Shaun Fossett
ANCHOR/REPORTER
2007 - 2008 WBBJ-TV (Bahakel)
Jackson, Tennessee
Reporter/Weekend Anchor/Producer/Photographer
2007 WMC-TV (Raycom)
Memphis, Tennessee
News Intern
2006 Insight News
Memphis, Tennessee
Anchor, Reporter, Producer, Editor
2005 Insight News
Memphis, Tennessee
Producer, Editor
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
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