Luke Hajdasz
Norwich,CT
Summary
Driven broadcast journalist and communicator with a passion for visual storytelling that compels viewers to watch and engage. Passionate about digital, easy-to-understand content that can connect with viewers/consumers quickly and easily.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bureau Chief
WFSB-TV
01.2023 - Current
- Source, pitch and turn daily news stories out of the New London Bureau for 4:00pm-6:30pm newscasts
- Develop relationships with sources to identify news and create trust
- Create content for both traditional media and digital platforms
- Enterprise stories with compelling elements both visually and factually
Morning Reporter
WAAY 31
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Deliver up to a dozen live hits during 2.5 hour morning show, Good Morning America cut-ins and Midday newscast
- Post content to station website and social media platforms to connect with viewers not in front of a TV
- Enterprise stories with strong visual elements that engage viewers and prepare them for the day ahead
- Enterprise two 30-minute specials on drug abuse and child abuse
Franchise Storyteller
WAAY 31
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Find, shoot and edit stories for weekly storytelling, human-interest, feature franchise "Alabama Originals:" people, places and organizations that can only be found in North Alabama
Fill-in Anchor
WAAY 31
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Fill-in anchor on morning, midday and weekend newscasts on as-needed basis both with a co-anchor and solo
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2020
Skills
- ENPS
- Edius
- Premiere Pro
- Blox
Timeline
Bureau Chief
WFSB-TV
01.2023 - Current
Fill-in Anchor
WAAY 31
05.2022 - 12.2023
Franchise Storyteller
WAAY 31
03.2021 - 12.2023
Morning Reporter
WAAY 31
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Connecticut