NICK SOMMER
WEST MONROE,LA
Summary
News anchor, reporter and producer with over two years of experience, bringing a strong journalistic background and polished on-air presentation skills to deliver accurate and engaging news content. Proficient in breaking news coverage, conducting interviews, and providing insightful analysis, excel in delivering information with clarity and authority. Collaborative team player with a commitment to journalistic integrity and a proven track record of connecting with diverse audiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
MMJ/Anchor/Producer
KTVE/KARD NBC 10 FOX 14 TELEVISION STATION, NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP
09.2021 - Current
- Write, edit, and produce three stories weekly each week for multiple platforms including Internet and digital channels.
- Deliver live reports from site of events and from mobile broadcast unit.
- Respond to emergencies and breaking news stories with a strong sense of urgency at any hour of the day.
- Anchor and produce evening Fox 14 6:30 pm and 9pm newscasts Monday through Friday.
News Anchor/Weather Forecaster/Sports Reporter
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Researched information, created weather graphics, and presented weathercasts during live nightly newscasts.
- Anchor shows and sports reporting.
- Research, put together news stories, and graphics, and edited video clips in Adobe Premiere for newscasts.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-Journalism -
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.2021
Skills
- Newswriting
- Photojournalism
- Story pitching
- Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Adobe Premier
- Field video shooting
- TV broadcasting
- Live broadcasting expertise
- Live Reporting
- Script Writing
- Audio Editing
- On-camera skills
- News Anchoring
- Critical thinking abilities
- Improvisation
- Investigative reporting
Timeline
MMJ/Anchor/Producer
KTVE/KARD NBC 10 FOX 14 TELEVISION STATION, NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP
09.2021 - Current
News Anchor/Weather Forecaster/Sports Reporter
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
02.2020 - 05.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-Journalism -
Kent State University
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