Chris Conte Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As an accomplished training and development professional, I have a longstanding history of successfully leading and executing comprehensive training programs for reporters, producers, and newsroom managers across multiple television stations. By developing and delivering tailored training sessions, I've significantly enhanced the skillsets and capabilities of media professionals, paving the way for exemplary career growth and performance.My expertise extends to editing, producing, and writing compelling video testimonials that illustrate the profound impact of our learning and leadership development initiatives. I excel in identifying and equipping subject matter experts with necessary tools, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of each training session.Setting clear expectations and timelines with station managers and trainers has been instrumental in ensuring seamless deployment and coordination of our programs. Through the implementation of a robust system to track participant growth, I utilize data-driven insights to continuously refine our training methods, enhancing outcomes and driving ratings revenue.My approach is grounded in advanced instructional design principles, derived from professional development courses, enabling me to create high-quality, impactful training materials. I foster strong, productive relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration on all training projects.Collaboration is at the core of my strategy. By working closely with trainers and station managers, I can pinpoint individual training needs and customize programs to meet specific requirements. I actively seek and integrate feedback from key partners, refining instructional design deliverables to ensure the continuous improvement and high quality of our training initiatives.Let’s connect!#TrainingAndDevelopment #MediaTraining #LeadershipDevelopment #InstructionalDesign #ProfessionalGrowth

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As an experienced journalist and media professional, I have had the privilege of traveling the continental U.S. and Europe, telling stories of national interest for 61 television stations owned by E.W. Scripps and Scripps News. I have honed my skills in coordinating story production with various producers and photographers across the country, managing teams to deliver large-scale coverage of major national news events.Utilizing advanced analytic tools like Google Analytics and Crowdtangle, I continuously monitored and enhanced station performance. My proficiency with Facebook Live has enabled me to engage with a broader audience, promoting viewership and driving ratings. In my day-to-day role, I focused on creating compelling video content that consistently outperformed competitors on digital platforms.My ability to craft unique digital content has often resulted in viral posts, further amplifying our stories’ reach. I developed strong relationships with local television stations, national networks, newspapers, and radio stations, ensuring broader coverage across digital platforms and on television. My collaboration with news directors in 61 television markets enabled me to provide content for special projects and drive impactful storytelling.I have consistently traveled to small and mid-size television markets to provide on-the-ground training for reporters, producers, and anchors. Through these initiatives, I created presentations on engaging writing and storytelling that were used in workshops across all E.W. Scripps-operated markets.Recognized as one of the strongest writers at Scripps News, my work has included producing long-form “digital only” documentaries with the OTT team, achieving massive viewership across Roku, AppleTV, and other streaming devices. My dedication to excellence in journalism earned me the honor of being named a National Press Photographers Association Reporter of the Year Finalist.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Seasoned journalist with a proven track record of success at WTVF-TV CBS in Nashville, TN. Managed teams on large-scale projects that generated hundreds of social media shares. Implemented mentorship programs to help younger reporters grow.Earned 25 Mid-South EMMY Awards and 6 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in General Assignment Reporting, Breaking News, Writing, and Feature Reporting. Reported live for CBS Evening News and CBS This Morning, including coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing.Consistently produced ratings-winning stories during sweeps periods, while also creating four award-winning 30-minute documentaries. Leveraged Facebook Live and other digital platforms to engage broader audiences, drive up viewership, and outperform competitors in website traffic and social media metrics.Recognized nationally for strong writing skills and selected as a company leadership liaison, helping implement diversity awareness training across the newsroom. Equipped with expertise in journalism, social media strategy, team management, and impactful content creation.

San Francisco Bay Area

As a Freelance Content Creator at Weebly, I collaborated closely with the marketing team to produce original brand videos that humanized the company and drove customer acquisition through digital paid channels. Responsible for conducting interviews with small business owners and making strategic editorial decisions, I helped shape Weebly's brand awareness campaign with relatable stories that resonated with the target audience.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

As a Reporter for WHAM-TV ABC in Rochester, NY, I consistently delivered lead story coverage and was recognized with two honorable mentions by the NPPA for my skills as a solo-video journalist. I demonstrated the ability to ad-lib effortlessly during breaking news situations, showcasing my adaptability and quick thinking under pressure.

As an Anchor, Reporter, and Producer at KTTC TV NBC in Rochester, MN, I demonstrated a diverse skill set and a commitment to excellence in journalism.I was an EMMY award winner in the "Weather–Single Story/Series" category for outstanding coverage of tornadoes and floods. This recognized my ability to break major stories on short deadlines, often leaving local competition scrambling to keep up.In addition to my on-air work, I was awarded four regional AP awards for best series, best feature, and severe weather coverage. This speaks to my versatility in covering a wide range of impactful stories.Beyond reporting, I am highly proficient with shooting and editing video on industry-leading platforms like AVID, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere. This technical expertise, combined with my news judgment and storytelling skills, allowed me to deliver compelling content across multiple platforms.Throughout my tenure, I consistently delivered quality work that served the local community and elevated the station's reputation. I'm seeking new opportunities to apply my talents in journalism, on-air performance, video production, and content creation.

As a Writer for WCVB-TV, Hearst-Argyle's flagship station in Boston, I collaborated closely with reporters, cultivating sources and building relationships with key media contacts across the Boston market. My role involved crafting engaging content that informed and captivated the local audience.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication And Media Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication And Media Studies