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Currently, I am the News Director at WHTM, abc27, in Harrisburg, PA. As the News Director in Harrisburg, I am responsible for managing all operational functions and personnel within the department. Leading a team of around 60 individuals, I have navigated a complex newsroom environment and successfully enhanced team morale, fostering a more positive and collaborative work atmosphere. In addition, I successfully manage our department budget, hire all new employees, update weekly monthly, and quarterly reports, and provide consistent feedback to newsroom employees. In the past, I was the News Director, News Production Director, Website Manager, and Social Media Director in Joplin, MO. I oversaw daily operations of 3 departments including broadcast, website, and social media for two different network affiliates. I managed my department budget and hired new staff. I reviewed product to maintain journalistic and legal standards. Daily problem solving and monitoring of news developments was mandatory.

Listed skills include Television, Broadcast Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, Social Media, and 24 others.