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JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

KLAS (CBS affiliate) Fill-in Anchor / Reporter 2018- 2021 Las Vegas, NV 

  • Cover breaking news, severe weather, crime, politics, education, and the community

  • Advance stories using social media to engage viewers on a digital platform 

  • Enterprise stories weekly for "Only on 8 News Now"

  • Develop sources to receive tips and story ideas

  • Employee of the month - August 2019

  • Nevada Hero of the Day - June 2020

Spectrum News  Anchor / Reporter 2014- 2017 Greensboro, NC 

  • Shoot, write, and edit stories on deadline for statewide 24 hour news channel on cable

  • Generate stories for ABC 45 WXLV nightly newscasts at 6 p.m. and 11p.m.

  • Regular fill-in anchor for Spectrum News and WXLV 

  • Produce web content and utilize social media to engage viewers

  • Cultivate sources in the community

 

WGXA-TV (FOX 24 / ABC 16)  Weekend Anchor /  Reporter / Producer 2012 -2014, Macon, GA 

  • Improve communication skills by enterprising original content as a one-man band

  • Produce and solo anchor weekend 10 p.m. newscasts as well as plan and assign coverage

  • File stories to all platforms on–air, online and mobile.

  • Employee of the month - March 2014

 

GoRadio (Dial Global / Westwood One) Correspondent , 2012, Los Angeles, CA

  • Interview numerous celebrities and guests on radio row at the Grammy Awards

 

KTVN Channel 2 News Intern, 2011, Reno, NV (DMA 108)        

  • Assist producers with nightly newscasts and developed writing abilities

  • Accompany reporters and write news packages

 

Wolf Pack Week Reporter / In Studio Interviewer2010-2011,  Reno, NV                                             

  • Strengthen on-camera presence by working for student run broadcast

  • Fill-in sports reporter

 

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Production Assistant, Summer 2010, Los Angeles, CA

  • Help secure sets and assist production for the hit comedy series

                                   

 

Junior League, International Member, Present

  • Volunteer with charitable women’s organization aimed at improving the community

  • Focus on building members' civic leadership skills

 

“Take the Lead” Volunteer, 2016 , Winston- Salem, NC     

  • Dancer at the annual fundraiser and secured donations to benefit a local homeless shelter

 

Marvin Piccolo School Volunteer, 2009-2011, Reno, NV                   

  • Interact with children with special needs and disabilities

  • Provide stimulating experience for students through reading activities

 

 

Division 1 Athlete at University of Nevada

  • Four-year member and starter on Women’s Soccer team

  • Records held in numerous categories

  • Nevada Scholar Athlete

  • Received Commitment Award by coaching staff 

  • NSCAA All-West region Scholar Team- Honorable Mention  

  • ESPN Second Team Academic All-District     

  • First Team All WAC and All WAC Tournament Team member                                           

  • Four-year WAC All Academic Team 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

ATHLETICS

Contact

E-mail: cristendrummond@gmail.com

Phone: 702-379-6634

             

Skills

Adobe Premeire Pro

Ad lib

AP ENPS

Competitive personality

Dalet

Formulating key questions for interviews

Final Cut Pro

iNews

Microsoft Office

Non-linear editing

Social Media

Videography

EDUCATION

University of Nevada, Reynolds School of Journalism

Bachelor of Arts:  Broadcast Journalism / Theatre

Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0

Graduated #1 in class

Dean's List

Cum Laude

Kappa Tau Alpha member

College tuition paid through athletic and academic scholarships

 

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

© 2020 by Cristen Drummond
 

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