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ADAM RODRIGUEZ (801) 706-2220 • [email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/reporterarod 1807 E. Deer Canyon Lane, Draper, UT 84020 SUMMARY An engaging political reporter and anchor with a degree in broadcast journalism and nine years’ experience working in local television news. EXPERIENCE Freelance Reporter, KSTU, Salt Lake City, Utah 2013 Pitched story ideas, conducted interviews, and wrote stories for nightly broadcasts. Fronted live reports in the studio and the field. Answered questions and ad-libbed with anchors. Published reports on station webpage, Facebook, and Twitter. Political Reporter, KARK, Little Rock, Arkansas 2010—2013 Responsible for covering the state legislature, elections, and other political events. Fronted multiple daily reports during legislative session, for KARK and several regional affiliates. Developed relationships with legislators, state officials, and professionals. Morning Anchor/Chief Investigator, KBOI, Boise, Idaho 2007—2010 Co-anchored 3-hour morning show Monday-Friday. Turned weekly “Truth Squad” special reports, investigating viewer concerns, asking tough questions, and holding government officials accountable. Worked as a one-man band: shooting video, writing stories, and editing. Weekend Anchor, KPVI, Pocatello, Idaho 2005—2007 Managed the production and execution of weekend broadcasts. Covered general assignment stories and breaking news as needed, with emphasis on politics and courts and crime. Legislative Intern, KTVX, Salt Lake City, Utah 2005 Worked with political reporter Chris Vanocur to cover the Utah State Legislature. QUALIFICATIONS Extensive experience reporting on politics in three states (Utah, Arkansas, and Idaho) with an emphasis on state legislatures, national and local elections, healthcare and education. Utah native, with a strong understanding of local issues and events. Skilled at making contacts and developing relationships. Excellent live shot skills. At ease covering breaking news and live events. Strong writer and storyteller. Great interviewing and active listening skills. Social media savvy. Experience posting breaking news and teases on Twitter and Facebook. Skilled videographer and editor. Familiar with Avid NewsCutter, Edius, and Final Cut Pro. Excellent producer. Familiar with iNews and EZNews. EDUCATION B.A., Broadcast Journalism, Brigham Young University April 2005
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ADAM RODRIGUEZ
(801) 706-2220 • [email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/reporterarod
1807 E. Deer Canyon Lane, Draper, UT 84020
SUMMARY
An engaging political reporter and anchor with a degree in broadcast journalism and nine years’ experience working
in local television news.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Reporter, KSTU, Salt Lake City, Utah 2013
Pitched story ideas, conducted interviews, and wrote stories for nightly broadcasts.
Fronted live reports in the studio and the field. Answered questions and ad -libbed with anchors.
Published reports on station webpage, Facebook, and Twitter.
Political Reporter, KARK, Little Rock, Arkansas 2010—2013
Responsible for covering the state legislature, elections, and other political events.
Fronted multiple daily reports during legislative session, for KARK and several regional affiliates.
Developed relationships with legislators, state officials, and professionals.
Morning Anchor/Chief Investigator, KBOI, Boise, Idaho 2007—2010
Co-anchored 3-hour morning show Monday-Friday.
Turned weekly “Truth Squad” special reports, investigating viewer concerns, asking tough
questions, and holding government officials accountable.
Worked as a one-man band: shooting video, writing stories, and editing.
Weekend Anchor, KPVI, Pocatello, Idaho 2005—2007
Managed the production and execution of weekend broadcasts.
Covered general assignment stories and breaking news as needed, with emphasis on politics and
courts and crime.
Legislative Intern, KTVX, Salt Lake City, Utah 2005
Worked with political reporter Chris Vanocur to cover the Utah State Legislature.
QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience reporting on politics in three states (Utah, Arkansas, and Idaho) with an emphasis
on state legislatures, national and local elections, healthcare and education.
Utah native, with a strong understanding of local issues and events.
Skilled at making contacts and developing relationships.
Excellent live shot skills. At ease covering breaking news and live events.
Strong writer and storyteller. Great interviewing and active listening skills.
Social media savvy. Experience posting breaking news and teases on Twitter and Facebook.
Skilled videographer and editor. Familiar with Avid NewsCutter, Edius, and Final Cut Pro.
Excellent producer. Familiar with iNews and EZNews.
EDUCATION
B.A., Broadcast Journalism, Brigham Young University April 2005
