NICK DOBIS
Journalist
Woodland,CA
Summary
Dynamic journalist with over seven years of editorial experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versatile writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Passionate storyteller adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication.
Overview
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Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assignment Editor
KPIX Television
San Francisco, CA
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted editorial meetings to develop, implement, and coordinate news coverage strategies for KPIX in the Bay Area.
- Helped KPIX achieve nominations for regional and national awards for breaking news and overall news excellence.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Worked closely with Assignment Manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Generated engaging story ideas and oversaw digital content to ensure accuracy and fairness.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Established strong working relationships with the public, government agencies, and other media outlets.
Assignment Editor
KCRA Television
Sacramento, CA
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Conducted editorial meetings to develop, implement, and coordinate news coverage strategies for KCRA in the greater Sacramento region.
- Helped KCRA achieve regional and national awards for breaking news and overall news excellence.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Worked closely with Managing Editor to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Generated engaging story ideas and oversaw digital content to ensure accuracy and fairness.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Established strong working relationships with the public, government agencies, and other media outlets.
News Web/Social Media Producer
Action News Now (KHSL/KNVN)
Chico, CA
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Became the station's first ever News Web/Social Media producer in charge of managing the station's news website and social media platforms.
- Managed team of 5 reporters to generate original content and moderate online community members.
- Increased viewer engagement through social media.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Reviewed copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Created training program for newsroom employees to increase social media presence.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen viewer relationships.
Intern
Chico News & Review
Chico, CA
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and photography skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Interviewed individuals by phone and in person to write stories for the weekly newspaper.
- Brainstormed with Editorial department to determine new topics and stories.
Intern
The Grizzly Newspaper
Big Bear Lake, CA
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in person to write stories for weekly newspaper column.
- Brainstormed with Editorial department to determine new topics and stories.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Journalism
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA 08.2006 - 05.2011
Skills
Interviewing skill
Investigations expertise
Media operations knowledge
Story development
Multitasking abilities
Hard News and Creative writing
Copyediting
Timeline
Assignment Editor
KPIX Television
03.2018 - 09.2020
Assignment Editor
KCRA Television
03.2014 - 03.2018
News Web/Social Media Producer
Action News Now (KHSL/KNVN)
04.2013 - 02.2014
Intern
Chico News & Review
09.2009 - 08.2010
Intern
The Grizzly Newspaper
05.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor's of Arts - Journalism
California State University - Chico
08.2006 - 05.2011