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Nikki Pica

Laguna Niguel,CA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Committed to continuous learning and growth, with a positive attitude that fosters a collaborative work environment. Eager to further develop professional skills and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Anchor / Broadcast Reporter

Nevada Sports Net
01.2023 - Current
  • Anchoring NBC/Fox sportscasts with good ratings and audience engagement
  • Broadcast reporter covering Reno Aces, Nevada Wolf Pack, and Nevada high school sports
  • Coordinating with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content
  • Revamped Reno Aces' special called Aces All-In which includes exclusive interviews, features, and creative content
  • Attending press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories
  • Anchoring NSN's daily show highlighting sports content and stories throughout the week
  • Producing features on athletes, students and others in sports
  • Developing relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight
  • Reporting from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Capturing and editing audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
  • Building strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information
  • Covering many events in Reno/Lake Tahoe area including the American Century Championship, the Reno Rodeo, the Barracuda Golf Tournament on the PGA Tour
  • Conducting interviews, shooting, editing, and writing the scripts for all my packages that air on NBC and Fox stations
  • Helping with mobile studio set ups which includes a high knowledge with lights, audio equipment, switch boards and more
  • Directing segments for NSN Tonight shows when in need of a director
  • Experience with Sony FX3 cameras, Ronin, Sony NX, JVC
  • Managing workload during busy and high-paced months of sports while managing the slow months and found stories to keep production level high
  • Turning packages after covering games/events and writing scripts for the sportscasts

Friday Sports Anchor / Broadcast Reporter

CRONKITE NEWS - ARIZONA PBS
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Anchored the Friday night Cronkite News newscast airing on Arizona PBS in the #11 market
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop sportscasts, promotions and teases.
  • Broadcast reporter covering the Arizona Coyotes, Arizona State Hockey, and Arizona college athletics
  • Conducted interviews, shot, edited, and wrote the scripts for all my packages that air on Cronkite News on Arizona PBS
  • Shooting with DSLR Canon 90D

Video Production Intern

Arizona Diamondbacks
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Edited, shot, and produced creative content for the Diamondback's social media pages and in-game broadcast that is played on the LED boards
  • Music videos, community videos, and social media content
  • Assisted in setting up shoots and interviews with players, coaches, and front office members
  • Shot games for social media content and for future use
  • Experience using DSLR cameras including: Sony a7, Sony FX3, Sony FS5; audio equipment, lighting kits

NCAA Division I Athlete

University of North Dakota
08.2016 - 05.2021
  • Member of the UND Softball team from 2016-2021 (captain in '20 & '21)
  • Member of the UND Athletics Leadership Academy 2017-2021
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
  • Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
  • Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels.
  • Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
  • Trained extensively 40 hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
  • Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
  • Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
  • Member of the UND Athletics Student Athlete Inclusion and Diversity Program 2020-2021
  • Received Athletic Scholarship

Education

Master of Arts - Sports Journalism

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
05.2021

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Camera operation
  • Remote broadcasting
  • Story development skill
  • Adaptability
  • Field reporting
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Interviewing strength
  • Audience Engagement
  • Social Media Management
  • Broadcast anchoring
  • Coordinating stories
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Interviewing
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

Accomplishments

Captain of NCAA Division I softball team at the University of North Dakota (2020 & 2021)

2023 NATAS Emmy Award for "College Video Essay"

Broadcast/Video Production Reel

2024 Broadcast Reel: https://youtu.be/VQSyxKzgOhA

Timeline

Sports Anchor / Broadcast Reporter

Nevada Sports Net
01.2023 - Current

Friday Sports Anchor / Broadcast Reporter

CRONKITE NEWS - ARIZONA PBS
08.2022 - 12.2022

Video Production Intern

Arizona Diamondbacks
01.2022 - 10.2022

NCAA Division I Athlete

University of North Dakota
08.2016 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

Master of Arts - Sports Journalism

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

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