Tala Shatara
Knoxville,TN
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifestyle Host
WATE-TV
11.2021 - Current
- Host a live broadcast in studio/on location
- Write scripts needed for show
- Assist with guest bookings and filling content
- Write and edit web articles
- Shoot and edit stories
- Post social photos and videos to various social media platforms
- Work alongside sponsors and clients to develop strong coverage and relationships
- Research topics, clients, and guests
- Film and edit stories to be aired by deadline
- Writing and delivering news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind
Intern Reporter
WBIR-TV
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked along side other multimedia journalists at The University of Tennessee, bringing the community the latest news on and off campus
- Shot and edited stories by deadline
- Assisted with filming, editing, sound, and producing, when needed
Sideline Reporter/Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
ESPN & SEC NETWORK
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked alongside professional ESPN-U & SEC Network sideline reporters to gather social media content and create content for programming
- Created social media assets for game day posts
Licensing Representative
Broadcast Music Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Contacted organizations and businesses (bars, restaurants, fitness clubs/gyms, music festivals/promoters, venues, bowling alleys, residential communities, etc.), to help them obtain copyright permission for the music used in their establishments.
- Executed contractual agreements between BMI and the customer.
- Evaluated legal standings of accounts and determine the escalation of the BMI Legal and Licensing process.
- Brought in over $156,600 (F2019-F2021).
- Served on the SDC Team creating quarter themes for team members. Produce kick-off videos and activities throughout each quarter.
Branding Coach
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Created and led a series From Follower to Friend to teach on all the bases for starting out bloggers. Sessions include Branding, Social Media, Analytics, and Misconceptions.
- Wrote, filmed, and produced a blog series, Knox Starts, posted on KEC's website by following new Knoxville businesses that are on the horizon
- Founded #TrendFest, a networking, expo event to educate, learn, and inspire. Bringing East Tennessee's top bloggers, influencers, and businesses who have utilized social media to the fullest
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Media
The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN2018
Associate of Science - Communications
Pellissippi State
Knoxville, TN2015
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- ENPS Software
- Public speaking
- Canva Graphic Design
- Broadcast Writing
- Google Analytics/ Google AdWords
- SEO
- Wix & Wordpress
- SalesForce
- Microsoft 360 Suites
- Deadline Management
- Social Media Management
Accomplishments
- Two-time winner of East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalism award
- Media Advocacy Award recipient with Metro Drug Coalition
- Published Author and Publisher of Finding Plan B
- Founded #TrendFest
- Keynote Speaker at Endeavor Summit 2017
- Awarded Student Documentary of The Year at the University of Tennessee.
- Recognized by WBIR, WVLT, WATE, STAR102.1, HOT104.5, and Knoxville News Sentinel on social media success
References
Bo Williams, WATE-TV
bwilliams@wate.com
Dr. Sam Swan, University of Tennessee
samswan@utk.com
Alan Williams, WVLT-TV
awilliams@wvlt.com
Timeline
Lifestyle Host
WATE-TV
11.2021 - Current
Licensing Representative
Broadcast Music Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2021
Intern Reporter
WBIR-TV
01.2018 - 05.2018
Sideline Reporter/Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
ESPN & SEC NETWORK
01.2018 - 12.2018
Branding Coach
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
08.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Media
The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
Associate of Science - Communications
Pellissippi State
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