Mika Edwards
Summary
Results-oriented Executive Producer with more 15 years working in TV news with a wide-range of experience including breaking news to long-term projects. Highly organized with exceptional communication skills working with diverse teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
KCAL News
10.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.
- Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines, demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills throughout the production process.
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
Senior Producer for the Weekday 11pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
10.2018 - 10.2023
- Fill-in Executive Producer
Senior Producer for the Weekday 5pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Fill-in Executive Producer
Senior Producer for the Weekday 6pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Fill-in Executive Producer
Producer for the Weekday 9pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
12.2014 - 02.2015
Producer for the Weekday 4pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Produce compelling shows, write stories, teases and edit video.
Producer for the Weekday 5:30-6pm News
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
01.2014 - 06.2014
Producer for the Weekend 10 O'Clock News
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
05.2012 - 06.2014
Producer for the Weekend 5 and 6 O'Clock News
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
03.2011 - 05.2012
Fill-In Producer and Writer
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Writer for the Weekday Six and Ten O'Clock News
- Also fill-in producer for The Ten O'Clock News, The Bay Area News at 7 and The Six O'Clock News.
Associate Producer
KSBW- NBC AFFILIATE/SALINAS, CA
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Full-time producing and writing for NBC affiliate
- Producing experience ranged from Weekend Six O'Clock and Ten O'Clock news and Weeknight 11 O'Clock news.
Crime and court reporter
HOUMA COURIER- NYT-OWNED DAILY NEWSPAPER/HOUMA, LA.
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Full-time reporter covering crime and the legal system in Terrebonne Parish
- Also includes general assignment and feature writing.
Education reporter
HOUMA COURIER- NYT-OWNED DAILY NEWSPAPER/HOUMA, LA.
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Full-time reporter covering educational issues in Terrebonne Parish, the 10th largest school system in Louisiana.
News assistant/reporter
MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL- DAILY NEWSPAPER/NOVATO, CA.
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Full-time position that included daily writing, interviewing, reporting, covering various subjects and feature stories.
Education
Skills
- Live Event Production
- Scheduling and Timelines
- Staff Supervision
- Organizational Development
- Digital Media
- Content Development
- Creative Direction
- Schedule Coordination
- Editorial content management
- Breaking News Productions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Awards
- Emmy Nominations for Producing
- 2015- Breaking News/Paris Terror Attacks
- 2010- Evening Newscast Large Market
- New York Times Chairman Awards
- Coverage of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
- The arrest of serial killer Ronald Dominique
- The Punch Sulzberger Award, Continuing coverage of hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Timeline
Executive Producer
KCAL News
10.2023 - Current
Senior Producer for the Weekday 11pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
10.2018 - 10.2023
Senior Producer for the Weekday 5pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
05.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Producer for the Weekday 6pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
02.2015 - 05.2017
Producer for the Weekday 9pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
12.2014 - 02.2015
Producer for the Weekday 4pm News
KCBS/KCAL- CBS O&O/LOS ANGELES
07.2014 - 12.2014
Producer for the Weekday 5:30-6pm News
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
01.2014 - 06.2014
Producer for the Weekend 10 O'Clock News
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
05.2012 - 06.2014
Producer for the Weekend 5 and 6 O'Clock News
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
03.2011 - 05.2012
Fill-In Producer and Writer
KTVU- FOX AFFILIATE/SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
03.2008 - 03.2011
Associate Producer
KSBW- NBC AFFILIATE/SALINAS, CA
08.2007 - 03.2008
Crime and court reporter
HOUMA COURIER- NYT-OWNED DAILY NEWSPAPER/HOUMA, LA.
01.2007 - 08.2007
Education reporter
HOUMA COURIER- NYT-OWNED DAILY NEWSPAPER/HOUMA, LA.
06.2005 - 01.2007
News assistant/reporter
MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL- DAILY NEWSPAPER/NOVATO, CA.
08.2000 - 06.2005