Sarah Casey

• Produced a one-hour newscast daily, writing and researching compelling stories that are meaningful and informative to thousands of Bay Area viewers.
• Managed a team of writers, reporters, anchors, and editors, while making tough decisions on very tight deadlines, and being able to pivot on quick notice when plans fall through.
• Experience breaking down complex stories into short-form writing that is easy to understand for the average viewer, and tell them why the story impacts them.
• Established relationships with media partners, state and government agencies, law enforcement, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure that important information was being delivered to our viewers.
• Developed and implemented new strategies on how to communicate important information via social media to viewers, as the television industry continues to evolve, and more people get information on their phones.
• Prepared staff, anchors and video production teams to properly handle breaking news scenarios.
• Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
• Cultivated fun, inclusive, and professional work culture.
• Provided mentorship and guidance to junior production staff, fostering professional growth.
• Analyzed viewer feedback and ratings to guide future production improvements.

• Produced a one-hour newscast daily, writing and researching compelling stories that are meaningful and informative to thousands of viewers in the Sacramento market.
• Managed a team of writers, reporters, anchors, and editors, while making tough decisions on very tight deadlines, and being able to pivot on quick notice when plans fall through.
• Experience breaking down complex stories into short-form writing that is easy to understand for the average viewer, and tell them why the story impacts them.
• Established relationships with media partners, state and government agencies, law enforcement, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure that important information was being delivered to our viewers.

• Produced a two-hour newscast daily, writing and researching compelling stories that are meaningful and informative to thousands of viewers in the Bakersfield market.
• Managed a team of writers, reporters, anchors, and editors, while making tough decisions on very tight deadlines, and being able to pivot on quick notice when plans fall through.
• Experience breaking down complex stories into short-form writing that is easy to understand for the average viewer, and tell them why the story impacts them.
• Established relationships with media partners, state and government agencies, law enforcement, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure that important information was being delivered to our viewers.

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• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current affairs by reading newspapers, magazines and online publications.
• Attended press conferences to gather information on newsworthy topics.
• Interviewed guests and experts in the field of news stories.
• Presented local news and feature reports in public radio style on both local and national news programs.
• Edited video clips using non-linear editing software programs such as Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
• Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
• Provided analysis of current events to viewers during newscasts.
• Arranged interviews with witnesses and bystanders, providing first-hand accounts of stories.
• Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
• Assisted in creating promotional materials for upcoming shows or specials.
• Participated in meetings with station executives regarding programming decisions.