Hi, I’m
Marquee McLain
San Diego,CA
Summary
Committed Journalist with a superior dedication to accuracy and finding dynamic stories. Adept at thinking quickly in stressful situations and ensuring story accuracy on the fly. Well-versed at interviewing techniques and standing in for various newsroom roles.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
NBCUniversal
News Producer
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Managed news production top to bottom daily with organized and detail oriented mindset.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Boosted audience numbers significantly over a one-year period.
- Coordinated coverage for upcoming events.
- Produced, wrote and edited content on-site and on-location to offer compelling news stories.
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
- Fact-checked breaking news pieces before putting information on air.
- Wrote informative, entertaining and interesting stories to offer gamut of coverage to San Diego-area audience.
Nexstar Broadcasting - KTVX
Senior News Producer
12.2016 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained staff on how to handle such scenarios.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and individuals to achieve objectives.
Fairways Media
On-Air Talent
07.2015 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Launched the production of a golf show that reached 30,000 Utah Golf Association members.
- Acted as the face of Fairways Media at tournaments, promotions, and events state-wide.
- Produced creative segments focused on the Utah golf scene.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote my own scripts.
- Interviewed local celebrities to raise brand profile and build engagement.
Nexstar Broadcasting - KTVX
Assignment Desk Editor
05.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Assigned breaking news stories to reporters for coverage.
- Identified story ideas from social media sites, the internet and local beats.
- Acted as point of contact for editorial questions.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Organized and troubleshoot live shots for each newscast.
Education
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
05.2016
Skills
- Investigative journalism
- Newscast Planning
- Sound bite creation
- Breaking News Coverage
- Deadline Management
- News writing
- Video Editing
- Live Broadcasts
- Fact-checking
- News briefs
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
News Producer
NBCUniversal
09.2021 - Current
Senior News Producer
Nexstar Broadcasting - KTVX
12.2016 - 08.2021
Assignment Desk Editor
Nexstar Broadcasting - KTVX
05.2016 - 12.2016
On-Air Talent
Fairways Media
07.2015 - 08.2021
University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts from Communications