Ellis Eskew
Brownsboro, AL 35741
*****.*****@*****.***
Work Experience:
WZDX-TV FOX 54- Huntsville, AL
News Anchor/ Producer (April 2010- April 2012)
Managing reporters, photographers, editors, production staff, interns; writing compelling news content, promos, teases; researching facts, developing community contacts, interviewing, hosting, anchoring and producing the 9 o'clock news; working under strict deadlines and pressure; updating website, social networking sites; making community appearances for the station.
WHNT-TV NewsChannel 19- Huntsville, AL
News Reporter (October 2006- February 2009)
Writing compelling news content, researching facts, developing community contacts; updating website, social media networks; working under strict deadlines, performing multiple daily live shots for 5, 6, 10 o'clock news.
WDEF-TV News 12- Chattanooga, TN
News Reporter/ Photographer (October 2003- October 2006)
Writing compelling news content, shooting, digital editing, researching facts, maintaining, community contacts, working with community leaders, updating website, performing live shots.
WDNN-TV- Dalton, GA
News Reporter/ Photographer/ Anchor (March 2003- October 2003)
Writing compelling news content, shooting, editing, researching facts, anchoring, creating story ideas, producing.
Education:
Brenau University- B.A. in Mass Communications/ Broadcast Journalism
Community Involvement:
Emcee for local festivals, events, etc.
Big Sister/ Tutor to 4th grader
2nd grade Sunday School Teacher
Citizen’s Police Academy- Cleveland, TN
Run in charity 5k races throughout the year
References:
Tim Hall/ U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Spokesperson- 256-***-****
Calvin Means/ WDNN Station Manager- 706-***-****
Jim McCormick/ Family Friend- 706-***-****