Rachel Cox-Rosen

Traffic Anchor (Morning Shift)

• Utilize public information, MAX traffic data, and various sources to identify and track significant traffic incidents, construction, and slowdowns.
• Develop and design graphics to illustrate the impact of traffic events, providing alternative route suggestions to viewers.
• Present traffic updates in clear, concise language during 40 to 45-second segments, ensuring viewers receive timely and actionable information.
• Deliver updates from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. to assist drivers in planning their morning commutes.

News Anchor (4:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Weekday Shifts)

• Lead newscasts with an authoritative and engaging tone, adapting to live changes and breaking news as needed.
• Provide context and ad-lib during broadcasts to enhance viewer understanding and engagement.
• Collaborate with producers to quickly source and disseminate breaking news, ensuring timely and accurate updates.

Weekend Morning Anchor

• Provide viewers with up-to-date information on breaking news while maintaining a light and upbeat attitude to start their weekends positively.
• Assist new producers in writing stories and using more active language to enhance the quality of newscasts.
• Adapt on the fly to changes in newscasts and unexpected breaking news, ensuring a smooth and responsive broadcast.

Collier County Reporter

• Stayed informed about all county activities by reviewing city council and county meeting agendas.
• Built and maintained relationships with key contacts within the county to stay updated on important events and developments.
• Reported on a wide range of topics including breaking news, crime, local politics, business, and the local economy and the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
• Operated camera equipment and edited stories on Edius

• Wrote and produced all stories for each newscast, constructing the show from top to bottom to ensure a cohesive broadcast.
• Sourced stories through emails, AP wires, social media, and other channels, making editorial decisions on relevance and importance to viewers in southeastern Idaho.
• Anchored newscasts solo, guiding viewers through transitions between stories while managing show timing for a clean start and finish.
• Ensured newscasts were well-organized, timely, and engaging by balancing multiple tasks and making real-time adjustments as needed.

• Pitched and developed stories on economic developments, crime, major events, and other significant topics in southeastern Idaho.
• Covered breaking news events with timely and accurate reporting.
• Operated camera equipment, conducted live shots, and edited stories using Adobe Premiere Pro

• Directed crews to different stories around the Miami-Broward area
• Exercised news judgement in helping select stories to cover
• Managed local breaking news
• Took, maintained and updated detailed notes on local news stories in INews