Kelly Novak Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

-Launched primetime national news programs, “Cortes & Pellegrino” and "Prime News"-Line produce “The Record with Greta Van Susteren” broadcasts while managing & reacting to breaking news and last minute changes-Create and produce topical-based segments -Coordinate scripts, talking points, live interviews with high-profile talent-Collaborate with senior producers and management on long-term projects

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Produced and managed fast-paced newscasts for the station’s highest-rated program, WUSA9 News at Noon-Content produced segments to add context to local & national stories-Produced and managed continuous live news coverage including George Floyd and Juneteenth protests, daily coronavirus briefings, Election 2020 coverage, RBG funeral coverage, Jan. 6 coverage, etc.-Secured interviews and live talkbacks for various segments, reporter stories, and newscasts-Collaborated with other producers in the newsroom on elements that may be useful to other newscasts-Flexible at producing newscasts during all dayparts

Edison, Nj

-Produced dynamic newscasts that reflected the station’s mission and brand of putting local news first-Executed and coordinated elements with managers, reporters, editors, directors and assignment desk

Edison, Nj

-Wrote for various newscasts during the week and lead assignment desk coverage on weekends-Adept at writing quickly, concisely and accurately to match with video-Pitched various news stories and studio-based elements to add depth to local stories

Rye Brook, Ny

-Responsible for dispatching and guiding reporters/photographers throughout the day-Served as the main liaison between reporters and producers-Monitored stories from all sources (social media, wires, etc.)-Made calls to press contacts and sources for information and interviews-Lead daily editorial meetings with lists of all stories and valid coverage plans-Worked directly with newsroom staff on the daily creation of all news broadcasts

Arlington, Va

-Wrote introductions, talking points, and banners for segments-Live-tweeted during shows and posted segments on station’s website-Provided story ideas and support to producers-Responsible for set maintenance and changes- Assisted guests and on-air talent

Hamden, Ct

-Responsible for writing and editing scripts-Determined overall flow, pacing, and stacking of stories within the show-Oversaw pre- and post production with a team of producers, talent and crew-Researched national and on-campus entertainment stories-Lead weekly production meetings

Hamden, Ct

-Responsible for developing story ideas and assigning weekly articles-Conducted research, interviews, and wrote articles -Edited all articles in AP Style for the Arts and Life section-Provided support for missed deadlines

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Drama/Theatre Arts And Stagecraft

High School Diploma