This reel features a selection of weekend A-blocks with breaking news, severe weather coverage, special events, and creative show opens. As the producer of the weekend morning show, I am responsible for all editorial and production decisions without the support of an executive producer. On weekdays, I collaborate with a team of producers to build our morning newscasts.
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Weekend newscasts require balancing hard news with lighter weekend events while making sure viewers have the information they need to start their day. I use strong visuals, sound, and creative show opens to give each newscast a clear and engaging structure. Morning newscasts are often the first broadcasts to report overnight developments and breaking stories, so I select the soundbites, write the scripts, and add context.
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Segments and Interviews
This reel features interviews and produced segments from WAVE News Sunrise, including conversations with local guests and coverage of events in the community.
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Each segment involves preparing the story, coordinating with guests and the production team, and keeping the conversation clear and on time within a live newscast.
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Kentucky Oaks & Derby
I am proud to work in a city that celebrates traditions as iconic as the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Covering these events was one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences of my career, and it significantly expanded my skills as a producer.
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Race week meant unplanned live interviews and coordinating reporters, photographers, and on-air talent across multiple locations. In the control room for every Sunrise broadcast on Oaks and Derby days, I made the editorial and production calls while working remotely with field producers, anchors, and technical staff. This reel focuses on our Kentucky Oaks coverage and shows months of planning coming together on air.
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Recent Show
Not every day brings breaking news, but viewers still tune in each morning to prepare for the day ahead. Whether it's a major news day or a quieter one, I focus on delivering a strong, informative show.
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This is a recent weekday morning newscast that reflects that approach.
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Weekend fun
After producing weekend morning shows for more than a year, I've learned how to balance serious news with lighter, engaging content. I enjoy working with our anchors to turn simple stories into memorable moments that connect with viewers, often tailoring segments to their personalities and interests.
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I also like highlighting our team's work in the community whenever possible. By coordinating with the entire WAVE team, I can feature their contributions on air while helping viewers feel more connected to the people behind our newscasts.