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 Amanda Fitzpatrick, News Reporter
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AMANDA FITZPATRICK

Objective

Highly experienced Morning News Reporter with a proven track record for handling live breaking news, live interviews and putting together packages under short deadlines.

Summary of   qualifications

 

 

More than 5 years' experience gained in commercial local news.  Popular with viewers
and proven track record of improving ratings.

Well traveled from covering Tropical Storms to the campaign trail; including the inauguration of President Barack Obama, from our Nation's Capitol.

Able to quickly
gain the trust of sources and enterprise exclusive story ideas. Quick study, and strong ability to stay calm and “think on my feet.” Compelling storyteller, professional demeanor in the newsroom and the community.

Work experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WTVD-TV/ABC11                                   Raleigh-Durham, NC 
General Assignment Reporter               [2008-2009]

     Conduct daily multiple morning live reports

       Responsible for turning daily package for afternoon shows

       Daily breaking news reports under deadline pressure

       Filled in as Host “Heart Of Carolina” public affairs program

 

WCSC-TV/Live 5 News (CBS)                   Charleston, SC
General Assignment Reporter                  [2006-2008]

    Conducted multiple morning live reports daily

       Daily breaking news reports under deadline pressure

       Live reports, interviewing, gathering news, turning daily packages,  enterprising story ideas

       Improved ratings to become #1 Morning Show

 

WALB-TV/ (NBC)                                          Albany, GA
Reporter/Producer/One-man band
               [2005-2006]

      Monitored feeds and wrote scripts

       Produced 5AM half hour newscast

       Shot breaking news overnight and reported multiple live reports daily for the morning newscasts.

 

103.9 “The Light” (Davis Broadcasting)          Columbus, GA       
Radio Deejay
                                                   [2005]

       Responsible for on-air dialogue with listeners

       Live remotes and appearance on behalf of the station

 

Education

Kennesaw State University                                    1998-2002

Bachelor of Science, Communications  3.6 GPA in major on a 4.0 scale

 

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