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Lucy Cole

Lucy Cole

Nicholasville,KY

Summary

A multi-faceted TV News Reporter with deep experience in telling Kentucky's stories. Skilled in newswriting and deadline management, who excels in building relationships with sources and effectively communicating with the public in a way that's concise and easy to grasp, all under tight deadlines. An employee committed to seamless communication and community engagement, as well as being the mouthpiece for the organization represented

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

TV News Reporter

WKYT-TV
01.2023 - Current
  • Navigated breaking news scenes and quickly updated viewers with accurate information from officials.
  • Collected data from varying perspectives and adequately presented them to the public in an unbiased and professional way
  • Quickly researched and analyzed information to present a product on a demanding deadline.
  • Found stories within everyday situations and highlighted them.
  • Collaborated with businesses, city and state leaders, community members etc. to share a story.
  • Responded to changes quickly.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.

TV News Reporter

WYMT-TV
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed exceptional storytelling skills that resonated with diverse audiences across various mediums including print, digital, radio, or television broadcasts.
  • Established credibility as a news reporter by cultivating strong relationships with sources and maintaining ethical journalism standards.
  • Connected with communities outside my own.

TV News Intern

WYMT-TV
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in the development of compelling stories by conducting interviews and gathering relevant information.
  • Optimized story selection by attending daily editorial meetings and contributing input on potential topics of interest for viewership demographics.
  • Aided multimedia journalists in shooting video footage, leading to more dynamic visuals within news packages.
  • Strengthened editorial integrity by proofreading written pieces for grammatical errors and inconsistencies before publication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY
05-2023

Skills

  • Newswriting
  • Excellent communication
  • Deadline Management
  • Developing relationships
  • On-scene reporting

Timeline

TV News Reporter

WKYT-TV
01.2023 - Current

TV News Reporter

WYMT-TV
05.2022 - 08.2023

TV News Intern

WYMT-TV
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Asbury University

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