Kyra Jones
Phoenix
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
FOX 10 PHOENIX
12.2023 - Current
- Writes informative, entertaining and interesting stories to offer gamut of coverage to Metro Phoenix.
- Verifies factual accuracy of news stories to maintain viewer confidence.
- Finds appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences
- Remains highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
Multimedia Journalist
WSAV News 3
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Shared stories ideas to editorial staff in content areas of news, sports and entertainment.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Produced coverage via live broadcast, social media and video streaming.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Production Assistant
NBC 10 PHILADELPHIA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with newsroom operations, social media engagement, and teleprompter operation
- Supported digital team by drafting online articles and headlines
- Monitored press coverage
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2021
Skills
- Video editing
- Newswriting
- Building professional relationships
- Social media expertise
- AP style expert
- Researching information
Awards
Best Senior Capstone Presentation, Widener University, Spring 2021, Pi Gamma Mu Senior Award, Widener University, Spring 2021
Internship
- FOX 29 PHILADELPHIA
- Intern | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | September 2019-December 2019
Leadership Experience
- THE BREATHE CAMPAIGN
- Senior Capstone | Widener University | September 2020 - May 2021
- Developed and executed a year-long public awareness campaign focused on mental health resources
- Conducted research on audience engagement strategies to effectively communicate key messages
- Created a peer-to-peer support initiative with branded materials, including a newly designed logo
- Produced and hosted an informative podcast to expand the campaign’s reach and engagement
- Led content strategy, including digital storytelling and media outreach
Timeline
Associate Producer
FOX 10 PHOENIX
12.2023 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
WSAV News 3
07.2022 - 07.2023
Production Assistant
NBC 10 PHILADELPHIA
10.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Widener University
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