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Sam Page

Colorado Springs

Summary

Award-winning visual journalist and newsroom leader with 4+ years of experience in breaking news, assignment desk leadership, and photojournalism. Proven ability to lead editorial planning, direct live coverage, and develop stories in high-pressure news environments. Skilled collaborator with strong technical, editorial, and investigative instincts. National and regional awards recognition for breaking news, special projects, and long-form storytelling.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assignment Manager

KRDO-TV (Local ABC Affiliate)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead daily information gathering, and newsroom coverage planning for a market-leading top 100 newsroom.
  • Present and refine initial daily coverage plans with the News Director, prior to leading editorial meetings.
  • Vet and develop dayside and nightside reporter pitches; proactively research backup day-turn stories and filler vosots to ensure full daily coverage.
  • Conduct advanced research, records requests, and public records monitoring to support investigative story development.
  • Direct breaking news coverage, deploying crews, and coordinating live field elements in real time.
  • Develop newsroom tools, including AI-based court docket monitoring systems, to identify enterprise and breaking news opportunities.
  • Maintain relationships with law enforcement, government, legal, business, and community contacts to gather timely and accurate information.
  • Monitor scanners, wires, agency feeds, social media, and viewer tips to identify and verify developing stories.
  • Conduct interviews and assist in hiring decisions for potential newsroom staff.
  • Provide daily editorial coaching and support to developing reporters and photojournalists.

Photojournalist

KRDO-TV (Local ABC Affiliate)
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Shot and edited daily news stories, live shots, and enterprise packages under tight deadlines.
  • Delivered visual coverage of major national news events with significant network media presence, including mass shooting coverage.
  • Collaborated with reporters and producers to build story composition, sequencing, and visual storytelling strategy across hard news, features, and special projects.
  • Operated bonded cellular systems (LiveU, Dejero), ENG trucks, and Sony PXW-X320 camera systems in complex field environments.
  • Provided field-based editorial support during breaking news to help guide story development and live coverage execution.
  • Edited long-form special projects and documentaries aired across multiple platforms.

Education

GED -

Bucks County Community College
Newtown
01-2019

Skills

  • Visual storytelling and photojournalism
  • Breaking news coverage and live field production
  • Editorial planning and story development
  • Newsroom leadership and team collaboration

Accomplishments

National Edward R. Murrow

2023 Breaking News Coverage - ClubQ Mass Shooting - Small Market Television

Regional Edward R. Murrow - Region 3 - Small Market Television

2022 Breaking News Coverage - Marshall Fire Rages

2022 Newscast - Newschannel 13 @ 10: Marshall Fire

2023 Breaking News Coverage - ClubQ Mass Shooting

2024 Newscast - Death and Deception

2025 News Documentary - Body of Lies

NATAS - Heartland Emmy Nominations

2023 Morning Newscast (Markets 46-99) - ClubQ Mass Shooting - Photographer

2023 News Special - Waldo’s Inferno: 10 Years Later - Photographer

2024 News Special - Club Q: One Year Later - Photographer & Editor

2025 News Special - Body of Lies - Photographer & Editor

Colorado Broadcasters Awards - Non Metro Market

2022 Best Feature News Report - Livestock Lessons

2022 Best Hard / Spot News, within 24 hours - Club Q Mass Shooting

2023 Best Sports Coverage or Program - KRDO13 NBA Finals Post Game Special

2023 Best Documentary - Club Q: One Year Later

2024 Best Documentary - Body of Lies

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assignment Manager

KRDO-TV (Local ABC Affiliate)
03.2024 - Current

Photojournalist

KRDO-TV (Local ABC Affiliate)
08.2021 - 03.2024

GED -

Bucks County Community College

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