Tahj Anthony
Newark,NJ
Summary
Prolific journalist with 10 years of television experience. Areas of expertise include digital, producing and directing. Poised and confident with a strong speaking voice and talent for on-air news reporting and anchoring.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
News Producer
News 12 Brooklyn & The Bronx
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for preparing rundown of news stories, overseeing and executing production of key video and graphic elements.
- Makes important editorial decisions and guides talent, writers, associate producers and technical team in control room.
- Builds segments and develops story ideas from beginning to air for both News 12 Brooklyn and News 12 The Bronx.
- Responsible for oversight of all daily rundown changes.
- Calmly deals with changes and breaking news during show and ensures all content meets News 12 Network standards for journalistic integrity and production.
Digital Content Manager
Your Phoenix CW - KASW TV (Nexstar Media)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms
- Led team of 10 digital producers and interns
- Devised social media strategies and outreach by generating content ideas and highly-visual digital marketing content
- Used content management system to analyze user engagement and website traffic metrics
- Improved station's digital branding and interactive marketing campaigns by setting new tone and fostering evolution of production standards
Digital Producer
WVLA Local 33 & WGMB Fox 44 (Nexstar Media)
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared written and digital content for all station websites, mobile apps and social media platforms
- Diversified storytelling techniques to match different content and keep audiences engaged
- Increased station's audience growth from 100 to 10,000 followers, averaging up to 500 engagements per post
- Verified factual accuracy of news stories to maintain viewer confidence
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Media Studies
Fordham University
New York, NY06.2013
Skills
- Promotions Producer for WJTV 12 News in Jackson, MS
- Newscast director for FOX 13 News in Memphis, TN
- Production assistant for The Maury Show in Stamford, CT
Websites
Skills
- Utilizes ActionScript, XML, CSS, HTML and JavaScript for content implementation
- Manages company development, marketing and social media, SEO optimization, cross platform analytics and strategic partnerships with other organizations
- ENPS, iNews, Lakana, Wordpress, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Edius, Kyron and Ignite expert
- Premier, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator whiz
Timeline
News Producer
News 12 Brooklyn & The Bronx
08.2022 - Current
Digital Content Manager
Your Phoenix CW - KASW TV (Nexstar Media)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Digital Producer
WVLA Local 33 & WGMB Fox 44 (Nexstar Media)
04.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Media Studies
Fordham University
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