Overview
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Naythan Bryant

Bakersfield,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive News Producer

KGET TV-17 (Nexstar Media Group, Inc.)
03.2022 - Current
  • Managing team of six producers to ensure accuracy across all newscasts
  • Leading special projects and directing the newsroom during breaking news coverage
  • Aiding in development and implementation of new on-air and on-set graphics
  • Overseeing and guiding coverage across 5+ hours of daily news
  • Staying informed of current events and industry trends to ensure relevance in all produced content

News Producer

KGET TV-17 (Nexstar Media Group, Inc.)
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with reporters, anchors, and other team members to develop cohesive and informative stories
  • Managed tight deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of accurate and relevant stories for broadcast
  • Coordinated live shots and interviews for enhanced storytelling elements
  • Mentored junior producers in best practices for news production, fostering a collaborative work environment

Sports Editor

Mustang News
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with writers, photographers, and designers for cohesive storytelling across all platforms
  • Enhanced sports coverage by incorporating data analysis and visual storytelling techniques
  • Managed a team of reporters and interns to ensure timely delivery of news and features
  • Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and other key figures in the sports industry for in-depth articles

Public Relations Intern

Thumbs Up, Cancer Down
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Created marketing materials such as company brochures, press releases, event fliers, etc.
  • Maintained consistent, strategic communication with members of the media to promote company events
  • Assisted in the organization of promotional events, boosting brand recognition
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with local businesses, securing in-kind donations or sponsorships for various occasions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
06.2020

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Bakersfield College
05.2018

Skills

  • Writing for broadcast, print and digital platforms
  • ENPS and Adobe Premiere
  • WordPress
  • Breaking news coverage

Accomplishments

  • 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award: Breaking News Coverage - Small Market, 'Killed in the Line of Duty' (Radio Television Digital News Association)
  • 2021 Emmy Award: Morning/Daytime - Smaller Markets, 'Missing: Where are the Boys?' (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Pacific Southwest)
  • 2021 Emmy Award: Morning/Daytime - Smaller Markets, 'The French Fire' (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Pacific Southwest)
  • SAGE Publishing Award (Cal Poly Journalism)
  • Armistead B. Carter Award (Cal Poly Journalism)

Timeline

Executive News Producer

KGET TV-17 (Nexstar Media Group, Inc.)
03.2022 - Current

News Producer

KGET TV-17 (Nexstar Media Group, Inc.)
09.2020 - 03.2022

Public Relations Intern

Thumbs Up, Cancer Down
07.2019 - 10.2019

Sports Editor

Mustang News
06.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Bakersfield College

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