TOMMY FLETCHER
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Former television journalist and newsroom leader turned aviation communications professional with experience in crisis communications and issue management, elevating executives voices through thought leadership opportunities, and a track record of securing significant media coverage.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Media Relations
Spirit Airlines
08.2025 - Current
- Led reactive media response and acted as company spokesperson for multiple high-profile events, including aircraft incidents and viral videos.
- Secured significant national, industry, and local coverage of multiple company announcements, including new travel products, loyalty status matches, and new routes and markets.
- Arranged and prepared executives for interviews, speaking and thought leadership opportunities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with media contacts to ensure accurate, fair coverage of sensitive topics.
Sr. Specialist, Media Relations
Spirit Airlines
08.2022 - 08.2025
Executive News Producer
Local 10 WPLG-TV
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw all production and editorial aspects of a five-hour weekend morning broadcast, and managed weekend newsroom operations.
- Lead breaking news coverage of multiple major events, including the Surfside condo collapse
- Managed team of 12+, trained and mentored newscast producers and associate producers.
- Established relationships with political and community stakeholders while producing and booking a weekly live political program.
News Producer
CBS Miami WFOR-TV
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed daily rundowns for newscasts by selecting stories, assigning reporters, writing teases and creating graphics.
- Managed timing and production of newscasts in the control room daily.
- Lead production of high-profile newscasts, including covering the results of the 2020 election, COVID pandemic, and Super Bowl specials.
Associate Producer
CBS Miami WFOR-TV
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Wrote broadcast scripts and packages for anchors and reporters.
- Edited video for newscasts using Grass Valley Edius.
- Wrote web copy and headlines, clipped video for CBSMiami.com.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honors Communication
University of Miami
Miami, FL05-2020
High School Diploma -
Communications High School
Wall Township, NJ06-2016
Skills
- Media Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Crisis Communications
- Reputation Management
- Press Release Writing and Pitching
- PR Strategy Development
Education
other
Timeline
Manager, Media Relations
Spirit Airlines
08.2025 - Current
Sr. Specialist, Media Relations
Spirit Airlines
08.2022 - 08.2025
Executive News Producer
Local 10 WPLG-TV
04.2021 - 06.2022
News Producer
CBS Miami WFOR-TV
03.2019 - 03.2021
Associate Producer
CBS Miami WFOR-TV
06.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Communications High School
Bachelor of Science - Honors Communication
University of Miami