Tori McGee
Summary
Ambitious, award-winning journalist with six years of work experience in both print and broadcast news. Proficient at communicating, writing, editing and working toward strict deadlines. Frequently praised by peers as professional, efficient and thorough. My goal is to utilize my skills learned in media to help your company be successful and achieve its goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor, Producer
Cox Media Group
11.2022 - Current
- Anchor weekend evening news broadcasts, occasionally fill in on weekday evenings and mornings, delivering clear, concise live on-air stories with accuracy.
- Conduct research on current events, local news, and national topics to provide viewers factual and up-to-date information.
- Produce and put together the highest-rated evening newscast in Dayton, OH.
- Write and edit news scripts, incorporating visual elements, graphics and video to enhance storytelling.
- Communicate extensively with reporters and anchors to ensure smooth on-air presentations.
News Anchor, Producer, Reporter
KCBD News Channel 11
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Report news stories and information accurately, clearly and effectively.
- Engage audiences through TV and social media.
- Construct newscasts, taking all elements and stories gathered throughout the day, putting them in order of importance, giving the newscasts "flow."
- Communicate daily and pitch stories to editorial staff and organize interviews each week.
- Shoot, write and edit to meet deadlines.
Digital Content Manager, Copy Editor, Reporter
The Daily Toreador
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Update and maintain dailytoreador.com homepage, section fronts and social media accounts.
- Develop strategies for site and social media content, manage and create content.
- Review and edit content for correct grammar and style.
- Pitch story ideas and plan interviews.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2019
Skills
- Exceptional writer
- Experience with MS Office, including word and powerpoint
- Detail-oriented
- Video shooting and editing
- Time management
- Copy Editing
- Strong Graphic and Visual Sense
- Television and print journalism
Awards and Honors
- Ramar Communications Employee of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2019
- CSPA Gold Circle Awards, First Place in Academic Writing, "Protecting the People."
- CSPA Gold Circle Awards, First Place in Organization/Greek Writing, "Fighting for Freedom."
- CSPA Gold Circle Awards, Second Place in Organization/Greek Writing, "Embracing Sisterhood."
References
Robert Gauthreaux
- WHIO Meteorologist
- (504) 975-4883
- R.gauthreaux@ttu.edu
Anthony Hall
- KCBD Producer
- (806) 368-2315
- anthony.hall@kcbd.com
Shawn Lanier
- WHIO Managing Editor
- (937) 259-2250
- shawn.lanier@cmg.com
Timeline
News Anchor, Producer
Cox Media Group
11.2022 - Current
News Anchor, Producer, Reporter
KCBD News Channel 11
05.2019 - 10.2021
Digital Content Manager, Copy Editor, Reporter
The Daily Toreador
04.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Texas Tech University
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