Shamonee Baker
WKRG News 5
Mobile,AL
4
years of professional experience
Broadcast professional with a proven track record of delivering engaging, informative news content. Brings valuable experience in live reporting, scriptwriting, and maintaining a strong on-air presence. Reliable team player focused on collaboration and achieving high-quality results, adaptable to changing news cycles and viewer demands.
Work History
Morning News Anchor
2 Years 7 Months- Uses strong storytelling skills to present complex information clearly and concisely in a way that resonates with viewers.
- Collaborates with newsroom team to develop story ideas, ensuring diverse and relevant content for audiences.
- Participates in station-sponsored events as an ambassador for the network, strengthening brand presence within the community.
- Conducts live interviews daily with local officials and community leaders.
News 5 Now Anchor
2 Years 1 Month- Anchors a daily 10-minute mini newscast on Facebook Live from a digital studio.
- Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to the community.
- Interacts with viewers through question-of-the-day and poll-of-the-day entries.
- Leverages social media channels to promote stories and increase readership engagement.
Weekend News Anchor/MMJ
7 Months- Led franchise projects focusing on community issues, driving public awareness and engagement.
- Elevated broadcast quality through effective use of visuals, graphics, video clips, sound bites, and other multimedia elements.
- Emphasized human interest angles when appropriate to evoke emotional responses from viewers and encourage further engagement.
- Contributed to station''s online presence by writing web articles and posting updates on social media platforms, extending reach beyond traditional broadcasts.
Multimedia Journalist
1 Year- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Delivered live reports from the field with poise and professionalism under tight deadlines and breaking news situations.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Broadcast Journalism
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Skills
Video Editing (Adobe Premiere)
Producer (ENPS)
Videographer
Interviewing Techniques
Social Media Management/Content Creator
Audience Engagement
Live Reporting
Accomplishments
- Woman of the Year 2026 - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Xi Delta Zeta Chapter
- Ms. Mardi Gras - Carnival Royale 2026
Timeline
News 5 Now Anchor
WKRG News 5
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Morning News Anchor
WKRG News 5
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Weekend News Anchor/MMJ
WKRG News 5
06.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Multimedia Journalist
WKRG News 5
06.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Broadcast Journalism
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