Barnett Parker
Topeka, Kan. ***10
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Objective
To use my skills and experience for a news-hungry operation. Skills
*Working sources for information and interviews for stories.
*Reacting quickly and using reporters, photographers, live trucks and helicopter efficiently and wisely in responding to breaking news.
*Bringing out the best in intense, talented newsroom personnel under deadline pressure.
Employment
*Night assignment editor for KXTV in Sacramento from October 2013 to August 2016.
*Part-time copy editor for the Las Vegas Review Journal from January 2013 to October 2013.
*Night assignment editor for Fox 5 Vegas in Las Vegas from September 2008 to October 2012.
*Overnight assignment editor for KIRO TV in Seattle from 2003 to March 2008 -- and from 1998-2000.
*Night and weekend assignment editor for KWGN TV in Denver from 2000 to 2003.
*Weekend and night assignment editor for KOB TV in Albuquerque from 1997-98.
*Part-time copy editor and designer for the Albuquerque Journal in 1997.
*Part-time work as a writer and on the assignment desk for KMGH TV in Denver from 1995-96.
*Copy editor for Boulder Daily Camera in Boulder, Colo., from 1992-96.
*Assistant editor for Cable World magazine in Denver from 1989-92.
*Copy editor for Broadcast Information Services in Denver in 1988.
*Managing editor in 1986 and news editor in 1985 for Channel Guide magazine in Denver.
*Sports writer and sports copy editor from 1980-84 for Kansas City Star. Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Kansas State University References:
Tim Wells, former assistant news director KXTV, 831-***-**** ********@*****.*** Jerome Parra, former news director KXTV, 916-***-**** *************@*****.*** John Huck, anchor at Fox 5 Vegas, 702-***-****
Ed Carlos, night assignment manager at KIRO TV in Seattle, 206-***-**** 2