Keelyn R.

Lovern
(740)644-9013 keely.lovern@yahoo.com
https://linkedin.com/in/keely-lovern-0a2743a7 https://keelylovern.weebly.com/

Highly motivated news reporter and anchor with background in shooting video, editing video, social media,
producing, anchoring, and reporting. Creative and dynamic self-motivator with outstanding interpersonal, on-
camera, live-reporting and writing skills who is willing to do what it takes to move forward and produce great news.

Relevant Skills:
 Adobe Premiere Pro – video editing
 Ross Inception – broadcast software
 iNews
 Strong social media skills
 Shooting video and editing video
 AP ENPS System
 Aurora Editing System
 Chyron graphics
 Microsoft Workshop
 Public speaking and presentation
 Intermediate Spanish
 Print and broadcast writing
 On-air experience

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Communications Graduated May 2018
Denison University, Granville, Ohio
 Relevant course work includes but is not limited to:
o Advanced Journalism: Worked closely with the professor who is editor of the Columbus Dispatch, Alan Miller
and completed a semester-long investigative reporting project
o New Literacy Lab: Worked with Adobe Workshop Programs, Video Blogging, Podcasts, Digital Recording
Arcadia University, London, United Kingdom (Study Abroad Program) January – April 2017
 Relevant coursework included Journalism: News and Feature Writing, Introduction to British Media
 Gained in-depth understanding cultural differences and appreciation for different perspectives
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY August – December 2014
o Introduction to Journalism: the basics of journalism and conducting ethical and interesting content

Work Experience
General Assignment Reporter and Anchor, WHIZ-TV - Zanesville, Ohio May 2018 - present
 Weekday producer and anchor at 7 and 11 PM
o choose stories to include in show and order show for relevance
o collaborate with weather and sports to make the most relevant newscast
o execute great leadership skills by starting post-show meetings to see what went well and what
improvements can be made
o manage dayside reporters to get the most out of local stories and re-write them as necessary
o edit video from NBC master page to include in show as I desire
o Live anchor experience (twice a night) and run my own teleprompter
 Weekend reporter:
o Report on breaking news (accidents, fatal crashes, house fires)
o Report and write up to 6 stories in a day, shoot video
o Write VOSOTS, packages - creative stand-up and package ideas
o Transfer stories from broadcast writing to news writing and post on website/social media
 One-on-one interviews with politicians (comfortable with high-profile interviews)
o Richard Cordray, Bob Paduchik, Troy Balderson, Mike DeWine
 In charge of managing social media presence for our news station – manage calls and emails to newsroom
 o Facebook, Twitter
 Manage personal Facebook and Twitter page to connect with community and engage them in the news
 Generate story ideas in a small-market community
 Work with media equipment and shoot video for packages and b-roll
 Work with talent coach and outside connections to get feedback and work on my on-air skills and presence

News Intern, WBNS 10TV - Columbus, Ohio February – May 2018

 Work closely with reporters and multimedia journalists on off-site locations, observing and taking notes
 Writing and recording stand-ups and receive feedback from reporters and use them to make packages and VOSOTs
 Learned and observed how to write for producing and watch live producing in control room
 Write scripts for website from a package or VOSOT for reporters and MMJ's
 Work with digital team (social media, station app, website, Twitter, Facebook)
 Produce story ideas and sit with associate producers to learn the ins and outs of producing
 Sit with reporters to clip sound bites while logging to learn how to create the best packages
 Sit at assignment desk and observe taking phone calls and learning about scanners and choosing relevant news
 Sit in on morning meetings to discuss the layout of the day and news priorities, asking questions and pitching ideas
 Writing teases, intros, tags and putting together packages for reporters
 Helped report live coverage of the primary elections
 Live coverage of funeral for police officers killed in the line of duty (also attended press conference and live tweeted)
 learn about the fast-paced environment of a large market news station and work under pressure

Reporter and Writer, The Denisonian Newspaper January – May 2018

 Research, interview, and learn to write stories for publication
 Adapt to editors wishes, come up with titles, write stories that are then published, attend content meetings to discuss
topic ideas, communicate with editors to obtain the most success

Intern, Spectrum Sports Ohio - Columbus, Ohio September 2017 - December 2017
 Observed pre-show interviews, sidelines during game, and post-game interviews with video journalists for the MLS
team, sat in control truck observing fast-paced producing during game
 Edited live football games into packages
 Worked with video producer to film video promotions for the station; learned how to use different sized cameras and
lenses for different shots and different outcomes
 Converted video and audio (football games) from television using TiVo to separate computer for editing purposes
 Wrote game match-ups and scripts for video journalists for the High School Blitz Preview show
 Co-produced an episode of High School Blitz Preview, used inception to create blocks and write scripts
 Produced tweets and Facebook posts for Spectrum Sports Ohio
 In-studio experience behind the camera practice speaking and giving sports updates

Extracurricular Activities
Varsity Swim Team – time management, leadership, conflict resolution
 Denison University Women’s Team (2014 – 2016), DIII, 2015 NCAC Champions
 University of Kentucky Women’s Team (2014)
 Granville High School Women’s Team (2010 – 2014), DII, State Champion and State Record Holder (200 Medley Relay),
All American, District Champion and record holder, Team Captain

Pi Beta Phi Sorority- volunteer work, leadership

 Denison University (2015 – 2018)

Professional References:
 George Hiotis: News Director at WHIZ TV
o ghiotis@whizmediagroup.com
 Karina Nova: Morning Anchor and Reporter at WBNS 10TV
o Karina.nova@10tv.com
 Molly Brewer
o Molly.brewer@10tv.com
 Cameron Keir: Former Associate Producer at WBNS 10TV
 o 440-897-1225
 Alan Miller: Editor of the Columbus Dispatch Newspaper
o amiller@dispatch.com