David Douglas daviddouglas.tv abqsnj@r.postjobfree.com
journalist Madison, WI
A creative communicator who believes the world is full of stories waiting to be told.
experience
Reporter June 2008-Present
WISC-TV (CBS) Madison, WI
Produce compelling, people-focused enterprise stories to lead the market s #1 10 p.m. newscast.
Special focus on investigative angles, while always looking past this happened today.
Intensive, daily use of social media platforms, meaningfully connecting with users and driving viewership.
Produce, shoot, write, edit, deploy microwave trucks, and do whatever it takes to get the story.
Reporter/Anchor/Producer June 2006-May 2008
WVIR-TV (NBC) Charlottesville, VA
Delivered commanding live reports that pulled viewers into stories.
Shot and edited video, turning multiple stories a day on tight deadlines.
Broke news by developing strong sources on assigned beat.
Promoted to Weekend Anchor after one year.
Produced state-focused weekend shows, developing familiarity with SNG booking and technology.
Special Projects Intern Summer 2004
WFOR-TV (CBS) Miami, FL
Produced features as off-camera reporter; researched topics, conducted interviews, scripted stories,
collaborated with photographers, editors and news managers to create an overall look for each piece.
Worked under tight deadlines writing daily news packages voiced by primary anchors.
Entrusted with confidential research duties for multiple CBS4 I-TEAM investigations.
awards
WI BROADCASTERS ASSOC. BEST LIVE ON SCENE REPORTER 2011
EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD QUADRUPLE HOMICIDE, BREAKING NEWS, REGION 4 2010
ASSOCIATED PRESS, VIRGINIA TO LIVE AGAIN, FEATURE STORY 2008
BEA FESTIVAL, FIRST PLACE PHOENIX14NEWS, COLLEGE NEWSCAST 2005
BEA FESTIVAL, FIRST PLACE I-TEAM: FACEBOOK FEAR, FEATURE STORY 2005
BEA FESTIVAL, SECOND PLACE PHOENIX14NEWS, COLLEGE NEWSCAST 2004
member
Investigative Reporters & Editors
skills
Final Cut Studio Adobe Creative Suite Avid NewsCutter, Interplay, iNews AP ENPS MS Office
Shooting Lighting Techniques ENG & SNG Technology Graphic Design
education
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Communication May 2006
Elon University, Elon, NC