Mary Gordon
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic News & Content Manager with expertise in project coordination, community engagement, and creative storytelling. Proven track record of leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
News & Content Manager
WMBD-TV Nexstar
Peoria, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Led daily news coverage initiatives by coordinating with reporters and videographers to create impactful stories. Proactively engaged community relationships to enhance interview opportunities and project communication strategies.
- Collaborated with news teams to ensure alignment of editorial vision and content quality.
- Managed content calendars, ensuring timely delivery of corporate initiatives and promotional materials.
- Coordinated scheduling of weather remotes, sports coverage, and special live segments. Collaborated with creative services to enhance event promotions.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Organized and led editorial meetings to enhance collaboration and ensure thorough review of proposed stories.
Assignment Editor
WMBD- TV Nexstar
Peoria, IL
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Coordinated daily news coverage priorities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with reporters to develop story angles, enhancing news relevance and audience engagement.
- Monitored breaking news developments, facilitating rapid response and content updates for broadcast.
- Managed assignment desk operations, streamlining communication between field crews and newsroom staff.
News Videographer
WMBD-TV Nexstar
Peoria, IL
08.1996 - 08.2020
- Produced high-quality video content for news stories and live shots.
- Collaborated with producers to develop creative concepts tailored for newscasts.
- Edited footage using avid and adobe premiere.
- Managed video equipment inventory, ensuring readiness for daily news coverage.
- Developed creative approaches to news stories to create unique and engaging content.
- Trained new staff on videography techniques and equipment operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1995
Associate of Science - Radio And Television
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-1993
Skills
- Daily Newsroom Planing
- Newsroom operations oversight
- Project leadership
- Community Involvement
- Video Editing
Timeline
News & Content Manager
WMBD-TV Nexstar
03.2023 - Current
Assignment Editor
WMBD- TV Nexstar
08.2020 - 03.2023
News Videographer
WMBD-TV Nexstar
08.1996 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Illinois State University
Associate of Science - Radio And Television
Illinois Central College