Shakeria Hawkins
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Driven Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with a strong foundation in reporting, writing, and live storytelling. Known for building authentic connections with both viewers and interviewees, I bring a warm, approachable on-air presence that helps people feel at ease and open up. Skilled at delivering compelling stories across both broadcast and digital platforms.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/News Anchor Reporter
KTNV E.W. Scripps
10.2022 - Current
- Covered major breaking news events, including multiple officer-involved shootings, fatal car crashes, school shootings, and labor protests involving hospitality workers
- Reported on key election coverage and enterprise stories such as mobile home park closures, displaced residents in sinking communities, Real ID deadlines, and affordable housing issues
- Delivered in-depth consumer reports on topics including scams, Social Security updates, money-saving strategies, and grocery store price comparisons
- Anchor for the Midday and 3 p.m. newscasts, delivering timely and impactful news to viewers daily
NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ/PRODUCER
WTVQ-TV
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, News at Noon Anchor
- Produced shows, MMJ, performed live shots
- Daily on-air interviews with guests
- Webbed news stories
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/NEWS ANCHOR
WOAY-TV
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Reported on COVID-19 coverage, including vaccination clinics and exclusive interviews—such as with the first person in town to be released after recovery
- Covered major public safety and health issues, including the opioid crisis, fatal shootings, and multiple house fires
- Delivered live coverage of Black Lives Matter protests, providing real-time updates and community perspectives
- Produced and anchored daily newscasts, including the 5AM–7AM and 12PM shows, ensuring timely and impactful storytelling
NEWS REPORTER INTERN
KLAS 8 News NOW
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Shadowed reporters
- Shot, wrote, edited VO, VO/SOT & news packages
- Logged scripts, kept records of all notes, interviews, audio, and video
Education
Bachelor of Art - Journalism and Media Studies
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV)
01.2017
Skills
- ENPS, iNews and Rundown Creator, Newsdesk
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer and Edius
- Camera experience
- On-air presence
- Deadline oriented
- Strong interviewing
- On-camera skills
- Video editing proficiency
- News anchoring
Affiliations
- National Association of Black Journalists
- 2019 – Present
Timeline
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/News Anchor Reporter
KTNV E.W. Scripps
10.2022 - Current
NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ/PRODUCER
WTVQ-TV
01.2022 - 09.2022
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/NEWS ANCHOR
WOAY-TV
10.2019 - 12.2021
NEWS REPORTER INTERN
KLAS 8 News NOW
05.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Art - Journalism and Media Studies
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV)
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