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Tia Johnson

Tia Johnson

Beaumont

Summary

Seasoned Anchor with proven ability to deliver news and stories in highly productive manner, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. Possess specialized skills in live reporting, scriptwriting, and digital content creation. Excel in communication, adaptability, and public speaking; these soft skills ensure seamless on-air presentations and engaging storytelling.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Morning/Midday Anchor

KBMT, Beaumont, TX
Beaumont
10.2023 - Current
  • Anchor morning news from 5 to 7 a.m. and streaming show from 7 to 8 a.m.
  • Prepare scripts for daily news segments, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
  • Post on social media regularly to boost traffic for news broadcasts.

Reporter/Fill-In Anchor

WDAF, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Produced compelling stories for daily live reports as lead dayside reporter.
  • Filled in as anchor, delivering news with clarity and professionalism.
  • Broke significant stories across all day parts to enhance news coverage.
  • Cultivated relationships with local sources and key figures to ensure access to timely information.

MMJ/Reporter

WBAY, GREEN BAY, WI
Green Bay
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Received recognition as Best Online Personality from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
  • Produced, wrote, and edited engaging enterprise content to enhance audience interaction.

MMJ

KTRE, LUFKIN, TX
Lufkin
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Acted as a one-woman band, pitching, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for each day
  • Responsible for setting up own daily live shots

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Shoot, edit, and produce
  • Proficient in Edius, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, and Final Cut Pro
  • Live U news backpack
  • TVU News backpack
  • JVC ProHD camera and accessories
  • Panasonic P2HD camera and accessories
  • Microsoft Office

Affiliations

  • Launched Tia’s Tales, a grassroots literacy initiative held once a month in libraries across Southeast Texas
  • Founder of RISE: an organization dedicated to uplifting women and young girls by Restoring Inner-beauty and Self-love Effectively
  • ROAR volunteer with Beaumont ISD
  • Audio Video Production volunteer with Port Arthur ISD
  • Member of The Beaumont Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and The Junior League of Beaumont

Accomplishments

  • Texas Broadcast News Awards Finalist: Morning/Mid-Day Newscast Interstate 10 Crash
  • Press Club of Southeast Texas: 1st place News Feature
  • Press Club of Southeast Texas: 3rd Place General News
  • Wisconsin Broadcasters Association: Best Online Personality Award

Timeline

Morning/Midday Anchor

KBMT, Beaumont, TX
10.2023 - Current

Reporter/Fill-In Anchor

WDAF, Kansas City, MO
09.2020 - 10.2023

MMJ/Reporter

WBAY, GREEN BAY, WI
10.2018 - 09.2020

MMJ

KTRE, LUFKIN, TX
10.2017 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Prairie View A&M University

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