Emily Luxen Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

- Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional and national media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure positive media coverage and feature stories. -Manage social media specialist in writing and producing compelling content and video.-Write press releases and alerts to pitch stories to media, and field all media inquiries.- Establish key performance indicators and metrics, and regularly analyze and report on media coverage, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports.- Organize press visits, tours, and interviews. Greet and facilitate on-site activities of media reporters and television crews.- Plan and coordinate press conferences and media related events.- Prepare speeches and assist subject expert colleagues across departments to prepare for media interviews.-Act as spokesperson for the organization and manage communication during crisis situations, ensuring transparency and maintaining the institution’s reputation.- Serve as emcee for major public programs. - Build and maintain strong relationships with local and state government officials.- Serve as Director of Protocol, assisting the CEO in welcoming government officials, dignitaries and other VIP visitors, orchestrating all aspects of related activities and events.

Nashville, Tn

-Identified target audience, and generate and pitch relevant, timely, impactful and community-driven stories through strong relationships with local and state officials and sources.-Researched, gathered, wrote and presented live reports for broadcast and online platforms in a clear, concise and compelling manner.-Translated complex information for viewing audience.-Anchored market's highest-rated weekend evening newscasts.-Lead anchor for 6+ hours of live coverage of a tornado outbreak in 2023, violent protests in downtown Nashville in 2020, and a mass shooting at a church in 2017.-Managed team of reporters and producers, making critical editorial decisions under tight deadlines and high pressure circumstances.-Reported breaking news, successfully multi-tasking to gather and deliver up-to-the-second information while remaining flexible and adaptable as details develop and change.-Wrote and published copy and updates on social media to keep public informed, connect with viewers, drive engagement, build trust and maintain positive brand image.-Wrote stories daily for station website using AP Style.-Utilized public speaking skills to host events for local non-profit organizations.-Hosted call-in shows on Newschannel5 Plus cable network, conducting live interviews with local leaders.-15 MidSouth Regional Emmy Nominations, and 3 Emmy Awards for reporting and anchoring.

Nashville, Tn

-Lead Reporter for highest rated 10 p.m. news in market – covered enterprise stories and breaking news under a tight deadlines on a daily basis.-Managed multiple stories and breaking news on a daily basis.-Pitched creative story ideas due to connections with local leaders.-Wrote stories for station website using AP Style.-Used social media to build following and draw viewers to newscasts.-Routinely filled in on anchor desk for weekend evening and weekend morning newscasts.

Birmingham, Al

-Developed, wrote and delivered multiple stories live on air daily under strict time constraints, calmly and effortlessly pivoting in breaking news situations.-Lead reporter on deadly tornado outbreak in April of 2011. Juggled multiple live reports under tight deadlines.-Promoted and reported stories on social media to build online following, increase viewership and drive web traffic.-Created and wrote web content daily using AP Style.-Acted as fill-in anchor for various newscasts as needed, guiding coverage from the desk while maintaining constant communication with production staff.

Wichita Falls, Tx

-After only 6 months on the job, promoted to co-anchor 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts at dominant #1 station in market.-Routinely field anchored during breaking news and big community events.-Managed staff of reporters, using exceptional news judgement to make critical editorial decisions.-Mentored new reporters, providing guidance on writing and on-air performance.-Produced, wrote and voiced daily news updates airing on radio stations across the city.-Produced the highest rated 10 p.m. newscast in market.-Recognized with award from the American Cancer Society for a story on a breast cancer survivor.-Recognized as a community leader and often asked to use public speaking skills to host events-Participated in various community events including the Wichita Adult Literacy Council, March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen “Race For The Cure,” and Children’s Miracle Network Telethon.

Columbia, Mo

-Shot, wrote and produced daily stories for evening newscasts.-Anchored morning, weekday evening, weekend newscasts.-Produced 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts.-Worked with team of reporters.-Updated station website with local news and weather.-Assisted running assignment desk by organizing equipment and answering phone.

High School Diploma

Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Activities and Societies: Journalism Scholar Journalism Ambassador Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority