Jill Jensen Email & Phone Number

I lead an Investigative Team of reporters and problem solversI inspire reporters to find & tell accurate, balanced & compelling stories the benefit viewersI work with producers to execute clear communication with viewers utilizing multiple platforms including broadcast, web and mobileI manage OT and a tight budget during a recession and still produce award winning stories that benefit viewers

Over the past two years, I have led a team of five investigators to report stories that matter to local viewers and have resulted in several regional Emmy wins...three this month (Oct., 2010).

I lead a news staff of 17 to increase viewership in primary newscasts as well as adding new news contentI built a new set without a budget by developing community partnerships I changed the way the fleet and news materials were purchased creating service oriented contracts and built a new live truck from scratch using a retired ambulance.I strongly supported community relationships and was active in the community on several boards and children’s community theatre

Joplin, MO• Anchored 5, 6 & 10 primetime newscasts M – F• Reported as needed and worked with reporters• Oversaw the content and presentation of 5 & 6 casts

Anchored & Produced Weekend Morning Cut-insReported During the week

KOLR, CBS Affiliate – Prime Time Anchor •Anchored 6 & 10, M-F, city hall & crime reporter

Bachelors Of Art, Theatre/Speech

Masters Of Arts, Communications Studies