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Mark Hanrahan

Mark Hanrahan

Spokane,WA

Summary

Award-winning journalist, leader, and collaborator known for high productivity and efficiency in a deadline-driven business. Twice recognized as the Best Anchorperson in the Inlander Newspaper's Best of Readers Poll, excel in communication, adaptability, and critical thinking to enhance news delivery and viewer engagement. Take complex topics and transform them into easy-to-understand terms while maintaining integrity and ethics, to engage diverse audiences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Evening News Anchor

KREM 2
SPOKANE, WA
07.2015 - Current
  • Developed, wrote scripts, and anchored four nightly newscasts.
  • Served as a moderator on multiple debates, including the '24 Washington Gubernatorial debate, the '24 Fifth Congressional District debate, the '19 Spokane Mayoral debate, and '16 US Senate debate.
  • Worked as an investigative reporter, researching stories, debunking misinformation, and finding the truth for our 'Verify' franchise.
  • Led our team's coverage through high-stakes events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the August '23 historic wildfires in Spokane, County, and the '17 Freeman High School shooting.
  • Served as a KREM 2 ambassador, raising money for multiple non-profits including: The American Red Cross, Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, and Honor Flight.
  • Volunteered as emcee for several events, including the Inland Northwest Honor Flight Gala & Casino Night, Southside Senior & Community Center veterans' appreciation dinner, and Spokane Neighborhood Action Partner's (SNAP) Dad's Day Dash.

Reporter / Fill-in Anchor

KGW-TV
PORTLAND, OR
09.2011 - 07.2015
  • Reported high-profile stories, gaining national coverage on platforms like NBC Nightly News and the Weather Channel.
  • Researched, wrote, and consistently broke stories as a market-leading reporter across multiple shows and platforms.
  • Led coverage of the international story of Japanese tsunami debris washing ashore in Oregon, the months-long Occupy Portland protests, the Greenpeace protest to block an oil ship from leaving Portland, and the Clackamas Town Center Mall shooting.

Reporter / Fill-in Anchor

KPTV - FOX 12 Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon
07.2008 - 09.2011
  • Researched, wrote, and reported nightly stories for the 'Fox 12's Most Wanted' franchise.
  • Led coverage on high-profile stories, including the disappearance of 7-year-old Kyron Horman and the plot to detonate a bomb during the 2010 Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Portland.

REPORTER / Fill-in Anchor

KOAA
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
07.2006 - 07.2008
  • Researched, wrote, and reported for three newscasts daily.
  • Led coverage of the region's large military presence, reporting on high-profile issues like PTSD among soldiers, the extension of combat deployments, and the impact of repeated deployments on families and the community.

Reporter

KRTV
GREAT FALLS, MT
03.2005 - 07.2006
  • Researched, wrote, and reported for our nightly newscasts.
  • Led coverage of Malmstrom Air Force Base's response to Hurricane Katrina. Embedded with the base's helicopter crews as they deployed to the Gulf Coast to assist in humanitarian missions to help stranded Americans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy & Economics (PPE)

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR
06-2003

Skills

  • Leader
  • Audience Engagement
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Investigator
  • Ambassador
  • Collaborator

Accomplishments

  • EMMY Award, Massive Wildfires in Spokane County.
  • 1st place, Best Anchorperson, 2024 Inlander Newpaper's Best of Readers Poll
  • 1st place, Best Anchorperson, 2023 Inlander Newpaper's Best of Readers Poll
  • Tom McCall Excellence in Journalism award.

Timeline

Evening News Anchor

KREM 2
07.2015 - Current

Reporter / Fill-in Anchor

KGW-TV
09.2011 - 07.2015

Reporter / Fill-in Anchor

KPTV - FOX 12 Oregon
07.2008 - 09.2011

REPORTER / Fill-in Anchor

KOAA
07.2006 - 07.2008

Reporter

KRTV
03.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy & Economics (PPE)

Eastern Oregon University

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