Shaun Fossett

ANCHOR/REPORTER

 
2007 - 2008 WBBJ-TV (Bahakel)

Jackson, Tennessee



Reporter/Weekend Anchor/Producer/Photographer

  • Consistently covered breaking news live as lead night side reporter
  • Shot, edited and produced packages daily as a “one man band” for 5pm, 6pm and 10pm newscasts using DVCPro cameras and equipment; shot VOSOTs and other footage as needed . Also wrote fresh copy for internet side of news operation.
  • Anchored and produced four weekend newscasts and acted as fill-in anchor on weekdays
  • Developed and maintained close and reliable contacts with law enforcement and government officials to regularly produce story leads
  • Regularly maintained newsroom operations including determining quality news leads from viewers and generating story ideas relevant of viewing audience (covering Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky).
  • Monitored newsroom radios and consistently identified breaking news, often beating other media sources with the story




2007 WMC-TV (Raycom)

Memphis, Tennessee



News Intern

  • Shadowed night side reporters and assisted them in compiling stories for 5, 6 and 10PM newscasts
  • Conducted interviews and wrote package scripts for reporters to help meet deadlines during breaking news
  • Regularly edited video segments that aired on 5, 6 and 10PM newscasts using the EDIUS non-linear system and BitCentral video servers, often during aforementioned newscasts
  • Used and mastered the AP ENPS system
  • Regularly worked with producers and reporters, cultivating story ideas that often materialized into packages
  • Wrote and produced short packages for evening anchors
  • Worked assignment desk, where duties included answering calls from viewers, determining good news tips from viewers, updating and maintaining contact information via telephone, organizing files and other clerical needs
  • Assisted technical crew in regular tasks in field and studio




2006 Insight News

Memphis, Tennessee



Anchor, Reporter, Producer, Editor

  • Wrote and edited scripts for anchors
  •   Edited and wrote entire newscasts
  • Produced, shot and edited news packages using DV cameras and non-linear editing systems (Avid, Final Cut Pro)
  • Anchored newscasts on a regular basis and provided editorial direction for newscasts
  • Operated studio floor cameras, TelePrompTer, chyrons and determined camera positions in studio on a limited basis
  • Directed numerous newscasts




2005 Insight News

Memphis, Tennessee



Producer, Editor

  • Produced and stacked entire university newscasts that aired to tens of thousands of cable subscribers
  • Produced newscasts using Newsking software
  • Edited and performed fact-checking and research to ensure accuracy for newscasts and special programming
  • Operated floor cameras, rolled TelePrompTer, programmed chyrons and graphics and determined camera positions in studio
  • Directed numerous newscasts








Education

2002 – 2007 University of Memphis

Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Minor: Political Science



Languages

German (Read, Write, Speak)


Additional relevant skills

With over 20 years of computer usage, I am proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Windows 98/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, Quicken and numerous other applications. I am very experienced with using the Avid, Final Cut Pro and Canopus systems of video editing and can seamlessly migrate between linear and non linear editing. I have shot video using various cameras, including units that record video to P2 cards and other static digital formats. I am also highly skilled in audio editing.




References Available Upon Request