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Peoria, Illinois, United States

WEEK-TV 25 News (Market 123)https://www.25newsnow.com/authors/peter-curiIllinois Broadcasters Association Station of Year (2024)Broadcast over 50 hours of local news weekly on two networks (ABC & NBC). Assist in managing a news team of 40+ anchors, reporters, meteorologists, producers, photographers and editors. Uphold 70+ year legacy within community. Maintain market rating of being #1 local news station in DMA. Oversee on-air and digital content. Launched a 30 minute streaming exclusive 9 p.m. newscast. Collaborate with creative services, production, and sales departments. Increased communication and set quality standard within newsroom. Train and mentor team members. Execute breaking news and severe weather protocols. Implemented digital strategy to help reach corporate goals. Work within union requirements. Rearranged reporter schedules to ensure new content for shows.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

WGN-TV Chicago's Very Own Channel 9 News (Market 3)https://www.wgntv.com/author/peter-curiHelped achieve combined goal of pageviews and video views in 2023Brought knowledge from previous Nexstar stations to my hometown station, WGN-TV, to help achieve monthly and yearly corporate goals. Write, proofread, and publish content on websites, apps, social media, and newsletter. Strive to grow the website by users, pageviews, and video views. Researches and analyzes SEO data to better understand our audience. Proficiency in AP writing style and working with Wordpress. Reviews copy and corrects errors. Research Google Trends to find better ways of reaching our audience. Assisted station in achieving corporate goals for calendar year.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

WDTN-TV NBC 2 News & WBDT-TV Dayton's CW (Market 64)https://www.wdtn.com/author/peter-curiHelped grow pageviews by 17% and sessions by 21% in 2022In my year at WDTN managing a team of 4-5, we were able to grow our website pageviews by 16% and sessions by 23% from 2021 to 2022. Implemented a successful strategy that helped grow our social presence against changing algorithms. Set a newsroom standard for Digital posting expectations. Led team during May, August, and October elections. Helped grow Newsletter and App subscribers. Collaborates with Creative Services and Sales on promotions. Launched OBS studio.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

WIAT-TV CBS 42 News (Market 45)https://www.cbs42.com/author/peter-curi/Helped grow pageviews by 5% in 2021Sets the daily momentum as the Morning Digital Producer, writes breaking news, meets deadlines with a digital-first mentality, posts web-stories and manages all social media accounts, researches and analyzes SEO data to better understand our audience, proficiency in AP writing style and working with Wordpress, reviews copy and corrects errors, arranges interviews, pitches stories for newscast and digital coverage, checks references to obtain facts, prepares and produces live material, interacts with viewers on social media sites, performs special projects and other duties as assigned. Standby Digital Content Producer for regional stations impacted by severe weather (ex. Hurricane Ida)

Marquette, Michigan, United States

WJMN-TV Local 3 News (Market 183)https://www.upmatters.com/author/peter-curi/Helped grow pageviews by 48% in 2019 and 73% in 2020.Shot, wrote, edited and reported news stories. Launched digital department. Produced web exclusive content. Reported live for digital platforms such as Facebook Live and in the field. Wrote articles for the web and other social media platforms. Stories shared across the country. Managed social media accounts (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram). Scheduled social media posts. Archived video and scripts. Operated live equipment, TVU and TVU app for mobile as well as CBS Newspath and Latakoo. Produced and stacked newscasts. Produced 30 minute specials. Fill-in on-air sports anchor. Co-hosted local high school sports show. Michigan Association of Broadcasters Merit Award Winner:“Hockey UP Here: 2019 Kraft Hockeyville USA Pre-Game Show” News Special“Smooth UP Art” Use of New Media (Single Project)“FedEx Driver Shovels for Customer” Feature/Use of MediumPhotojournalist of the Year (2020)Political Interviews:Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI)Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)Senator Gary Peters (D-MI)Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI)Michigan Supreme Court Justice Megan Cavanaugh (D)Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D)Sports Interviews:Jewell Loyd (WNBA)Matt Roy (NHL)Tanner Kero (NHL)Dominik Shine (NHL)Jeff Finger (NHL)Jeff King (World’s Winningest Musher)Kraft Hockeyville USA 2019 (NHL):Craig BerubeJeff BlashillJordan BinningtonDavid PerronDylan LarkinDanny DeKeyserMitch ReinkeMacKenzie MaceachernTroy LogginsSpecial Programs:U.P. Honor Flight Mission XVIIHigh School Sports Zone (Season 3)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Carries Sales at Coyote Logistics HQUPS Peak On-Site Coordinator in Los Angeles, California (Winter 2018)

Greater Chicago Area

Journalist:• Thanos Productions (Documentary)Production Assistant:• Adidas EQT Essential Chicago Music Series• Adidas Kris Bryant MLB Chicago Photo Shoot• Dick’s Sporting Goods Fall/Winter Photo Shoot• Metro Magazine Summer Magazine Photo Shoot• Monroe & Main Winter Catalog Photo Shoot• New Life Covenant Southeast Church “Sunrise Service” EventScriptwriter:• "A Summer to Forget" Feature Screenplay• “Black Mirror” Spec Teleplay• “While You Were Away” Short Film Screenplay (Post-Production)Producer:• "Graduation Day" 8mm Short Film

Marquette, Michigan, United States

Multi-Media Journalist | Production AssistantWJMN-TV (Market 183)CBS Network AffiliateNexstar Media Group Inc.http://www.upmatters.com

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication And Media Studies, Graduated

Communication & Media Studies Major Minors: Writing & Film Studies GPA: 3.10

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Epsilon-Alpha Beta Chapter

High School, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program, Graduated