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Jason Fechner
JasonFechnerMedia@live.com
Facebook.com/JasonFechnerTV ∙ Instagram.com/JasonFechner ∙ X.com/JasonFechner
Professional Objective
A hardworking, team-first, detail-oriented journalist and multimedia professional working to tell creative stories while building brand awareness and audience on-air, online and across the social media landscape
Experience
Spectrum News 1 - Evening Anchor/Host/MMJ (Milwaukee) November, 2018 – Present
∙ Evening anchor for 24/7 statewide news network across Wisconsin; on-air from 5:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
∙ National political anchor and contributor on Spectrum News+, Charter Communication's 24/7 national news network
∙ Launched "In Focus: Wisconsin," a Sunday morning public affairs roundtable, in late 2020
∙ Produce, shoot and edit stories as an MMJ utilizing multiple cameras, including DSLRs and 360-degree action cameras
∙ Assist reporters and producers with daily production of stories and news wheels, helping to push content to the next level
IU Health - Consultant of Public Relations (Indianapolis) April, 2017 – November, 2018
∙ Served the state's largest healthcare provider in a split public relations/social media role, consulting systemwide
∙ Created engaging social media content and develop campaigns for IU Health and Riley Hospital for Children
∙ Handled external media relations on a daily basis while contributing to public relations crisis management
WRTV – Evening Anchor/Moderator/Host/Reporter/MMJ (Indianapolis) May, 2015 – April, 2017
∙ Anchored 6:00, 7:00 & 11:00 p.m. newscasts M-F on WRTV; often shot & edited a package for 11:00 p.m. newscast
∙ Hosted "Indianapolis This Week," moderating political roundtable and interviewing politicians live in-studio
∙ Enterprised, shot, wrote & edited stories throughout the week, typically producing on tight deadlines
∙ Built Facebook audience to 27,000 in two years, achieving a 94 SEI with consistent reach and engagement
∙ Volunteered throughout the Indianapolis market for various charities and always assisted at station events
WQAD TV – Evening Anchor/Reporter/Producer (Quad Cities) August, 2006 – May, 2015
∙ Anchored 5:00, 6:00, 6:30 and 10:00 p.m. newscasts; oversaw breaking news and edited reporters’ scripts
∙ Produced newscasts often, timing and line-producing shows from the anchor desk
∙ Supported more than a dozen local charities, constantly volunteering to host events and help fundraise
∙ Lectured monthly at several area universities and colleges about journalism and social media marketing
∙ Embedded overseas with Illinois National Guard unit along the border between Egypt and Israel in 2010
Townsquare Media – B100 – Morning Radio Host February, 2015 – May, 2015
∙ Cohosted a live morning radio show on local FM Top 40 station from 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday
St. Ambrose University – Adjunct Professor (Davenport, IA) January, 2012 – June, 2012
∙ Developed and taught a senior-level course in Social Media Marketing and Journalism
WXOW – TV – Reporter (LaCrosse, WI) March, 2005 – August, 2006
∙ Enterprised and reported on a wide variety of stories, producing packages for TV and web
Education
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL & Washington, DC)
∙ Master of Science in Journalism (2004)
Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN)
∙ Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, Minor in Liberal Arts Business Administration (2001)
Professional Skills and Awards
∙ Most Loved Local TV Personality, LocalsLoveUs.com / Best Local TV News Anchor, River Cities Reader
∙ Associated Press: Best Spot News
∙ Proficient in Avid, Final Cut Pro, Pinnacle, Adobe Premiere Pro, iNews, ENPS, OPUS, WordPress
References Available Upon Request
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