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Melissa Reid

Cleveland

Summary

Dynamic reporter with a proven track record at WJW Fox 8 News, excelling in newswriting, video production, and editing. Leveraged social media to enhance audience engagement and fostered significant professional relationships. Known for producing compelling special reports and increasing viewership through expert storytelling and video editing skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

TV News Reporter

WJW Fox 8 News
04.2011 - Current
  • Researched and produced daily news stories based on facts and expert opinion
  • Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted.
  • Developed and presented content representing station and brand image to increase audience size.
  • Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
  • Uploaded breaking news and updates to social media and website accounts.
  • Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Generated, produced and delivered high profile special reports and communicated in community events behalf of station.
  • Transcribed interviews for news stories and wrote scripts for TV broadcasting based on interviews.

TV News Reporter

WTRF News
05.2010 - 03.2011
  • Received news tips and delivered breaking stories live on air to keep local audiences informed of significant events.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Skills

  • Newswriting
  • On-scene Reporting
  • Video Editing
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Building professional relationships

Timeline

TV News Reporter

WJW Fox 8 News
04.2011 - Current

TV News Reporter

WTRF News
05.2010 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Bethany College

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