Kait Newsum
Fayetteville,TN
Summary
Over 15 years of experience in media relations, content creation, and project management. Cultivated strong relationships with media, law enforcement, public officials, and audiences to enhance the company's image and build trust. Successfully boosted viewership by 10% and reduced production time by 20% within a year. Self-motivated, goal-oriented, excelling in time management and problem-solving. Always seeking ways to streamline projects for maximum efficiency. Known for reliability & adaptability, with a quick learning curve and strong skills in analysis, communication, and teamwork. Committed to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Specialist
Army Materiel Command
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough research to support data-driven decision-making in public affairs activities.
- Monitored relevant industry trends and emerging issues to inform proactive planning and response strategies.
- Streamlined internal communications processes for greater efficiency and collaboration among departments.
- Managed media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
- Drafted speeches, talking points, and other materials that advanced the organization's mission & goals.
Digital Producer
WHNT News 19
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Named Top Author across all Nexstar Stations in U.S. (2022)
- Recognized for reaching over 5 million views from consumers in 2022
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environments, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation
- Became highly skilled in researching relevant data and shaping information into easily understandable details.
Photojournalist
WHNT News 19
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Planned and prepared for numerous on-location and studio shoots.
- Shot, edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded thousands of pictures and videos for publication.
- Recorded interviews with various subjects for breaking news, in-depth stories, criminal cases, etc. spanning two years
- Developed long-term relationships with sources, enabling access to exclusive stories and fostering trust within the community.
Director/Editor
WHNT News 19
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep programs in step with creative vision.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity by 10%.
- Crafted plans for multiple breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Chief Operating Technician
Time Warner Broadcasting
08.2008 - 11.2016
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Managed on-site broadcasts by setting up and running equipment in diverse conditions
- Kept station compliant with federal requirements by curating content and preventing inappropriate airings
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology
Alabama Fire College
AlabamaHigh School Diploma -
Homeschool
Hazel Green, AL05.2008
Skills
- AP Style Writing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Editing, Shooting
- Internal/Strategic Communications
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
- Media Relations
- Content production
- Analyzing data
Accomplishments
- Achieved Author of the Year award, with a byline that accounted for over 5 million page views with content written with accuracy and efficiency.
Writing & Research
I am passionate about writing and conducting deep research dives on all things crime, with a particular focus on stories involving murder, while delving into the motivations behind criminal behavior.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Public Affairs Specialist
Army Materiel Command
09.2023 - Current
Digital Producer
WHNT News 19
06.2021 - 08.2023
Photojournalist
WHNT News 19
06.2018 - 03.2021
Director/Editor
WHNT News 19
11.2016 - 05.2018
Chief Operating Technician
Time Warner Broadcasting
08.2008 - 11.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology
Alabama Fire College
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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