Investigative reporter
Resumes ID: 9026
Resumes Views: 5
Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Zip Code: 33626
Posted: 07.19.2023
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Job Type:
Job Category: Television,
Objective
Criminal Defense Trial attorney and Florida bar leadership with two decades of experience as an investigate reporter looking to go back to my passion - journalism. Worked at KPNX-TV in Phoenix, AZ and almost 9 years for news director Bob Jordan at WFTV in Orlando, Florida. Covered Casey Anthony, Trayvon Martin, Jodi Arias. Covered Iowa caucuses and went on the campaign trail in Arkansas at KATV.
Education:
08.25.2014 - 04.28.2016
Florida State College of Law
Juris Doctor
01.02.1999 - 10.30.1999
UCLA
Communication Studies
Work Experience:
10.01.2001 - 10.01.2003
Reporter/Fill in Anchor
KATV |
Covered General assignment, politics - related went on campaign trail
10.31.2003 - 03.31.2012
Investigative reporter
WFTV |
Hard hitting go to reporter. Emmy nominated for investigative reporter in government and politics. Covered Casey Anthony, Trayvon Martin. Broke numerous stories including taser use - DOJ stepped in and the law enforcement agency had to retrain all deputies.
Total Years Experience:
20 years
Skills:
Attorney bar in Florida and fed courts
Pacer
Lexis Nexis research certified
Poynter alum
Westlaw
Former public defender
Wrote FOIA chapter for Florida bar
Subcommittee chair for reporters handbook and 2 day reporters for workshop at the Florida Supreme Court. I put together various panels to teach reporters on how to cover Florida news.
Desired Salary:
Negotiable
Occupations:
Reporter-Government Reporter, Reporter-Investigative, Reporter-News