John Paul Email & Phone Number

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Evening Co-Anchor for Michiana's CBS affiliate

Memphis, Tn

-Anchor several hours of morning news on Memphis' ABC affiliate. -Co-created and co-produced a new, interactive 9 a.m. newscast focused on the COVID-19 pandemic that brought in guests, medical experts, epidemiologist, to help our viewers understand the pandemic, shutdowns, and its impact. -Used ZipWhip, Megaphone, Social News Desk, Facebook, Twitter and Tagboard to have conversations and get our viewers to interact with us.-Improved ratings on our 5 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 6, 9 and 11 a.m. newscasts as much as 100% in HH, and growth in shares and demos by working alongside a team of producers to present visual and trending stories, emphasize storytelling, sound, user-generated content (UGC), graphics, and fullscreens to capture the viewer's attention. -Served as producer on our morning, mid-morning and midday programs with an emphasis on breaking news, weather, traffic and fast-paced newscasts, live reports, local and emotionally-local, urgent and trending content. -Mentor and lead new producers to help them understand the hallmarks of morning television, how to serve our viewers, craft interactive newscasts, and develop skills to improve our morning product. -Collaborated with managers including News Director, Lead Producer and General Manager to use corporate strategies to improve our morning show product.-Investigative and Consumer reporter for the station-Responsible for creating exclusive content that would help viewers save money, keep their family safe, expose waste and hold powerful accountable. -Contributed and generated evidence-based research and content for our Minneapolis sister station, KARE-11's Evidence Room franchise, during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. -Emmy-nominated reporter for consumer story about Robocalls and how to make them pay you for breaking the law. -Connect with viewers on all platforms including localmemphis.com website, @localmemphis Facebook, Twitter and mobile app.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Award-winning Anchor/Reporter.Anchor top-rated, fast growing, weekend morning newscast. Increased ratings each rating period for eight straight books. Led newscast that increased rating over 1000% in A25-54 (02/14 vs. 02/13)Worked with team of producers, photographers and editors to present visual stories using maps, graphics, sound and video, and to capture viewers attention. Gifted people-generated storyteller known for creative stand-ups and engaging live reports.Experience with multiple shifts, extreme deadlines, long-form storytelling, investigations, breaking news.Understand importance of connecting with viewers on all platforms.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Weekend Morning Assignment Editor. Began as Broadcast News intern in 2004. Offered part-time position in Fall, 2004.