David Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Missouri Area

I was part of the newsroom leadership team for KOLR/KOZL, responsible for deploying departmental resources to best cover the news of the day. I have produced special projects aired by the news department (Firefall, elections, town hall meetings). I also have produced daily newscasts (5 p.m., 6 p.m. & 10 p.m.), developing content, setting the tone and.

Responsible for publication of two peer-reviewed professional journals. Duties included coordinating with authors, reviewers, association executives, free-lance designers and printers on the content and layout of journals with a combined circulation of 20,000. Also responsible for writing, editing and proofing newsletters, brochures and other correspondence.

Responsible for all media relations, public relations and marketing for graduate school and community clinic. Other duties included operation of continuing education program and planning for special events such as commencement and convocations.

Responsible for media relations for regional university. Duties included pitching stories to local and national media outlets, responding to requests from media for interviews of faculty, students and administrators. Also responsible for writing copy for college magazine as well as student recruitment materials. Worked closely with faculty and.

Responsible for determining content and treatment of stories for the various newscasts. Additional duties included scheduling and assigning photographers and reporters to cover news and sporting events. Responsible for producing several special events including live coverage of the first Ben Hogan Greater Ozarks Open golf tournament, Firefall and election.

Responsible for the daily operations of the news department including direct supervision of 12 reporters, photographers, anchors and producers. Anchored and produced evening newscasts as well as covered the Missouri General Assembly and state government.

Anchored and produced the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. Covered the city hall beat and anchored and produced sports segments for weekend newscasts.

Bachelors, Journalism

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General Education

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