Matt Mcconico

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News Director @ FOX 21 News, KQDS-TV
Duluth, MN, US
Matt Mcconico's Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
Matt Mcconico's Contact Details
About Matt Mcconico

I am an award-winning newsroom leader. I am counted on during important and breaking news situations. I thrive on developing new ways to connect to the audience through memorable storytelling and innovative marketing. I love seeing my team grow in their craft and ratings.

Matt Mcconico's Current Company Details
FOX 21 News, KQDS-TV

Fox 21 News, Kqds-Tv

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News Director
Duluth, MN, US
Website:
fox21online.com
Employees:
46
Matt Mcconico Work Experience Details
  • Fox 21 News, Kqds-Tv
    News Director
    Fox 21 News, Kqds-Tv
    Duluth, Mn, Us
  • Honor Flight Nevada
    Guardian/Volunteer
    Honor Flight Nevada Jul 2014 - Present
  • Kbjr Television Inc.
    News Director
    Kbjr Television Inc. Apr 2022 - Feb 2024
    Duluth, Minnesota, United States
    *The most watched newscasts in the market*Rebranded two separate stations into one clear brand*Double website traffic*Station wins Emmy and Murrow Awards*Station wins most Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association’s Eric Sevareid Awards in recent history in 2024 (1st Place: Evening Newscast, 1st Place: Investigative, 1st Place: Hard Feature, 1st Place: Breaking News, Award of Merit: Investigative, Award of Merit: Soft Feature, Award of Merit: Videojournalism, Award of Merit: Lifestyle or Specialty Program)*Lead training of new newsroom software and editing system*Station-sponsored Blood Drives become biggest in the region
  • Wtvo-Tv/Wqrf-Tv
    News Director
    Wtvo-Tv/Wqrf-Tv Jan 2021 - Apr 2022
    Rockford, Illinois, United States
    *Oversee 45.5 hours of news per week*ABC & FOX rank #1 & #2 demo ratings during Chemtool chemical plant fire and explosion coverage*Launch 4pm weekly newscast on WTVO*Launch 6a-8am weekend newscast on WTVO*Launch 8am-9am weekend newscast on WQRF
  • Wpmt-Fox43
    News & Content Director
    Wpmt-Fox43 Nov 2015 - Feb 2020
    York, Pennsylvania Area
    *Oversee 47 hours of news per week.*Expand morning newscast to 6-hours (M-F).*Start Sunday night local sports show.*Start Saturday morning highlight newscast.*Partner with Give Local York raising more than $4,500,000 for local charities in two years (2018 & 2019).*For the first time, the station wins four 2020 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards(Two wins in Outstanding Television Feature Story/Report/Series, Outstanding Television Coverage of a Local Sporting Event, Outstanding Investigative Story/Report/Series).*Station nominated for five 2019 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards.*Station wins three 2019 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards(Two wins in Outstanding Television Feature Story/Report/Series, plus Judges’ Merit – Television).*Station wins three 2018 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards(Outstanding Use of Digital Media, Outstanding Television Feature Story/Report/Series, Judges’ Merit – Television).*Local Media Association Digital Innovation Awards 2018; Best Local Website (3rd) & Best New Digital Initiative (3rd).*Station wins three 2017 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards(Outstanding Use of Digital Media, Outstanding Television Feature Story/Report/Series, Judges’ Merit - Television).*Station nominated for three 2017 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Awards.*FOX43 Focal Point in-depth series on Marijuana in Pennsylvania, Diabetes, LGBTQ in Pennsylvania, PTSD for First Responders, Infertility.
  • Krxi & Kame
    News Director
    Krxi & Kame Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
    Reno, Nevada Area
    Ran duopoly newsroom with KRNV.
  • Krnv News 4-Reno, Nevada'S Nbc Affiliate
    News Director/Production Manager
    Krnv News 4-Reno, Nevada'S Nbc Affiliate Nov 2010 - Apr 2015
