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Richard "Rex" Castillo

Columbus,GA

Summary

Energetic and hard working News Anchor with ten years of broadcasting experience. Well-versed in local tv broadcasting and writing dynamic, hard-hitting scripts for unique reporting. Committed to accuracy and incorporating feedback from editors and fans to tell unique stories that audience and community cares about.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Morning News Anchor

WRBL News 3
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
  • Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
  • Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
  • Covered morning and breaking news in creative way.
  • Attended local events to increase fan base and provide publicity for show.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.

Sports Director & Anchor

WRBL News 3
08.2018 - 09.2022
  • Reported on high school, college, and professional athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.

Weekend Sports Anchor

WSAV News 3
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Anchored four weekend sports blocks that comprised of local, regional and professional sports.
  • Shot video, edited on non-linear programs, and produced video stories on tight deadlines
  • Reported live from various events from the high school, college and professional levels of sports.
  • Set up and conducted interviews with players and coaches for in depth stories.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.

Sports Reporter

KIDY Fox 10
12.2015 - 08.2017
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
  • Shot, edited and produced sports stories for the daily evening and night newscasts
  • Provided reporting on high school, college and regional professional sports games with consistency regardless of weather conditions.
  • Reported on high school, college and professional athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
  • Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication - Public Relation

University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.2012

Certification - Basic Combat Correspondent

Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MD
12.2010

Skills

  • Presents news stories and other content for all platforms
  • Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Writes and delivers news stories in clear and concise manner
  • Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members
  • Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content
  • Acts as field reporter as assigned
  • Conducts interviews with news personnel and others
  • Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
  • Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Edits video clips as assigned
  • Writes content for website
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Timeline

Morning News Anchor

WRBL News 3
09.2022 - Current

Sports Director & Anchor

WRBL News 3
08.2018 - 09.2022

Weekend Sports Anchor

WSAV News 3
09.2016 - 08.2018

Sports Reporter

KIDY Fox 10
12.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communication - Public Relation

University of Texas San Antonio

Certification - Basic Combat Correspondent

Defense Information School

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