Mya Holloway
Monroe,LA
Summary
Dynamic broadcast journalist with a proven track record at Nexstar, excelling in live reporting and newsroom collaboration. Mastered multimedia journalism, enhancing audience engagement through compelling storytelling and technical savvy in video editing. Achieved notable efficiency in breaking news coverage, leveraging strong writing skills and adaptive learning capacity to meet rigorous deadlines.
Energetic and articulate communicator with passion for storytelling and knack for engaging audiences. Equipped with comprehensive understanding of news production and on-air presentation, including scriptwriting and segment planning. Committed to delivering impactful broadcasts that inform and captivate viewers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Anchor
Nexstar
12.2024 - Current
- Maximized broadcast quality by working closely with technical teams to troubleshoot potential issues before going live on air.
- Adhered to strict deadlines while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted in-depth research to ensure accurate reporting of local, national, and international news stories.
- Enhanced viewer engagement by incorporating breaking news stories and relevant topics into weekend broadcasts.
- Adapted quickly to breaking news situations, providing accurate and timely updates to viewers throughout the duration of the event.
- Maintained composure under pressure while delivering live coverage of breaking news events, ensuring smooth transitions between stories.
- Fostered a positive work environment by effectively collaborating with co-anchors, producers, and crew members to produce top-notch weekend broadcasts.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming broadcasts and engage with viewers directly, increasing overall audience reach.
- Delivered clear and concise live reports, providing viewers with crucial information during time-sensitive situations.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining the scriptwriting process through effective communication and collaboration with fellow anchors and writers.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering a network of reliable sources for exclusive interviews and story leads.
Multimedia Journalist
Nexstar
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strong professional relationships with sources, fostering trust and credibility within the community.
- Covered breaking news events quickly and accurately under challenging conditions while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Contributed to award-winning projects through exceptional teamwork and collaboration among journalists from different backgrounds.
- Streamlined news production processes by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing assignments.
- Edited photos and created graphics for publication.
- Produced engaging videos that provided viewers with concise summaries or captivating interviews related to the topic at hand.
- Optimized content for search engines, improving visibility and driving more traffic to online articles.
- Adapted reporting style for multiple formats including print, digital, broadcast, podcasts, or live-streams as needed for maximum impact.
- Monitored website and social media traffic.
- Fact-checked videos and articles before publishing.
- Maintained high journalistic standards with thorough fact-checking and sound ethical practices in reporting.
- Created multimedia packages, including written articles, photographs, and videos, offering comprehensive coverage of important events.
Digital Reporter
Nexstar
01.2024 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LASkills
- Broadcast journalism
- Newsroom collaboration
- Deadline management
- Adaptive learning capacity
- Reporting news
- Breaking news coverage
- Video editing proficiency
- Gathering information
- Video editing
- Photo editing
- Multimedia journalism
- Conducting interviews
- News writing
- Strong writing skills
- Building professional relationships
- Digital media
- On-scene reporting
- SEO
- Storytelling
- Researching information
- Live reporting
Timeline
Weekend Anchor
Nexstar
12.2024 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
Nexstar
06.2024 - Current
Digital Reporter
Nexstar
01.2024 - Current
No Degree - General Studies
Louisiana Delta Community College
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