Michelle London
Denver,CO
Summary
Well-rounded, ambitious Journalist who has consistently worked long, irregular hours to develop accurate and compelling stories. Energetic and deadline-oriented with more than 10 years of experience in vehemently honest investigative, thorough research, interviewing, writing and delivery. Thrives in fast-paced reporting, writing and anchoring environments with other passionate, dedicated journalists.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
National Anchor, Reporter
The E.W. Scripps Company
Denver, United States
06.2021 - 06.2023
- National Anchor/Host/Reporter - Scripps News, Denver, CO
- Anchor 4pm newscast that airs on Scripps-owned stations in 18 markets.
- Anchor/Host of Newsfeed - a show that aired on Scripps-owned stations in various markets.
- Host of Good to Know, an hour-long show that broadcasted on stations in 18 different markets and also aired on Scripps streaming platforms.
- Host ofThis Half Hour, a half hour show that airs on Scripps streaming platforms in various markets.
- Correspondent - Travel throughout the country shedding light on people and communities with stories deserving of a national spotlight. I would write, voice and produce each story. Once edited and approved, these longer-form human interest pieces would air throughout various Scripps-Owned news programs.
Weekend Morning Anchor-Reporter
Spectrum
Milwaukee, United States
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Jan '19-May '21 - Anchor/Reporter/MMJ - Spectrum News, Milwaukee, WI
- Anchored weekend newscasts.
- Main fill-in anchor for weekday newscasts.
- Covered daily news with an emphasis on minority communities.
- Shot all video for each story, wrote each story, produced and edited each story into a three-minute news package.
- Consistent on all social media platforms.
Nightside Reporter
KSDK - 5 On Your Side
St. Louis, United States
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Jan '16-Jan '17 - Multi-skilled Journalist - KSDK, St
- Louis, MO
- Pitched and presented several enterprise story ideas daily to my KSDK team during morning meetings.
- Scheduled and conducted each interview for my daily story assignments.
- Shot video for each story.
- Using compiled sound from my interviews and video I shot, I would then write, voice track and edit a news story in a clear, concise and memorable way for television audiences and and social platforms.
- Developed original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Each of my stories would air nightly on KSDK News Channel 5 newscasts.
Morning Reporter
Fox 55/27 Illinois (and WICS)
Springfield, IL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Each day starts with a story idea
- It was my job to research and gather the necessary resources, interview, video etc. that will help me to transform my vision into a complete 90-second story for our viewers
- The questions I asked myself before pursuing each story idea: "How will this story serve viewers in our area?" and, "What will they learn or gain by watching this"?
- My duties included shooting all video content (using a Panasonic HD camera), writing, producing and editing all video (using Avid software) news stories with assigned deadlines.
- Once my story was fully produced, my job was to deliver my live-shots in a concise, personable and conversational manor.
- When preparing for each story to broadcast live on our air, I strived for each viewer to feel I am talking specifically to them.
Content Editor
ESPN
Bristol, CT
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Responsible for all editing video content for all shows airing on ESPN, ESPN II and ESPNU - including Sports Center, First Take, NFL LIVE, Baseball Tonight, NASCAR Now, College football Live and any other show seen on our multi-media broadcasts, both internationally and domestically for sports fans across the world
- Quantel Edit system.
Man-on-the-Street Reporter
ESPN
Bristol, CT
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Man-On-Street Reporter for In The Know (ESPN's In-House Network)
- Wrote articles for ESPN Front Row, an on-line magazine created specifically for ESPN employees across the US.
- Interview colleagues on ESPN's campus about current sports-related events
- Interview celebrity-guests, professional athletes and analysts that appeared on that day on ESPN-centric shows
- My interviews and content aired on ESPN's closed-circuit network, In The Know
- All content for Front Row has been displayed on the Front Page of ESPNfrontrow.COM.
Editor
WSLS 10
Roanoke, VA
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Fox 10 o'clock and 5:30p News Show Editor
- Responsible for Editing all content (voice overs, segments, bumps, teases, cold-opens, etc) for this 30-minute show
- I worked together with producers to insure all content on the show's rundown was complete.
- Referencing daily rundown, downloading and recording video feeds onto DVC-pro tape, printing scripts, editing appropriate video to match with each script to be read by anchor.
Production Intern
BET
Washington, DC
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Internship assigned to the show, Mic Check.
- Developed questions based on current events, worked closely with a staffed- photographer on various shoots in DC.
- Chose young professionals to answer at least one current event question on the spot, and occasionally operating the camera and shooting
- Editing all raw footage (using Beta tapes) into a 30 second segment
Education
Bachelor/Science - Mass Communications
Old Dominion University
05-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism, Broadcast
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Broadcast
- Photojournalist
- Content Editor
- On-air Reporter
- Producer
- Broadcast Journalism
- Non-linear Editing
- Problem Solver
- Quick Thinker
- Professional
- Voiceover Expert
- Anchor
- Host
- Presenter
- Leader
- Mentor
Timeline
National Anchor, Reporter
The E.W. Scripps Company
06.2021 - 06.2023
Weekend Morning Anchor-Reporter
Spectrum
01.2019 - 05.2021
Nightside Reporter
KSDK - 5 On Your Side
01.2016 - 01.2017
Morning Reporter
Fox 55/27 Illinois (and WICS)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Man-on-the-Street Reporter
ESPN
10.2011 - 06.2012
Content Editor
ESPN
01.2006 - 01.2013
Editor
WSLS 10
09.2004 - 12.2005
Production Intern
BET
06.2003 - 08.2003
Bachelor/Science - Mass Communications
Old Dominion University
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism, Broadcast
Norfolk State University
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