Lisa Rantala
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Award-winning Reporter with a proven track record at Sinclair Broadcast Company, adept in story development and leveraging social media to amplify audience reach. Skilled in creative writing and staff collaboration to strengthen ability to excel in producing impactful reports on critical issues. Acquired expertise in time management and public records training help execute a team first approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
Sinclair Broadcast Company
06.2012 - Current
- Investigate important community issues and put together award-winning reports
- Produced and moderated town hall for on-air and digital programming focused on critical housing issues in community
- Train colleagues and new journalists on public records to use for on-air and digital reports
Reporter
WTOL-TV
10.2006 - 06.2012
- Lead reporter for newscasts with day's big story
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience
Reporter
WCNC-TV
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Produced, shot and edited my own stories each day for newscast
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories
- Covered a six-county bureau that covered the foothills and mountains of North Carolina
Reporter
News 9 San Antonio
03.2003 - 10.2004
Reporter
KGNS-TV
08.2001 - 03.2003
Producer
WCNC-TV
07.2000 - 08.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Communications
Wingate University
Wingate, NC12.1998
Skills
- Story Development Skills
- Social Media
- Creative Writing
- Staff Collaboration
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Named Best Reporter by the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors in 2023
- Won First Place in Enterprise Reporting from Ohio APME in 2024
- Won First Place in Continuing Coverage from Ohio APME in 2022
- Won three Emmy awards from the National Academy of Arts & Sciences Ohio Valley Chapter for stories based on schools and housing
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Emcee for Women 2 Women Conference in 2023
- Emcee for large-scale Columbus Festivals from 2012-present
- Emcee for German Village Society events from 2018-present
Timeline
Reporter
Sinclair Broadcast Company
06.2012 - Current
Reporter
WTOL-TV
10.2006 - 06.2012
Reporter
WCNC-TV
10.2004 - 10.2006
Reporter
News 9 San Antonio
03.2003 - 10.2004
Reporter
KGNS-TV
08.2001 - 03.2003
Producer
WCNC-TV
07.2000 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Communications
Wingate University
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