Mark Welp

Mark Welp Email and Phone Number

Senior Content Producer, On Air TV Host and Social Media Manager @ WTVP PBS
Normal, Illinois, United States
Mark Welp's Location
Greater Bloomington, Illinois Area, United States, United States
About Mark Welp

With over 25 years of experience in the media industry, I am a senior content producer and on-air TV host at WTVP PBS, the public television station serving central Illinois. I have a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago, My core competencies include producing, writing, and anchoring a variety of programs that inform, educate, and entertain the viewers. I have a proven track record of creating compelling and relevant content that reaches diverse audiences across multiple platforms. Some of my achievements include producing and hosting a weekly current affairs interview program, a bi-weekly feature segment, and a weekly animal rescue segment, as well as managing social media pages. My goal is to leverage my media, marketing, and storytelling experience to create positive social impact and inspire change.

Mark Welp's Current Company Details
WTVP PBS

Wtvp Pbs

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Senior Content Producer, On Air TV Host and Social Media Manager
Normal, Illinois, United States
Website:
wtvp.org
Employees:
29
Mark Welp Work Experience Details
  • Wtvp Pbs
    Senior Content Producer, On Air Tv Host And Social Media Manager
    Wtvp Pbs
    Normal, Illinois, United States
  • Wtvp Pbs
    Senior Content Producer, On Air Tv Host & Social Media Manager
    Wtvp Pbs Feb 2023 - Present
    *Produce, write and host weekly tv current affairs interview program featuring politicians, newsmakers & community leaders*Produce and host tv feature segments featuring unique, feel good stories *Produce and host weekly animal rescue segments. Over the last 17 years my work with animal shelters has resulted in the adoptions of almost four thousand dogs and cats! *Manage social media pages. Add content to drive viewers to our website and tv channels.*Program Guide editor. In charge of producing a 40-page, physical monthly guide for WTVP viewers. Responsibilities include writing articles, finding photographs, working with multiple departments on content and coordinating with the designer and printer.
  • Wmbd-Tv Channel 31
    Evening News Anchor
    Wmbd-Tv Channel 31 Oct 2020 - Feb 2023
    Peoria, Il, Us
    *Anchor primary newscasts. *Fill-in anchor and producer for newscasts. *Supervise producers and reporters. *Write stories.*Work with producers and reporters to create and edit content.*Update social media pages and station website.*Developed a successful personal Facebook page with more than ten thousand followers.
  • Wmbd-Tv Channel 31
    Television Host
    Wmbd-Tv Channel 31 Oct 2017 - Oct 2020
    Peoria, Il, Us
    *Helped revamp a morning lifestyle show with my own ideas. Viewership and social media interactions increased.*Anchor 2.5 hours of news every day. *Fill-in producer. *Write stories. *Interview newsmakers, entertainers, and non-profit organizations.*Anchor news portions of the program.
  • Wmbd-Tv Channel 31
    Morning News Anchor
    Wmbd-Tv Channel 31 Oct 2017 - Oct 2020
    Peoria, Il, Us
    WMBD This Morning - Weekdays 5-7am WMBD News at Noon - Weekdays 12-12:30pm*Anchor 2.5 hours of news every day*Fill-in anchor and producer*Write stories
  • Whoi-Tv
    Host, Writer & Producer Of "Good Company"
    Whoi-Tv 2010 - Oct 2017
    *I interview business owners and advertisers about their products and services*Write stories and interview segments*Took the tv show from concept to money-maker*Coach clients on how to get their message across and increase sales*Act as liaison between our account executives and clients during the show; Assist with account management*Create and maintain four professional Facebook pages with more than 30,000 followers.
  • Whoi-Tv
    Morning Show Anchor, Writer & Producer
    Whoi-Tv 2006 - Oct 2017
    *Co-anchor highly rated morning tv news program “Daybreak” from 5-7am*Present complex news stories in short, precise format through interviews, research and demonstrations*Write news stories, teases, interview questions*Build relationships with the audience through social media, hosting fundraising events and community events
  • University Of Missouri
    Senior Information Specialist
    University Of Missouri 2006 - 2006
    Columbia, Mo, Us
    *Advise faculty and staff concerning planning and proper use of media relations approaches.*Develop ideas, write, edit and pitch news releases and other forms of publicity for the University.*Beats include College of Veterinary Medicine; College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; College of Engineering; Dept. of Chemistry; Dept. of Psychological Sciences; College of Business; Dept. of Economics. *Track news placements.*Respond to inquiries from reporters.*Assist the director and staff with various other public relations activities for the University.
  • The Nature Conservancy
    Media Relations Specialist
    The Nature Conservancy 2003 - 2004
    Arlington, Va, Us
    *Designed & implemented marketing plan for four state programs in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska; Managed all four accounts*Placed key stories in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Kansas City Star, Des Moines Register, & Omaha World-Herald.*Cultivated and sustained relationships with key members of the media and government.*Successfully developed and pitched story ideas to print, radio, and television reporters in four states.*Responded to media inquiries by arranging interviews with staff, writing press releases & writing talking points. *Wrote stories for the Conservancy web site and magazine.*Developed and distributed brochures, fact sheets and web content.*Supervised staff of writers, graphic designers and researchers in the production of member newsletters and press kits.
  • Wicd-Tv
    News Anchor/Reporter
    Wicd-Tv 2001 - 2003
    *Solo anchor and produce three top-rated weekend newscasts*Managed a ten-person weekend news staff*Re-write and update stories for the station web site*Responsible for one to three live-shots daily
  • Kmiz-Tv
    Anchor/Reporter
    Kmiz-Tv 1997 - 2001
    2000-2001 Main Anchor*Co-anchored the 6 and 10pm weekday newscasts*Responsible for news packages 1999–2000 Weekend Anchor, Senior Reporter*Solo anchor and produce three top-rated weekend newscasts*Managed a six-person weekend news staff*Re-write and update stories for the station web site1997-1999 Reporter*Covered two to three stories daily *Shot, wrote, reported, and edited news stories
  • Kplr-Tv
    Assignment Editor
    Kplr-Tv 1999 - 1999
  • Des Peres Professional Pharmacy
    Pharmacist Assistant
    Des Peres Professional Pharmacy 1990 - 1997
    *Mastered selling select products to customers and marketing new brands*Tracked consumer buying habits and managed inventory*Handled in-house billing, insurance claims, and doctor-pharmacist relations*Explain benefits and potential side-effects of medications to customers
  • Various Film & Tv Productions
    Actor
    Various Film & Tv Productions 1992 - 1995
    Worked as a background actor in several major television and movie productions including...*The Fugitive (Movie 1993)*Rookie of the Year (Movie 1993)*The Untouchables (TV Series 1993)*Miracle on 34th Street (Movie 1994)*Primal Fear (Movie 1996)

Mark Welp Skills

Press Releases Media Relations Social Media Public Relations Facebook Television Storytelling Editing Broadcast Public Speaking Broadcast Journalism Marketing Publicity Web Content Video Production Newsletters Journalism Event Planning Radio Marketing Communications Edius Social Networking Employee Training Brand Development Microsoft Office Web Content Writing Acting Client Presentation Dispute Resolution Pharmacy Benefit Management Community Pharmacy Team Management Product Demonstration Spreadsheets Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server Broadcast Television Ap Style On Air Hosting News Writing Media Skills Training Internal Communications Strategic Communications Spokesperson Creative Writing On Air Reporting News Production News Packages Video Editing

Mark Welp Education Details

  • Heartland Community College
    Heartland Community College
    Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia
  • Columbia College Chicago
    Columbia College Chicago
    Broadcast Journalism
  • Kirkwood High School
    Kirkwood High School

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Mark Welp's current role is Senior Content Producer, On Air TV Host and Social Media Manager.

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Mark Welp attended Heartland Community College, Columbia College Chicago, Kirkwood High School.

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Mark Welp has interest in Social Media, Animal Welfare, Children.

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Mark Welp has skills like Press Releases, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Facebook, Television, Storytelling, Editing, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Broadcast Journalism, Marketing.

Who are Mark Welp's colleagues?

Mark Welp's colleagues are Ben Bier, Ben Lainhart, Todd Pilon, Chet Tomczyk, Michelle Jacobs, Tracy Simmons, Jackie Luebcke.

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