EMILY HARRISON
Virginia Beach
Summary
Experienced Journalist with more than a decade of experience in multimedia storytelling and content creation. Won an Emmy in 2021 during Hurricane Isaias for Best News Coverage. Developed impactful news articles, navigated crisis communication, and contributed to increased audience engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist/Weekend Anchor
WVEC-TV
08.2022 - Current
- Create engaging multimedia content for broadcast and online audiences, deliver timely and critical information, and adhere to tight deadlines
- Conduct in-depth research and interviews, produce accurate news stories with diverse perspectives, and manage social media platforms
- Develop strong professional relationships with sources, foster trust and credibility within the community, and engage with community members
Multimedia Journalist/Morning Reporter
WWBT-TV
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Won an Emmy Award for Best Morning Newscast in a Medium Market
- Developed, edited, and wrote high-quality news stories on a weekly basis for television, social media, and other online communications
- Utilized digital editing to create polished videos under tight deadlines
Multimedia Journalist/Weekend Anchor
KLBK-TV
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Shot high-quality videos and photos that captured the visual essence of each story while complementing the written narrative effectively
- Wrote daily news articles to the company's website, increasing viewer interaction and promoting live news coverage
- Delivered impactful reports by conducting in-depth research on complex topics, analyzing data, and synthesizing information into clear narratives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism and Political Science
Elon University
Elon, NC05.2018
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Video editing and graphic design with Adobe Premiere and EDIUS
- Strong storytelling skills and media relations
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist/Weekend Anchor
WVEC-TV
08.2022 - Current
Multimedia Journalist/Morning Reporter
WWBT-TV
08.2020 - 08.2022
Multimedia Journalist/Weekend Anchor
KLBK-TV
06.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism and Political Science
Elon University