Grace Andrews
Nashville
Summary
Experienced broadcast news producer with 6+ years of producing live morning and evening newscasts in competitive newsroom environments. Proven ability to lead breaking news coverage, make real-time editorial decisions, and manage fast-paced live broadcasts under tight deadlines. Skilled in shaping rundowns, coordinating cross-platform newsroom teams, and delivering accurate, audience-focused journalism across linear and digital platforms.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Evening Producer / Dayside Associate Producer
WKRN (Nexstar)
Nashville, TN
10.2021 - Current
- Produce and execute weekend evening newscasts from editorial planning through live broadcast in a competitive major market environment
- Develop and manage daily rundowns, making editorial decisions on story placement, pacing, and coverage emphasis based on news value and audience relevance
- Write, edit, and fact-check broadcast scripts, headlines, teases, and transitions under strict deadlines while maintaining AP Style standards
- Lead breaking news coverage by coordinating reporters, photographers, anchors, and digital teams during rapidly developing situations
- Execute real-time show adjustments during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth flow, timing accuracy, and clear communication with control room staff
- Support weekday newsroom operations as Dayside Assignment Producer, assisting with story development, field coverage, and daily production needs
- Collaborate with newsroom leadership and digital teams to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely multi-platform news delivery
- Morning Producer
WAPT (Hearst)
Jackson, MS
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Produced daily morning newscasts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment with frequent breaking news and weather coverage
- Built and managed full show rundowns, balancing hard news, feature content, and live elements for a morning audience
- Wrote, edited, and refined broadcast copy including scripts, teases, and promotional material
- Coordinated closely with reporters, meteorologists, anchors, and production staff to execute cohesive live broadcasts
- Made real-time editorial and production decisions during breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Maintained consistent production quality and contributed to competitive ratings performance in the market
- Trained interns and entry-level producers on newsroom workflow, script writing, and live production execution
- Fred Young News Producing Fellowship
- Selected for a competitive producing fellowship focused on newsroom leadership and live broadcast execution
- Completed intensive hands-on training at WLKY in Louisville, KY, focused on editorial judgment, rundown building, and breaking news coverage
- Gained direct experience in live newscast production, newsroom operations, and storytelling strategy in a major market environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Minor in Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2019
Associate of Science - Journalism
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05-2017
Skills
- Editorial & Production: Newscast Production Breaking News Coverage Rundown Management Editorial
- Decision-Making Script Writing & Editing AP Style Story Development Live Broadcast Production
- Broadcast Systems: ENPS Control Room Operations Live Shot Coordination
- Core Strengths: Fast-Paced Decision Making Team Leadership Deadline Management Multi-Tasking Under Pressure Cross-Functional Collaboration News Judgment Problem Solving
- Social Media Familiarity
Accomplishments
Fred Young News Producing Fellowship
- Selected for a competitive producing fellowship focused on newsroom leadership and live broadcast execution
- Completed intensive hands-on training at WLKY in Louisville, KY, focused on editorial judgment, rundown building, and breaking news coverage
- Gained direct experience in live newscast production, newsroom operations, and storytelling strategy in a major market environment
Timeline
Weekend Evening Producer / Dayside Associate Producer
WKRN (Nexstar)
10.2021 - Current
WAPT (Hearst)
06.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Journalism
Pellissippi State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Minor in Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University