Courtney Cole

312-925-1554
CourtneyA.Cole16@gmail.com
Savannah, Georgia
Resume Reel: https://youtu.be/AI8pXzf81SE

WORK EXPERIENCE
WSAV NEWS 3, Savannah, GA
Fill-in Anchor, May 2016 Present
Frequently fills-in as anchor on weekday morning, weekend morning & evening newscasts
Writes scripts, headlines, sells for newscasts
Writes & produces weekend morning & evening newscasts and topicals
Reviews, edits, approves reporter VO/SOT and package scripts
Fills-in regularly as co-host on local lifestyle show, The Bridge

Morning Reporter, March 2016 Present

Covers breaking news, news of the day, pitches enterprise stories. Advance story with package and VO/SOT for 5:00 p.m. & 6:00
p.m. newscasts.
Covers breaking news live from the field using Facebook Live, Twitter, iPhone video
Produces content for stations digital platforms (WSAV.com, Twitter, Facebook)
Uses social media to engage with viewers

General Assignment Multimedia Journalist, March 2015 Present

Reports/One-Man-Bands, shoots, edits, writes VOs, VO/SOTs, and Packages
Produces and reports Whats Happening Segment for weekend morning newscasts
Produces content for stations digital platforms (WSAV.com, Twitter, Facebook)
Uses social media to engage with viewers
Works efficiently with newsroom computer system ENPS and Grass Valley Edius non-linear editing system

WPTV NEWSCHANNEL 5, West Palm Beach, FL

Newscast Producer, Oct 2014 February 2015
Fill-in for noon and 5:30 p.m. newscasts
Craft stories to be precise, urgent and attention-grabbing to hold interest of audience
Design graphics to support stories for newscasts
Work with dayside Executive Producer to prepare special breaking news segments
Coordinate with reporters in the field so they can execute their live shots

Associate News Producer, Mar 2014 February 2015

Responsible for writing and selecting VOS and VO/SOTs for WPTV (NBC) and WFLX (FOX 29) newscasts
Work with assignment desk to confirm news stories and tips from law enforcement agencies and the public
Create graphics and operate Chyron graphics for newscasts

Assignment Editor & Web Content Producer, Mar 2013 Mar 2014
Monitored fire and police scanners for potential stories
Communicated, developed relationships with PIOs to obtain information for developing, spot news
Verified the authenticity of feature articles, news stories, and special reports
Managed weekend photographers and reporters
Participated in daily editorial meetings
Wrote, edited, and published web scripts
Maintained WPTV content on web page, Twitter and Facebook

EDUCATION
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, May 2012
3.82 GPA
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Minor in Political Science