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Meteorologist
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Represented by:
Nancy Shafran
(817) 987 - 3600
Work Experience
Salt Lake City, UT/ KUTV-TV, Meteorologist (March 2011-Present)
• Monday-Friday meteorologist for #1 news station in Utah
• Present the weather in an energetic fashion for #1 newscasts at noon, 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
• Study and compile meteorological data and present it throughout the day live
• In each hour-long newscast, present the weather twice with additional bumps and teases
• Utilize our exclusive Weather Bug stations so viewers have a look at weather in their neighborhood
• Proficient in WSI to build graphics and problem-solve any issues with weather system
• Go live in the field for big weather events
• Read scripts and teleprompter to join in with anchors on soft news segments
• Constant ad-lib and cross talk with news anchors
Memphis, TN / WPTY-ABC24, Meteorologist (March 2008-October 2010)
• Weekend meteorologist, plus fill-in meteorologist for all other newscasts when needed
• Covered severe weather live for hours monitoring tornadoes and severe thunderstorms
• Developed live weathercasts and created graphics
• Gathered meteorological data and presented it in an energetic fashion
• Presented the weather in a way viewers can relate
• Performed active and creative live shots for news stories
• Followed hard breaking news throughout the morning, moving from scene to scene
• Hit live six times or more as needed throughout the morning show
• Turned package quickly by midday show
• Worked well under pressure
Idaho Falls, ID / KIFI Local News 8, Weekend Weather Anchor (Sept. 2005-March 2008)
• Weathercaster for the number one newscast
• Weekend Weather Anchor in 2005 as a college intern
• Experienced in editing with Avid and Final Cut
Salt Lake City, UT / KTVX ABC 4, Intern (Summers of 2004 and 2005)
• Organized creative segments with morning show “Good Things Utah”
• News intern – wrote packages, gathered sound, worked with reporters
Education
Mississippi State University (2006-2009)
• Completed meteorology coursework
Brigham Young University-Idaho (2003-2005)
• Graduate Bachelor of Science in Communications/Graduated December 2005
• Emphasis in Broadcasting/Cluster in Professional Writing
GPA 3.7
• BYU-Idaho Broadcasting Scholarship Recipient
Brigham Young University-Hawaii (2001-2003)
• General Studies for two years
• Played NCAA fast-pitch softball for BYU-H, scholarship full tuition
