stories to station website and social media pages.
- Update website content regularly with relevant news articles and videos.
- Coordinate with Photographers and Editors on video elements for broadcast.
- Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues and local contacts through careful research.
- Search wire services, network feeds and websites to find relevant material for newscast.
- Communicate with News Director and Assistant News Director on morning broadcast.
- Fill in/volunteer as needed for other news broadcast at station.
News Producer (Morning and Evening Shows)
NewsWest 9
Midland/Odessa, TX
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Manage morning and evening TV news broadcast.
- Choose the type and order of news stories to create a cohesive show.
- Communicate with Anchor, Meteorologist and MSJ/Reporter, especially for live shots to air during the morning and evening broadcast.
- Write stories to be featured during the morning and evening broadcast.
- Edit videos and graphics featured during the morning and evening broadcast.
- Ensure productions run on time and on budget.
- Communicate with Technical Media Director, Production Assistants and Master Control Operator before, during, and after morning and evening broadcast.
- Monitor news broadcasts and be on hand to solve problems as needed, including during breaking news and severe weather.
- Give updates on developing news stories in morning and afternoon meetings.
- Pitch news stories in morning and afternoon meetings to News Director, Assistant News Director, President/General Manager, Digital Content Producer, and Reporters.
- Coordinate meetings with talent and production from morning and evening broadcast.
- Coordinate and air interviews on the morning and evening broadcast.
- Brainstorm ideas to add and/or change different aspects of the morning and evening broadcast.
- Hosted a weekly segment entitled Cup of Kindness highlighting individuals within the community or nationally who exhibited tremendous acts of kindness (film, edit, write, and present compelling content).
Front Desk Receptionist (Work Study)
LSU African American Cultural Center
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for handling front office reception.
- Administration duties (i.e., greeting guests, answering phones, handling inquiries, sorting/distributing mail).
- Answering or referring inquiries.
Broadcast Internship
WWL-TV
New Orleans, LA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Shadowed and assisted WWL news reporters.
- Shadowed and assisted WWL production crew.
- Independently interviewed individuals involved in WWL news reporters’ stories.
- Independently developed VO/SOTs for news segments.
- Independently developed packages from WWL news reporters’ stories.
- Independently developed reel from WWL news reporters’ stories.
- Independently operated WWL teleprompter for various news segments.
- Assisted as WWL news desk receptionist.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications – Broadcast Journalism
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Chapelle High School
Metairie, LA06.2012
Skills
- Superior Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Practical background in video production
- Media/Public Relations
- Technically proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Edius
- ENPS
- Adobe Software (Photoshop, Premier Pro, InDesign and Audition)
- Deadline Management
- Spot Logging
- Video Recording/Production
- Interviewing
- News Writing
- Affiliate Relations
- Broad knowledge of local and national news topics
- Live Broadcast Direction
- Audience Engagement
- Content Curation
Volunteer Experience
120 hours served (Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans: Greenwalt Center for Alzheimer’s Day Care & Resea, Lafreniere Park, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Beach Sweep, Noah’s Ark Daycare & Kindergarten)
References
- Marie Jones (Odessa, TX): Director, Life Challenge’s Kidz Corral Learning Center
(806) 577-3489
- Sabrina Wilson (New Orleans, LA): News Reporter, FOX 8 WVUE
(504) 813-2746 - Honorable Judge Marc E. Johnson (Kenner, LA)
(504) 388-7253 - Shera Adams (Baton Rouge, LA): Non-Disaster Grants Supervisor, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
(504) 250-3383
- Darcé Lauren Jackson (Baton Rouge, LA): Nurse, Woman’s Hospital
(225) 337-7079 - Robert Fisher (LaPlace, LA): Art Instructor
(504) 338-4187 - Bridget Bazile (Jefferson, LA): National Opera Performer
(425) 435-8502
Timeline
News Producer (Morning Shows)
WDSU
03.2021 - Current
News Producer (Morning and Evening Shows)
NewsWest 9
09.2018 - 03.2021
Front Desk Receptionist (Work Study)
LSU African American Cultural Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Broadcast Internship
WWL-TV
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications – Broadcast Journalism
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Chapelle High School