Amanda Meadows @Gridlockgoddess Email & Phone Number

I'm the Traffic Anchor for WJLA, NewsChannel7 in Washington, DC. The busiest roads I've ever had to help drivers navigate. And I love it! You can catch me every morning from 4:30 am until 9:00 am.

Richmond, Virginia Area

As the traffic reporter for Channel 6/WTVR in Richmond I served as the station’s #1 source for commuter-related local breaking news. In addition to my on-air responsibilities, my duties included creating maps and support graphics for on-air reports during the morning and evening commute. I also updated the traffic web page, sent out breaking traffic news alerts and tweeted the latest conditions constantly. If needed I produced live to tape segments as well, for the noon, 11 o’clock and weekend… Show more As the traffic reporter for Channel 6/WTVR in Richmond I served as the station’s #1 source for commuter-related local breaking news. In addition to my on-air responsibilities, my duties included creating maps and support graphics for on-air reports during the morning and evening commute. I also updated the traffic web page, sent out breaking traffic news alerts and tweeted the latest conditions constantly. If needed I produced live to tape segments as well, for the noon, 11 o’clock and weekend shows. Show less

Working as a part time on air personality I broadcast on 100.5 Max FM and 97.3 The Eagle each weekend for about 5 years. I loved it so much I traveled back from Richmond every single weekend for a year to broadcast on The Eagle.

Traffic reporter providing live or live-to-tape segments for a variety of AM and FM radio stations in the Hampton Roads, Virginia market. Responsibilities include meeting on-air windows for four to seven stations and writing news briefs for Metro affiliates. Also produce traffic reports for Metro stations while reporting and fill in on-air as needed at WAVY TV10 and WTKR NewsChannel 3, the NBC and CBS affiliates in Hampton Roads.

Working in both part-time and full-time capacities at the CBS affiliate in Hampton Roads, I wore many hats including; audio operator, studio/field photographer, editor, assignment desk, associate producer, and fill-in reporter. As the traffic web site producer I met deadlines, incorporated graphics and organized traffic content to create a viewer friendly environment on-line. I also learned many vital skills, including providing technical assistance for live shots (both in-station and in the… Show more Working in both part-time and full-time capacities at the CBS affiliate in Hampton Roads, I wore many hats including; audio operator, studio/field photographer, editor, assignment desk, associate producer, and fill-in reporter. As the traffic web site producer I met deadlines, incorporated graphics and organized traffic content to create a viewer friendly environment on-line. I also learned many vital skills, including providing technical assistance for live shots (both in-station and in the field), running cameras, and writing and editing packages. Show less

Working in both part-time and full-time capacities at the CBS affiliate for Hampton Roads, I wore many hats including: production technician, audio board operator, computer graphics op, field producer, editor, associate producer, and fill-in reporter. I also worked on the traffic website, met deadlines, incorporated graphics and organized traffic content to create a viewer friendly environment on-line. Learned many vital skills including providing technical assistance for live shots (both… Show more Working in both part-time and full-time capacities at the CBS affiliate for Hampton Roads, I wore many hats including: production technician, audio board operator, computer graphics op, field producer, editor, associate producer, and fill-in reporter. I also worked on the traffic website, met deadlines, incorporated graphics and organized traffic content to create a viewer friendly environment on-line. Learned many vital skills including providing technical assistance for live shots (both in-station and in the field), ran cameras, wrote and edited packages/shows, and assisted in all aspects of news program production. During my time at WTKR, I seized all learning opportunities presented. Show less

B.A. In Communications, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Contributing Writer- Campus Chronicle Reporter and Anchor- HPU News

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Film School, Film History

Film School, Film/Cinema/Video Studies