Stephanie Brown
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
Dedicated leader with a proven track record of driving impactful news coverage and fostering a collaborative team environment. Extensive experience in leading editorial teams and managing news content. Known for adaptability and consistently achieving goals under tight deadlines. Excels in setting performance standards, monitoring progress, and guiding, directing, and motivating teams. Versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Confident in successfully managing multiple priorities with organizational skills and a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
NEWS DIRECTOR
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw employee records, payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, discipline and assignments
- Wrote, edited and approved 12.5 hours of live, original content for broadcast each week
- Confirmed all FCC regulations were being followed
- Created a departmental "Code of Ethics" that taught employees to adhere to FCC laws, copyright compliance and the Company's rules and regulations
- Provided accurate reports to the FCC on a quarterly basis well ahead of the scheduled deadline
- Maintained a high level of journalistic integrity through rigorous fact-checking procedures and adherence to ethical standards.
- Wrote bi-weekly reports of the department's activities for the Company executives
- Acted as the Copyright Compliance Officer for the Station
- Led meetings, guided and directed employees to adhere to company guidelines
- Processed employee reimbursement using Doc Agent
- Reconciled monthly accounts payables for the News Department
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices in all newsroom operations, maintaining a reputation for excellence.
- Negotiated contracts with on-air talent, securing top-tier talent while controlling costs effectively.
- Negotiated contract employees rate of pay with upper management
- Determined the percentage of the department's budget that can be used for pay increases
- Managed budget allocations for news department operations, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implemented comprehensive analytics tracking systems to monitor audience preferences and inform editorial decisions.
- Managed several projects for special events and live shots collaborating with vendors and other departments
- Proofread scripts, acted as copy editor and executive producer
- Responsible for departmental conflict resolution/escalation between employees and/or viewers
PRODUCTION MANAGER
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Ensured all broadcasts met legal and ethical standards
- Produced newscasts including stacking content from feeds, writing scripts, editing video, editing copy, making graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with the News Director, production staff, and reporters
- Demonstrated creativity/competence in video editing, writing for TV, and writing for Digital
- Submit News Deviation Reports (DR) after every newscast detailing any on-air or off-air issues with the newscast production that needs addressing
- Substituted as needed for other employees
- Add content/future information to daily planners
- Met broadcast and digital deadlines
- Complete corporate trainings as assigned
DAY-SIDE PRODUCER
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
03.2015 - 08.2020
- Produced 'The Fairbanks Morning News with JR Lewis including stacking content, writing scripts, editing video, editing copy, making graphics, making maps, coordinating live shot with Operations and Engineering
- Met deadline in order to air the live show at a precise time each day
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Monitored three stations to assure high-quality broadcasts, by monitoring on-air and cable broadcast signals
- Maintained logs pertaining to commercials, deviations and programming
- Followed the program log to air programs and breaks
- Monitored and controlled the transmitter output and resolving any on-air problems
- Edit and verify the integrity of commercials and other material for air
- Communicated orally and written instructions and reported problems via a deviations reporting system
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Decision making
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Team building
- Negotiation
Timeline
NEWS DIRECTOR
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
02.2023 - 11.2024
PRODUCTION MANAGER
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
08.2020 - 02.2024
DAY-SIDE PRODUCER
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
03.2015 - 08.2020
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
GRAY MEDIA KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
02.2013 - 03.2015
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