Katie Simon
Lincoln
Summary
Experienced news professional with a proven track record in leading editorial teams and managing news content. Utilizes strong editorial decision-making and strategic planning skills to drive impactful coverage. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results under tight deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive News Director
KLKN/KBSI
01.2024 - Current
- Plays a pivotal role in steering the editorial vision and operational efficiency of both KLKN and KBSI.
- Responsible for making key editorial decisions, such as selecting which stories to prioritize and how they should be presented.
- Collaborate closely with other departments, such as marketing and sales.
- Manage the departmental budget, staff schedules, recruiting and hiring.
- Adept at navigating the challenges posed by technological advancements and changes in audience behavior.
- Ensures that the organization remains competitive and relevant.
Senior Producer
The National Desk
10.2023 - 12.2024
Morning News EP
DC News Now
02.2023 - 09.2024
Morning news EP
WISH-TV
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Daily management of a large team in high-stress environment with conflicting deadlines
- Managing and supervising news staff in editing, writing and reporting
- Creating and producing energetic, interesting, and important newscasts with proper pace, flow and detail
- Supervising the control room during broadcast to oversee the presentation of news and changes in format
- Coordinating with anchor, producers and director on production needs
- Lead daily post show meetings
AM news content manager
WCPO-TV
07.2018 - 11.2019
News Producer
WHDH
10.2013 - 06.2018
- Produced various newscasts
- Selected news stories, wrote and arranged newscast
- Coordinated with live crews
Education
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Dayton
Dayton, OHSkills
- Makes Decisions Quickly
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Team Motivator
- Collaborative
- Communicate Vision
- Skilled Multi-Tasker
- Lead Large Team
- Social Media Experience
Timeline
Executive News Director
KLKN/KBSI
01.2024 - Current
Senior Producer
The National Desk
10.2023 - 12.2024
Morning News EP
DC News Now
02.2023 - 09.2024
Morning news EP
WISH-TV
11.2019 - 02.2022
AM news content manager
WCPO-TV
07.2018 - 11.2019
News Producer
WHDH
10.2013 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Dayton
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