    Reno, Nevada Area
    *Manage News & Production departments.*Oversee Promotions Producer.*National Murrow award for News Series.*Started 19-hours of new weekly news since starting with the stations.*Associated Press TV & Radio Association Board Member (Nevada TV Representative).*Emmy nominated for Investigative Reporting versus San Francisco & Sacramento markets.*Emmy nominated for Breaking News coverage versus San Francisco & Sacramento markets.*Develop only of its kind in the nation social media / interactive newscast.*Start first in nearly 2-decades "coaches-style" college sports show.*Sports Team launches radio show on local ESPN Sports Radio station.*Start market's first 4:00pm newscast.*Start 7:00a-9:00a FOX newscast; Ratings increase from previous news programming.*5:00pm newscast watched by more people in metro area than all other local stations combined (May 2011).*Develop the new MyNews4.com showing a 200+% increase of visitors in less than two months.*Facebook likes increased by 300+% in a few months.*Institute market-first reporting with iPhone and wireless cards.*Develop partnerships with neighborhood protection group AlertID.*Guide and coach reporters on investigative stories on local and federal government.*Media Representative on Washoe County Local Emergency Planning Committee.*Host international journalists in the State Department Murrow Program tours
  • Krnv News 4-Reno, Nevada'S Nbc Affiliate
    Assistant News Director
    Krnv News 4-Reno, Nevada'S Nbc Affiliate Jan 2010 - Nov 2010
    Reno, Nevada Area
    *Improve daily focus on station brand.*Increase newscast pace while keeping in-depth reporting.*Teach and grow station staff.*Play key role in hiring of newsroom staff and talent search.*Plan election coverage*Work with GM/News Director on daily basis.
  • Wink-Tv
    Executive Producer
    Wink-Tv Sep 2006 - May 2009
    Fort Myers, Florida Area
    *Supervise and guide more than 3 hours of daily newscasts and Internet content.*Build and lead award-winning investigative and special projects team.*Plan sweeps coverage & approve sweeps packages.*Develop promotions for sweeps.*Launch 130 minutes of new content under my supervision.*Institute new media reach such as Twitter and niche topic pages on winknews.com (including Swine Flu, cancer research, criminal justice and local elections). *Use market research to develop the best newscast for our target market.*Grow and train on-air talent, producers and other behind the scenes crew.*Establish fresh concepts to gain viewer attention, connection, and story buy-in.*Appearances on radio to promote content.*Craft & execute 2006 & 2008 elections, hurricane coverage, and Spring Training special.*Schedule reporters and anchors.
  • Wink-Tv
    Investigative Producer
    Wink-Tv Aug 2005 - Sep 2006
    Fort Myers, Florida Area
    *Break story of men (up to 30 years-old) attending high school and playing varsity sports.*Uncover local police officers using diploma mills degrees to get pay raises.*Expose homebuilders using unethical contracts to bilk millions of dollars out of would-be homeowners.
  • Mcconico Consulting
    Publicity Advisor & News Release Writer
    Mcconico Consulting Feb 2005 - Aug 2005
    *Advise and guide clients on getting news coverage for events.*Write news releases.
  • Synergy Networks
    Account Executive
    Synergy Networks Jan 2005 - Aug 2005
    *Business-to-Business sales of Internet, data, telecommunications, co-location, e-mail and web solutions.*Communicate with current clients to get better use of Internet connections.*Develop concepts for business websites.
  • Wbay-Tv
    Producer
    Wbay-Tv Aug 2004 - Jan 2005
    *Highest rated newscast in the market.*Write headlines, teases, anchor leads and review reporter packages.*Improve pacing of newscast and increase story count.*Edit video for newscast when necessary.
  • Waterman Broadcasting Corp
    Producer
    Waterman Broadcasting Corp Apr 2002 - Jun 2004
    *Produce newscasts for WBBH & WZVN.
