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Represented by:
Nancy Shafran
(817) 987 - 3600

Skilled News and Sports journalist proficient in anchoring, reporting, producing and newsroom
management.

PRIMARY NEWS ANCHOR / MANAGING EDITOR
January 2007-Present
WGMB-TV, Fox News Regional Network
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Primary anchor for FOX NEWS LOUISIANA, a statewide regional network. Anchoring unique, individual
newscasts for Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and surrounding areas. Reaching an audience handprint
equivalent to a TOP 25 MARKET.

Anchor skills include: high energy, commanding on screen presence, strong ad-lib and interaction ability, very
strong writing and delivery skills

Also serve as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER for FOX NEWS LOUISIANA, as well as MANAGING EDITOR.

MANAGING EDITOR duties include supervising reporting staff, photographers, editors and production staff; and helping guide editorial direction and content of the shows and network. Newsroom leader.

MAIN NEWS ANCHOR
MARCH 2004-DECEMBER 2006
KAUZ-TV
Wichita Falls, TX
Anchored 5, 6 AND 10 p.m. nightly newscasts. Assisted in production of all newscasts, plus reporting and special segment producing.

SPORTS ANCHOR
1998-2001
CNN & CNN Sports Illustrated
Atlanta, GA
Produced and anchored half-hour, one hour and two hour sports programs on CNN and CNN/SI; offered high
energy delivery with great expression as well as highly developed writing and interviewing skills; produced and
narrated taped features for use on both networks.

SPORTS DIRECTOR :
KAKE-TV, WHO-TV, WCPO-TV, WOI-TV, WREG-TV, WPTV-TV, WAND-TV

ADDITIONAL SPORTS BROADCAST EXPERIENCE:
• Football play by play for Iowa State University
• Football play by play for Drake University
• Play by play for nationally renowned Drake Relays
• Hosted/produced football coaches show for Iowa State University
• Hosted/produced football coaches show for Central College
• Anchored sports talk radio shows on WHO-AM, 50,000 watt station
• Traveled with and covered multiple professional sports franchises
• Produced and hosted multiple award winning sports specials
• Basketball play-by-play for Iowa State University, Wichita State University, Drake University and University of
  Iowa
• Produced and hosted basketball coaches shows for Iowa State, Wichita State and Drake University
• Hosted pre-game, halftime and post-game basketball shows for Iowa Television Network

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
Z-Net Insurance Group
Atlanta, GA

REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE
The New England Financial Group
Des Moines, IA

EDUCATION:
BA, COMMUNICATIONS, MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, RADIO/TELEVISION, PENSACOLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:
• All Conference, All-State, & honorable mention All-American high school player
• College Scholarship player at Pensacola Junior College and Millikin University

AWARDS:
Kansas Broadcasters Association Award- Best Sports Program, 1995 & 1996
Drake Relays Media Award, 1989
Iowa AP Awards- Best Sportscast, 1987-1989