Wendi Grossman
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Creative News Reporter committed to finding accurate and dynamic journalism stories. Mastery of modern reporting technologies and AP style with excellent oral communication, presentation, pitching and writing skills. Ready to bring investigative accuracy and depth to growing organization using different media to communicate with the public.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
News Reporter
IHeartMedia
Pembroke Pines
08.2008 - Current
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.
- Reported to Editor-In-Chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and creation of company newsletter.
- Planned news schedule to include adequate coverage across current events, politics, lifestyle, and sports segments.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Developed and presented content representing station and brand image to increase audience size.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.
- Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
- Trained several junior staff members on compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organization procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida06.1995
Skills
- Associated Press (AP) Style
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Breaking News
- Weekly Production Management
- Checking Facts
- Social Media Platforms
- Source Interviewing
- Data Verification
Timeline
News Reporter
IHeartMedia
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
University of Florida