John Cavazos Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Fl, Us

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Weslaco, Tx

Boston, Massachusetts

oversee all on-air, online, social media elements/staff of 630pm/10pm/11pm newscast Mon-Fri, withthe 10pm hour being the station’s flagship…aggressive coverage of breaking news and big stories…responsible for ALL content, with specific emphasis on reporter pkg scripts /live shot presentation and showcasing cold opens/big stories…copy editing all scripts/rundowns/story selection…responsible for all coverage decisions regarding crews, breaking news, etc…writing copy/anchor pkgs/building… Show more oversee all on-air, online, social media elements/staff of 630pm/10pm/11pm newscast Mon-Fri, withthe 10pm hour being the station’s flagship…aggressive coverage of breaking news and big stories…responsible for ALL content, with specific emphasis on reporter pkg scripts /live shot presentation and showcasing cold opens/big stories…copy editing all scripts/rundowns/story selection…responsible for all coverage decisions regarding crews, breaking news, etc…writing copy/anchor pkgs/building graphics/posting stories to the website…work very closely with younger producers/AP’s on writing Show less

oversee all elements/staff of morning show both on-air and online featuring multiple live/in-studio guests, multiple live shots/remotes, etc., throughout...oversaw expansion of show from 4 hours to 5 and a half hours, including building/creating rundowns for such...responsible for ALL content, from coordinating daily/future coverage, writing fresh, engaging copy, finding unique, relevant ways to showcase big stories, copy editing all scripts /rundowns/story selection, to pre-planning content… Show more oversee all elements/staff of morning show both on-air and online featuring multiple live/in-studio guests, multiple live shots/remotes, etc., throughout...oversaw expansion of show from 4 hours to 5 and a half hours, including building/creating rundowns for such...responsible for ALL content, from coordinating daily/future coverage, writing fresh, engaging copy, finding unique, relevant ways to showcase big stories, copy editing all scripts /rundowns/story selection, to pre-planning content for major remotes/sweeps periods…scheduling for all morning producers and AP's...establishing/forwarding franchises for all talent...ordering/building graphics, inc. opens, animations, etc.,...branding all AM coverage,…also maintained online “Good Day” newsletter Show less

oversee all elements/staff of two hour morning show plus several local cut-ins with emphasis on repeating top stories, weather and traffic…coordinate daily coverage with 1 day-of reporter and 1 look ahead reporter, write/copy edit all scripts, fill-in as line producer during vacations, absences, etc…establish dayside coverage plans for AM reporters…contribute to daily editorial meetings and annual sweeps periods meetings

Tampa, Fl

helped launch brand new 10pm newscast…oversee all aspects of production, including producers, reporters, and desk personnel…coordinating live coverage, live shots, editorial decisions, ordering new graphics/animations…also involved teaching/coaching of reporters, producers, and promotions department…generate story ideas and content, write/copy edit ALL stories, teases and topical promos…edit all vo’s and vo-sot’s using Avid Newscutter desktop editing

St. Petersburg, Fl

responsible for supervising on-air and online product, day/nightside producing staff and reporters…oversee lineup of afternoon and evening news wheels, all editorial decisions on content with emphasis on breaking news and weather…write/produce copy including all daily topical promos…generate story ideas and content…copy/edit/approve all reporter pkgs & vo/sot’s…Also EP of all 2002 Florida Decides coverage

Newton, Ma

produced all elements for hour and half-hour long newscasts with heavy emphasis on multiple live shots and regional coverage. Elements included but not limited to story selection, writing, ordering graphics, selecting video and soundbites, coordinating live shots/content with assignment desk/reporters, all supers and show timing. Also line-produced live continuous breaking news coverage during events like the plane crash that killed JFK Jr., Columbine, etc.

Burlington, Vt

responsible for overseeing/participating in all aspects of news department, both day to day and big picture….all budgeting/scheduling, hiring and training all staff but particularly anchors & reporters, format/content/branding, assignment editing/story selection, overall news philosophy and direction, purchasing equipment, etc….also wrote copy, produced rundowns, and anchored/reported both news and sports when necessary