Multimedia Journalist

Caitlin Leggett

Multimedia Journalist - Digital Producer - Social Media Manager

Contact:

Phone: 919-***-****

E-mail: *******.*******@*****.***

Website:http://www.caitlinleggett.com/

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EXPERIENCE

NBC4, Washington, DC— Production Assistant/Weekend Assignment Editor

September 2023 - Present

Dynamic and detail-oriented Assignment Editor with experience managing newsroom assignments, coordinating coverage plans, and ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of news stories. Proven track record of leading diverse teams, cultivating strong relationships with reporters, and maintaining high editorial standards. Adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments, with exceptional skills in story development, resource allocation, and deadline management. Passionate about delivering impactful news that resonates with audiences and drives engagement.

MSNBC, Washington, DC — Anchor Producer

March 2023 - September 2023

Work closely with producers to research, select, and locate required footage for broadcast. Assist in compiling research for anchor, and maintaining on-air updates during the live program. Gather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on-air—experience in social media and digital marketing.

Tegna/WCNC TV, Charlotte, NC — Broadcast Operator

June 2022 - March 2023

Independently produced stories and segments for broadcast.

Performed administrative tasks and worked with online News systems. Created and published content to share on all brand’s company social media profiles and partner channels to increase social media traffic.

NPR’s WUNC Radio, Durham, NC— Durham/Chapel Hill, NC — Digital Producer/Social Media Manager/News Administrative Intern

October 2020 - June 2024

Independently produced stories and segments for broadcast.

Performed administrative tasks and worked with online News systems. Created and published content to share on all brand’s company social media profiles and partner channels to increase social media traffic.

EDUCATION

Full Sail University, WinterPark, Florida— Masters of Arts

Masters of New Media Journalism

North Carolina Wesleyan University, Rocky Mount, NC— Bachelor of Arts

Majored in Mass Communications

Minored in Journalism

SKILLS

Adobe (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, Captcut, Canva)

Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Publications

NBC Washington, 2024 Former Gonzaga College High School rower heads to the Olympics

The West Virginian, 2023 We Still Matter: Woman Jailed in Hazelton Report Abuse, Unsafe Living Conditions

Poetry Anthology, 2020 “The Mad Black Woman: Diaries on the Intersectionality of a Black Woman”

Durham Magazine, 2020 “All Deliberate Speed…Durham Edition”

AWARDS

PMJA Awards 2021 Student Soft Feature, Second Place, “Durham Artists, Activists Call for New Ways to Police the Community” WUNC Radio”

RTDNA Edward Murrow Awards 2023 Excellence in Innovation “WUNC YOUTH VOICE TIKTOK”

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