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Larry Brown

Hopkins

Summary

A media professional skilled in crafting engaging and informative newscasts. Background includes overseeing live broadcasts, coordinating with reporters, and ensuring content meets high journalistic standards. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results while maintaining flexibility to adapt to breaking news and shifting priorities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Newscast Producer

Paramount/CBS, WCCO
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Directed production of live newscasts, overseeing content creation, scripting and broadcast logistics to ensure high-quality delivery under tight deadlines.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, including reporters, editors, videographers and technical staff to produce compelling audience focused content.
  • Developed and executed communication strategies to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
  • Continuously advanced industry knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on emerging trends and best practices in news production (2024 NABJ Convention Attendee)
  • Improved newscast ratings by consistently delivering timely and relevant stories.

Newscast Producer

Gray Television WOWT 6 NEWS
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Weekday producer for 6:30pm newscast and weekend newscast.
  • Provided feedback to reporters on story development and ensured content aligned with the local demographic.
  • Wrote and edited scripts to ensure clear, concise, and engaging communication.
  • Collaborated with the news team to improve storytelling and audience engagement.

Dental Customer Service Representative

Mutual of Omaha
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Communicated effectively with dental providers and policyholders, providing clear and accurate information on benefits and claims.
  • Investigated and resolved denied and pending claims, ensuring timely and accurate communication with stakeholders.
  • Co-led an inter-department newsletter to improve team morale and internal communication.
  • Provided actionable feedback to management on improving communication strategies for dental products.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Newscast Producer

E.W. Scripps, KMTV
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Co-produced two and a half hour morning show.
  • Collaborated with executive producer and technical directors to deliver content through script writing and visual elements from national outlets.
  • Participated in editorial meetings by summarizing complex stories for viewers understanding.

Newscast Producer

Gray Television KOLN/KGIN
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • Satellite produced content for Western Nebraska newscast.
  • Assisted anchors in Lincoln and North Platte newsroom with stacking morning and evening news content.
  • Updated scripts and edited videos for appropriate shows while providing effective input to improve newscast.

Education

BACHELORS OF JOURNALISM - BROADCAST JOURNALISM

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
08-2014

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS

Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL
01.2011

Skills

  • Proficient in social media content production
  • Effective team member
  • Ability to work under deadline
  • Deadline-driven mindset

Military Service

United States Navy, 1997-2005

Affiliations

  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc

Timeline

Newscast Producer

Paramount/CBS, WCCO
06.2023 - 03.2025

Newscast Producer

Gray Television WOWT 6 NEWS
03.2021 - 06.2023

Dental Customer Service Representative

Mutual of Omaha
11.2019 - 03.2021

Newscast Producer

E.W. Scripps, KMTV
01.2016 - 10.2018

Newscast Producer

Gray Television KOLN/KGIN
09.2014 - 01.2016

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS

Harold Washington College

BACHELORS OF JOURNALISM - BROADCAST JOURNALISM

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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