Melissa Andrews
Sylvania,OH
Summary
Seasoned journalist possessing outstanding source cultivation and communication skills. A confident and resourceful person who works well under pressure with high creativity levels and a vast portfolio of writing. Intimate knowledge of media on the other side of crisis communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Anchor/Reporter
WTOL 11 News
08.2012 - Current
- Draft news headlines for broadcast to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Fact-check news headlines by performing background research.
- Disseminate and "sell" news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Plan, conduct research and pitch investigative and long-form stories.
- Collaborate with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Coordinate with videographers, graphic editors and digital staff to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Select material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Collaborate with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Host, Northwest Ohio Journal
WBGU-TV
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with management to develop episodes featuring topics of interest to viewers.
- Vetted and researched appropriate topics and guests.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events and issues.
- Helped launch an "On the Road" style PBS program.
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
13abc
03.2007 - 11.2009
- Went to locations to provide on-the-ground broadcast reports and news coverage.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Script Writing
- Fact-checking
- Social media proficiency
- Copy Editing in broadcast and AP styles
- Interviewing skill
- Story development
- Investigations expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Deadline-oriented
- Crisis and media communication
Affiliations
- National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Great Lakes Region (NATASGL)
- Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)
Timeline
Anchor/Reporter
WTOL 11 News
08.2012 - Current
Host, Northwest Ohio Journal
WBGU-TV
04.2011 - 08.2012
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
13abc
03.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Kent State University
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