Social Media Assistant

Marco Morfino

*** ******* ***** *, **** S***, Seattle, WA 98104

Cell: 661-***-****

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Professional Strengths

Three-time Emmy nominated producer

Proficient in ENPS, INEWS, EDIUS, Final Cut Pro, Tagboard, Megaphone, Banjo, Expression, InDesign, Zipwhip, NexGen Prophet, Aurora, and Xpri edit systems

Works well under pressure and thrives off breaking news

Leader in the newsroom

Adapts to different personalities and a strong communicator

Creative and innovative with newscasts

Accurate, precise and informative writer

Strong copywriting and editorial skills

Link to Producing work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqTKA80wskxAC1JFooHXhng Professional Experience

KING-TV, Seattle, WA October 2017 to present

News Producer

Organize, write and compile content for show rundown

Monitor and research local, national and international news wires, current events and top stories

Incorporate breaking news and create graphics for newscast

Edit scripts, video and compelling sound to capture special moments for audience

Use social media and online platforms to engage viewers

Collaborate closely with marketing team, reporters and anchors to get best product on air

Create show teases, bump shots and cold opens for newscast

Coordinate live shots and all segments for time slot

Decipher press kits, news releases and articles for live television

Brainstorm unique and creative ways to market, brand and portray different angles of stories to viewers KMGH-TV, Denver, CO August 2016 to September 2017

News Producer

Prepared, wrote and edited scripts for newscasts, oversee all production

Coordinated with reporters/photographers during live coverage and monitor all breaking news

Condensed reporter stories to fit the flow of the newscast

Monitored live satellite shots from around the world to potentially use for air

Communicated with traffic helicopter/reporter throughout the show

Gathered top stories of the day as well as feature new local stories for viewers

Monitored news wires, scanners and social media for news content

Produced diverse newscasts, including Election Day, Rockies opening day and severe weather coverage

Organized and booked guests for segments/ in studio interviews KSNV-TV, Las Vegas, NV August 2014 to August 2016

Evening News Producer- 7 p.m. newscast

Oversaw and coordinated all elements of production

Coordinated breaking news coverage

Produced special coverage Nevada caucus shows

Worked as a field producer for Las Vegas New Year’s show on the Strip

Condensed reporter stories and communicated with reporters on the ground and in the Sky 3 helicopter

Wrote stories, teases and cold opens for newscast

Monitored live/satellite feeds from across the nation to use on air

Researched local, domestic and international news gathering sites

Incorporated social media and breaking news from Banjo app into newscast

Produced 2016 Emmy nominated newscast for best breaking news team coverage for Pacific Southwest region- “Road Rage Investigation” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYVc_th0p7o KBAK/KBFX Eyewitness News, Bakersfield, CA August 2012 to August 2014 Evening News Producer- 10p newscast

Prepared and edited scripts for newscasts

Created teases and headlines for show

Trimmed and verified reporter packages

Oversaw and coordinated all elements of production

Conducted research of domestic and international news wires

Reported stories for the station’s website

Produced 2014 Emmy nominated best evening newscast for Pacific Southwest region- “Way Wildfire Coverage” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGBDiEoDJ8k

Produced 2013 Emmy nominated best evening newscast for Pacific Southwest region- “President Obama visits Kern County” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea2mAdyoCSc The Signal Newspaper, Valencia CA September 2010 to August 2012 Sports Writer, Field Reporter –Salaried “Stringer”

Reported and wrote articles for local area sporting events

Organized and formatted sports pages for print

Interviewed coaches/players for quotes and sound bites

Reviewed schedules and gathered statistics for local area sports teams

Assisted editors with highlights and summaries

Conducted field reporting for all sports

NBC Universal Sports, Westlake, CA January 2012 to May 2012 Internship- Promotions Department/Production Assistant Fox Sports Radio, Sherman Oaks, CA August 2011 to May 2012 Internship- Editor/Production Assistant

CBS/KCAL 9 Sports, Studio City, CA May 2011 to January 2012 Internship- Production Assistant

Education

California State University Northridge, CA 2008 to 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism

Graduated- May 2012 / Heritage of Excellence Honors Recipient

KCSN 88.5 - CSUN Radio station

Valley View News – CSUN Television station

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

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