Currently available for full-time, part-time or freelance on-camera/production/writing/public relations work in Orange County. If you know of anything fabulous, please send me a Facebook message. Thanks!!! Lynda EXPERIENCE: News Anchor/Reporter KBAK-TV (CBS)/KBFX-TV (FOX), Bakersfield, California 2003-2007, 2012-2014 • Anchor Eyewitness News Mornings from 5 to 7 a.m. on CBS and 7 to 9 a.m. on FOX. Position consists of relaying breaking news, ad-libbing extensively, conducting satellite interviews with celebrities, authors, chefs, DIY experts and other newsmakers, performing on-set interviews regarding community events, field reporting and anchoring/co-producing the half hour weekly show, Health Alert with Lynda Halligan. • Previously anchored the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts on CBS and 10 p.m. hour-long newscast on FOX. Reported daily for the 5 p.m. show. Filled in as a producer and weather anchor. • Write for all shows, perform live shots, oversee editing, represent station at public events, emcee live events, participate in creative meetings, book guests and remain active on social media. Host/Producer ReelzChannel (national), Albuquerque, New Mexico 2009-2012 • Launched, hosted and produced a five day a week, half hour t.v. show called “Hollywood’s Top Ten”. Wrote, researched, conceptualized topics and acted as supervisor. Produced more than 350 episodes. • Conducted celebrity interviews, hosted other Reelz shows, represented the network in various degrees, extremely involved with public relations, marketing, web development and social media. Host/Reporter Best Deals, Los Angeles, California Freelance, 2008-Present • Act as host and reporter for a consumer show, which airs on KCAL9 (formerly on KTLA5, as well). • Interview business owners and customers, write and produce packages, create show opens and closes, contribute ideas, suggest contacts and oversee the photographer/editor. Host Make A Star, Los Angeles, California 2008-2009 • Performed as national host for music competition show, which aired weekly on Fuse. • Contributed ideas on a regular basis, oversaw writing and utilized my ad-libbing skills. Producer Yahoo! Buzz, Los Angeles, California 2008 • Produced t.v. pilot for FOX and 20th Television, including field producing and segment producing. Extensive writing, interviewing and researching. Created ideas for the show, as well as individual pieces. • Participated in pitch meetings with executives. Acted as supervisor to associate producers and other staff. Worked closely with Yahoo! staff. News Writer KTTV-TV (FOX), Los Angeles, California 2007-2008 • Wrote and produced packages, VOSOTs and VOs for the FOX 11 Morning News and Good Day L.A. Used the AVID editing system. Conceptualized and researched story ideas. • Paid extremely close attention to facts, details and tight deadlines. Regularly handled breaking news situations and remained calm under intense pressure. Host/Producer QVC (national), Bloomington, Minnesota 2001-2002 • Fronted all daily live and taped segments from the Mall of America. Interviewed guests and interacted with celebrities. Emceed events and made local television, radio and public appearances. • Wrote, developed and organized all segments and packages using creativity and professionalism. • Supervised broadcasting team daily and other employees when necessary. Authorized final production schedules, shooting and editing. Generated ideas for shows and events. News Anchor/Reporter KMEG-TV (CBS), Sioux City, Iowa 1999-2001 • Anchored the hour-long morning show Monday through Friday. Produced packages daily for the evening newscasts. • Wrote or rewrote all stories and teases in newscast. Interviewed people in the community on hard news and feature topics, edited on DVC Pro, conducted live on-set interviews, performed live shots and made regular public appearances. News Anchor/Reporter/Producer KTVF-TV (NBC), Fairbanks, Alaska 1999 • Anchored the 11 p.m. newscast Monday through Friday and anchored the 6 p.m. newscast on Saturday. Produced Monday through Saturday. Wrote and rewrote all stories and teases in newscast. • Interviewed people in the community on hard news and feature topics, produced packages daily, edited on Beta, shot on Super Hi-8, built contacts in the community and made public appearances. Associate Producer/Producer KESQ-TV (ABC), Palm Springs, California 1998-1999 • Wrote stories and teases, edited on Beta, researched stories, interviewed people and made split second decisions during an hour and a half live morning program. • Conceptualized all guest topics, booked guests, planned live shots and set up satellite interviews. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts degree, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine UCLA Extension: Broadcast Journalism SKILLS: Knowledge of Microsoft Word for Windows and Macintosh Excellent oral and written communication skills Extremely creative, organized, detail-oriented and calm under pressure
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 22:52:13 +0000
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