ward.whitney@journalist.com
(330) 301.0235

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Anchor/Reporter/Producer - KEPR-TV - Tri Cities, WA (2010-present)
- Anchor weeknight newscasts at 5, 6, and 11 pm
- Enterprise new and relevant story ideas each day
- Present engaging LIVE shots from the field or studio
- Produce compelling and fast-paced newscasts
- Provide leadership within the newsroom
- Represent station at community events
- Manage multiple projects under strict deadline pressure

Anchor/Reporter/Producer - WKBN / WYFX - Youngstown, OH (2005-2010)
- Anchor weeknight newscasts at 5, 6, 10 and 11pm
- Write and re-write creative and accurate news stories
- Produce compelling and fast-paced newscasts
- Represent station at community events
- Maintain region-wide contacts for future news stories and tips

Anchor/Reporter/Producer - KFYR-TV - Bismarck, ND (2002-2005)
- Anchor and produce weekend edition of Night Report at 10:00 pm
- Report late-breaking news for 5, 6 and 10 pm weekday newscasts
- Host weekly Garden Show and Backyard BBQ
- Act as fill-in Anchor/Producer for Country Morning Today
- Present story ideas to News Director & General Manager

Reporter Intern - KAYU FOX 28 - Spokane, WA (2001-2002)
- Interview Public Information Officers and key witnesses
- Write stories to appear in the nightly newscast
- Present ideas to entire news team
- Follow up on past stories and gather information for updates
- Monitor network feeds and AP news wire

Reporter Intern - KING 5 & KOMO News 4 - Seattle, WA (1997)
- Shadow on-air personalities through daily assignments
- Attend morning meetings for story plans
- Observe daily newscasts


EDUCATION
B.A. - Edward R. Murrow School of Communication,Washington State Univ.
(Emphasis in Broadcast News, Minor in English)
- Eastern Washington University - Journalism & Electronic Media