Nicole Michelle Morten
Multimedia Reporter / Anchor /Producer /Videographer
More than five years experience gained in local television news combined with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. Dedicated, self motivated and well-traveled with a culturally diverse background. Proven reporter, videographer and compelling storyteller with an exceptional ability to quickly “think on feet” in the fast-paced news and video/film industry. Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Committed to high-quality, creative content while maintaining a strong sense of ethics.
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Water into Wine Productions, Inc.
Self Employed - July 2011 – Present
- Producing, editing, weddings, trailers, documentaries, “rock-u-mentaries, PSA’s and corporate videos.
- Responsible for maintaining the high quality of videos produced by the company.
- Accountable for setting up meetings with future clients.
- Operate and maintain video, editing and audio equipment including: Canon AX10 HD, Sennheiser Wireless microphones, Shotgun mic and Tripod, Final Cut Pro Suite Editing Software.
Internal Combustion Group, Ontario, Canada
“Dodge Viper Cup USGT 2011
Freelance Videographer
- Shot precise and action-packed racing video with a Sony EX3 that aired across national networks.
KBTX-TV, Bryan, TX. Aug. 2010 – Present
Reporter / Videographer / Fill-in Anchor
- Gather leads and interviews with the responsibility of writing, reporting, shooting and editing multiple stories on deadline.
- Maintain the ability to seamlessly multi-task in a very fast paced, high stressed environment.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with production crew and news team to keep show on pace while seamlessly meeting programming requirements.
- Serve as a station representative within the community.
WJHG-TV, Panama City Beach, Fl. Jan. 2010 – Present
Morning Reporter / Noon Producer / Fill-in Anchor
- Lead reporter for NewsChannel 7 Today
- Won an AP Award for Best Investigative Reporting with the “War on Crystal Meth”
- Ability to report, write, shoot and edit multiple stories daily and on deadline
- Perform under pressure during live reports and breaking news
- Write and produce NewsChannel 7 at Noon, a one hour newscast with live interviews and breaking news events, along with cut-ins and headlines
- Developed “Nicole Wants to Know,” a weekly franchise giving viewers an inquisitive look at the many jobs in the Florida Panhandle.
WJHG-TV, Panama City Beach, Fl . Nov. 2008 – Jan. 2010
Content Producer /Web Anchor/ Reporter /Webmaster
- Under my direction and supervision, for the very first time, WJHG.com was awarded ‘Best Website in Region,’ for two consecutive years
- Tripled the number of web users from roughly 100,000 visitors per month to nearly 300,000 continuing users per month within the first 6 months; recently set new record with over a million new and continuing users
- Revamped wjhg.com implementing a more user-friendly interface using features through Clickability and Worldnow
- Expanded viewership and usership both online and on TV by staying connected via: Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, CoverItLive and other social networking platforms
- Used Google Analytics and Clickability to aggregate web traffic and new data
- Worked daily with Gray IT to ensure and maintain latest content and features
- Developed the very first webcast, “Coverage You Can Click On,” giving users the latest news twice a day in just two minutes
- Supervised and continuously proofread, edited and updated all news content before publication
- Collaborated with news team and news producers to develop most up to date information on breaking news and general assignments
- Streamed all activity live on wjhg.com during special community events, holiday and or promotional activities
KBTX-TV / News 3, Bryan, Texas Jun. 2008 – Aug. 2008
News Reporter / Mobile Journalist Intern
- Noted by KBTX news director and staff, professors, and co-workers for superior job performance, creativity, solid work ethic, and ability to generate compelling story ideas
- Enterprised and broke stories on a daily basis that aired on the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 o’clock newscasts including vo’s, vosot’s and even packages
- Pill Popping Pets was a story I enterprised, investigated, produced, voiced and edited that aired on the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscast. It was a feat that only a few interns have accomplished at KBTX
- Shot video of a bank robbery suspect and convicted felons’ stolen vehicle and edited a VO that aired as breaking news at stations across Texas
- Mastered the ability to generate stories that have meaningful impact on readers’ lives, regardless of whether it emerges from a PTA meeting or a police blotter
- Consistently enterprised and broke stories onto the web channel including: text articles, video and graphics, even beating newspapers and T.V. stations; worked with the KBTX webmaster in the development and maintenance of the KBTX web channel
North Texas Television, Denton, Texas Aug. 2006 – May 2008
Anchor / Reporter / Video Journalist / Producer
- Reported and interviewed Presidential candidate Ron Paul during his visit to the University of North Texas
- Picked to be a Reporter Trainer for an interviewing workshop hosted by The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Produced a 30-minute daily, live newscast reaching more than 50,000 homes in North Texas
- Successfully mastered skills in order to work efficiently and effectively as a ‘One Man Band’
- Responsible for completion of assignments from inception to the delivery on air
- Consistently delivered stories and ad-libbed in a poised, credible and conversational manner
- Gained a balanced and ethical standard for news content
- Mastered the deadline
BizCom Associates, Addison, Texas Sept. 2006 – Dec. 2006
Public Relations Intern
- Gained experience in print media
- Wrote press releases, researched, updated and maintained media lists
- Developed pitches and assembled client clip books and press kits
SKILLS SUMMARY
- Proficient in Clickability and Worldnow, iNews, HTML/CSS, ENPS, Edius/Avid/Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere video editing software, IrfanView, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, Project, Power Point)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Anchorage Children’s Home – Formed partnership with Bay County Transit System to implement a ‘Safe Place’ on more than 100 Bay County Trolley buses for homeless and at-risk teens
- Bay County Health Department – Coalition Board Member
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Board Member, Webmaster
- Big Brother Big Sisters
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Minor: Social Sciences 2008
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
REFERENCES
- Mike George, KBTX News Director:
- Amanda Miller, Employer
- Tommy Thompson, Mayor of Somerville, Texas:
