Kevin Held

Professional Experience

Web Producer – KSDK, St. Louis, MO ▪ February 2008 – Present

Working under constant deadline to produce and post content (original stories, wire copy, reporters' stories, photo galleries and videos, etc.) on KSDK.com.
Brainstorming with the digital team on ways to achieve a variety of web traffic goals (total page views, unique visitors, video views and time on site goals).
Coordinating with show producers to promote the KSDK.com brand during daily broadcasts.
Involved in the hiring process for a fellow web producer between January and June 2011.
Participated in Project 2012, a select group of future-thinking KSDK employees convened to innovate the way the news department operates and connects with the community through social media.

Web Producer – WWLTV, New Orleans, LA ▪ September 2004 – January 2008

Responsible for overall content and look of WWLTV.com by adding new stories, pictures and videos.
Writing original stories and posting wire copy in high volume.
Turning television news scripts into print stories for the Web; working on a deadline.
Co-hosting an internet-only fantasy football show on WWLTV.com; writing sports columns exclusively for the web.

Programming and Software Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, HTML, Newsmaker, Axis Graphics, EDIUS, Filezilla FTP, VelocIT, Avid iNEWS, Adobe PhotoShop, ImageReady and Dreamweaver. Experienced in writing features, short stories, biographies, essays, editorial pieces and press releases; well versed in social networking, copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading; strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Drama/Communications – Loyola University New Orleans ▪ December 2002

References

Sandy Breland - General Manager, WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge (sbreland@wafb.com)

Kristen Gosling – Web Producer, KSDK in St. Louis (kgosling@ksdk.com)

Tom Planchet - Web Manager, WWLTV in New Orleans (tplanchet@wwltv.com)

Brian Spencer - On-Air Promotions, KSDK in St. Louis (bspencer@ksdk.com)