Alexandra Meachum
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Successful Multimedia Journalist with more than a decade of experience. A proven track record at KTAL NBC 6 receiving multiple promotions, rising from production to main anchor and veteran reporter. Consistently providing original storytelling to inform and entertain a diverse audience. Hard work ethic and passion to always deliver the best story that impacts the most people.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist, News Reporter and Anchor
KTAL NBC 6
01.2014 - Current
- Filming and editing video and images
- Writing stories for broadcast and online platforms
- Reporting top stories, live segments, and anchoring newscast
- Producing hour-long nightly program
- Contributing daily content under strict deadlines
- Pitching relevant, impactful story ideas
- Scheduling interviews while maintaining sources
- Utilizing social media plus digital tools
- Training new reporters and assisting management
- Hosting community events and public ceremonies
Writer
SB Magazine
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Freelance writer for monthly publication
- Experience with print journalism
- Developing articles with specific angles for targeted demographic
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication And Political Science
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05.2014
Skills
- Camera work with JVC, Sony, DSLR
- Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop
- Strong, compelling writing
- In-depth and investigative journalism
- Navigating court, financial, government documents
- Vast knowledge of community including organizations, resources, and needs
- Public speaking, performing in front of large audience, delivering stories for national attention
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Represent employer in professional and personable manner
Accomplishments
Louisiana Broadcast Association's 2024 Breaking News award
Voted Best Anchor by SB Magazine subscribers in 2022
Caddo Parish Veteran Celebration Award's emcee
Southwest Louisiana Journalism Conference's Best News Writer award
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist, News Reporter and Anchor
KTAL NBC 6
01.2014 - Current
Writer
SB Magazine
05.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication And Political Science
Louisiana State University Shreveport
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