Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
2024 Emmy Award- Ohio Valley Chapter
Timeline
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MALIK PATTERSON

Dayton,OH

Summary

Accomplished broadcast journalist with a proven track record of excellence, recognized with the prestigious 2024 Ohio Valley Chapter Emmy Award and the 2025 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News, particularly for impactful coverage of the devastating tornado in Logan County. Committed to delivering timely and accurate information to viewers, ensuring critical updates are provided when it matters most. Passionate about storytelling and dedicated to maintaining high journalistic standards in every report. A strong advocate for community engagement and transparency in media, striving to create a meaningful impact through journalism.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter, Sports MMJ

Whiotv
07.2023 - Current
  • Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.

MMJ, Sports Reporter, Fill-in Anchor

KTVL News10
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
  • Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking, investigative and sports stories.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.

Reporter, Producer, Anchor

Valley View News
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Field reporting throughout the greater Los Angeles area and Inland Empire regions.
  • Anchor weekly hour show.
  • Produce weekly hour show.

Reporter, Staff Writer

Muse Tv
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Repurpose stories and articles for website and social media platforms.
  • Conduct exclusive interviews with talent.
  • Curate press releases.
  • Produce and edit podcasts.
  • Created informational copy and blog posts for company in film industry.

Education

Bachelor's - Broadcast Journalism

California State University- Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Broadcasting & Cinema

Chaffey College
05.2019

Skills

  • News writing
  • Producing
  • Social Media curation
  • Time Management
  • AP style writing
  • Story pitching
  • Avid
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Pro Tools

Accomplishments

2024 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Ohio Valley Chapter Winner.

2025 Regional Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Edward R. Murrow Award

2024 Emmy Award- Ohio Valley Chapter

We were able to provide real time updating information to a community that was devastated by tornadoes. Working countless hours to deliver updates on clean up and damage done across the Miami Valley. 

Timeline

Reporter, Sports MMJ

Whiotv
07.2023 - Current

MMJ, Sports Reporter, Fill-in Anchor

KTVL News10
01.2022 - 05.2023

Reporter, Producer, Anchor

Valley View News
08.2021 - 12.2021

Reporter, Staff Writer

Muse Tv
12.2020 - 12.2021

Associate of Arts - Broadcasting & Cinema

Chaffey College

Bachelor's - Broadcast Journalism

California State University- Northridge