  • Wzvn, Abc 7, Fort Myers, Fl
    Producer
    Wzvn, Abc 7, Fort Myers, Fl Apr 2002 - Jun 2004
    *Expand morning newscast from 30 minutes to two hours.*Develop forward-looking morning newscast. *Serve as producer & assignment desk for multiple reporters over a five hour period per day.
  • Wbbh Nbc-2
    Producer
    Wbbh Nbc-2 Apr 2002 - Jun 2004
    *Produce forward-thinking hour long noon newscast.
  • Clear Channel Radio
    Play-By-Play, Color Commentary & Sideline Reporting
    Clear Channel Radio Sep 2001 - May 2002
    *College sporting events including football, mens & womens basketball, and hockey for University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire & University of Wisconsin - Stout.*Various high school sporting events around the Chippewa Valley including football, boys & girls basketball and hockey.*On-air three to five days per week.*Records sports and weather updates for Sports Radio 1400 WBIZ-AM.
  • Weau
    Producer
    Weau Feb 2001 - May 2002
    Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area
    *Noon & 6:00pm producer.*Work with reporters on story content.*Organize and split local news content with 5:00pm producer. *Edit vo.sots, headlines and file vo for stories.*Started as morning newscast producer for a few months.
  • University Of Wisconsin-River Falls
    Beat Writer (Sports Information Department)
    University Of Wisconsin-River Falls Aug 2000 - Dec 2000
    *Beat writer for 2000 UW-RF Women's Soccer team.
  • Kilkarney Hills Golf Course
    Pro Shop Attendant & Bar Tender
    Kilkarney Hills Golf Course Aug 2000 - Nov 2000
    *Book tee times & take greens fees.*Make drinks & cook food for patrons.
  • Wmnn
    Producer
    Wmnn Jun 2000 - Sep 2000
    *Produce newscasts on Minneapolis' only all news radio station.*Run audio board, play story sound, commercials and time newscast.*Produce sporting events for the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Timberwolves radio network broadcasts.
  • Navarre Corporation
    Promotions Intern (Netradio.Net)
    Navarre Corporation May 2000 - Sep 2000
    *Find websites to partner with NetRadio.com
  • Wrfw
    Station Manager
    Wrfw May 1998 - May 2000
    *Manage the day-to-day operations of a broadcast radio station.*Supervise the hiring, firing and discipline of station directors and on-air talent.
  • Wrfw
    Special Programming Coordinator
    Wrfw Dec 1997 - May 1998
    *Develop new department for WRFW.*Start radio broadcast of music from the UW-RF Music Department including the concern band in concert hall and jazz band in clubs.
  • Wrfw
    Promotions Director
    Wrfw May 1997 - Dec 1997
    *Underwriting sales for WRFW.*Design newspaper advertisments for WRFW.*Explore promotions opportunities for WRFW around Pierce, St. Croix and neighboring counties.
  • Student Voice Newspaper
    Columnist
    Student Voice Newspaper Sep 1998 - Jan 2000
    *Columnist in viewpoints & off beat section.*Writer of weekly or bi-weekly column on topics ranging from socks to basketball to Presidential debates.
  • Shopnbc
    Control Room & Studio Crew
    Shopnbc Jul 1996 - Jan 1998
    *Fill-in for director on break.*Run audio, robotic cameras, tapes and answer/screen calls for on-air testimonials.*Cue talent including hosts and models to cameras and give timing commands.*Run jib camera and other cameras on the floor.*Prepare sets for broadcasts.*Prepare products for on-air showcasing.*Photograph products for website.
  • Sun-Post Newspapers
    Carrier
    Sun-Post Newspapers 1993 - 1996
    *Deliver weekly newspaper to subscribers.*Named carrier of the month.
  • Golden Valley Little League
    Umpire
    Golden Valley Little League 1992 - 1994
    *Umpire for Little League baseball games.*Chosen to umpire All-Star game.

Matt Mcconico Skills

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Matt Mcconico attended University Of Wisconsin-River Falls, University Of Wisconsin-River Falls, Hopkins Senior High School.

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