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Patrick Bender

Tulsa,Oklahoma

Summary

Two-time Emmy-winning producer devoted to covering political, health, and education stories. Delivers interesting and factual content by maintaining strong control over narrative. Coordinates efficiently with other members of the newsroom to ensure smooth production.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

KOTV - News On 6
04.2020 - Current
  • Wrote informative and engaging stories to offer comprehensive coverage to Tulsa-area audience.
  • Producer graphics and video elements to air in conjunction with scripts.
  • Oversaw on-air talent, photographers, and reporters during production of a daily 30 minute newscast.
  • Followed local events closely to immediately break important stories including severe weather alerts.

Producer

KFOR-TV
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Wrote scripts, produced graphics, and managed on-air talent for a daily one-hour morning newscast.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications - Professional Media

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12.2018

Skills

  • Project Oversight
  • Script Writing
  • Creative Direction
  • Workplace Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Scheduling

Accomplishments

  • Consistently outperformed all other local competition in ratings by focusing on timely, important news with high-quality production values.
  • Awarded two Heartland Emmys for leading team coverage of the 2022 Tulsa mass shooting.
  • Produced wall-to-wall coverage during life-threatening severe weather events, including Winter Storm Uri and numerous tornadoes.

Timeline

Producer

KOTV - News On 6
04.2020 - Current

Producer

KFOR-TV
05.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications - Professional Media

University of Central Oklahoma

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