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Leah London

Lexington,KY

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Evening News Producer

WKYT-TV
05.2023 - Current
  • Produced high-quality news segments by researching, writing, and editing content for daily broadcasts.
  • Coordinated work and supported anchors, reporters and photographers, producing 1.5 hours of daily content.
  • Coordinated live shots for enhanced storytelling elements within news segments.
  • Managed tight deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of accurate and relevant news.
  • Addressed last-minute changes and breaking news efficiently, maintaining accuracy throughout broadcasts.
  • Provided support during live events such as elections or severe weather coverage through effective coordination with various departments involved in the broadcast process.


Reporter and Producer

Carolina News And Reporter
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Produced daily broadcast programs.
  • Anchored daily broadcast programs.
  • Transcribed interviews for news stories and wrote scripts for TV broadcasting based on interviews.
  • Covered special events and breaking news.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.

Intern News Reporter

The Manning Times
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Anchored brief bi-weekly newscasts for newspaper website Manning Live to attract broad audiences.

Radio Production Intern

Community Broadcasters, LLC.
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Produced daily weather reports, weekly segments, and commercials.
  • Released reports, segments, and commercials on multiple radio channels.
  • Recorded and edited commercials and community service announcements

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communications

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
05.2023

Skills

  • Broadcast-Style Scriptwriting
  • Newscast Planning
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Deadline Management
  • Story Coordination
  • Graphics Creation
  • Editorial judgment
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Technical Troubleshooting

Timeline

Evening News Producer

WKYT-TV
05.2023 - Current

Reporter and Producer

Carolina News And Reporter
01.2023 - 05.2023

Intern News Reporter

The Manning Times
01.2019 - 05.2019

Radio Production Intern

Community Broadcasters, LLC.
08.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communications

University of South Carolina - Columbia

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