Dee Griffin
News Anchor at WJBF NewsChannel 6- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Public Information Officer (G290)
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)/Homeland Security -
Caregiver Fire Safety Instructor
The Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner -
Fire and Life Safety Educator
Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)
Experience
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WJBF NewsChannel 6
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Anchor
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Jul 2017 - Present
-Co-Anchor daily 4:30, 5:30pm, 7pm and 10pm newscasts -Report on special interest and long format stories -Produce 10pm newscasts as needed -Provide live reports on location -Write daily content for newscasts -Engage viewers via social media -Enterprise, research and write long format news stories -Public speaker at various community events -Co-Anchor daily 4:30, 5:30pm, 7pm and 10pm newscasts -Report on special interest and long format stories -Produce 10pm newscasts as needed -Provide live reports on location -Write daily content for newscasts -Engage viewers via social media -Enterprise, research and write long format news stories -Public speaker at various community events
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Augusta, Georgia Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Public Information Officer/Spokesperson/Fire Safety Educator
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
-Manages the internal and external messaging and branding for the Augusta Fire Department and the Augusta-Richmond Emergency Management Agency -Spokesperson for both the Augusta Fire Department and the Augusta-Richmond EMA -Responsible for managing crisis communications and responding to all media requests -Manages, coordinates and writes internal and external communications -Writes news releases, articles, newsletters and speeches for key management and stakeholders -Develops and oversees the social media platforms for both departments which has resulted in an increased viewership and digital presence -Successfully pitches stories to media representatives -Develops messaging for key senior leadership and stakeholders -Public Affairs liaison between departments and the community -Plans news conferences and prepares communication strategies for senior management -Develops and presents media training for key internal and external stakeholders -Schedules and facilitates fire safety education for local schools and organizations
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WJBF NewsChannel 6
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Reporter/Anchor
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2014
-Developed daily special assignment stories for nightly newscasts -Anchored newscasts as needed -Performed live on-camera reporting from various locations including breaking news stories -Researched, wrote and reported long format stories -Wrote and posted stories daily for social media and station website -Featured guest speaker at area community events -Developed daily special assignment stories for nightly newscasts -Anchored newscasts as needed -Performed live on-camera reporting from various locations including breaking news stories -Researched, wrote and reported long format stories -Wrote and posted stories daily for social media and station website -Featured guest speaker at area community events
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ABC24 WATN
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Anchor/Reporter
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Jan 2003 - Oct 2010
-Co-Anchor weeknight 5, 6, 9 and 10pm newscasts and develop pertinent news content -Generate contacts for news stories and exclusive interviews -Write daily news stories -Regular speaker at area schools and various community events -Moderate public forums and presentations -Local spokesperson for the American Heart Associations' "Go Red for Women" annual campaign -Volunteered for various community agencies -Co-creator and host of the annual "Dee Griffin Sunset 5k run/walk" to raise funds for LeMoyne-Owen College and the UNCF -Fill-in news reader for national broadcast of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show"
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KCTV/KSMO/tv
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Anchor/Reporter
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Apr 2001 - Dec 2002
-Weeknight/Weekend Newscast Co-Anchor -Conducted field reports on general assignment stories, live and breaking news -Developed contacts for news stories and exclusive stories -Volunteered with local charitable organizations -Featured speaker at various public events -Weeknight/Weekend Newscast Co-Anchor -Conducted field reports on general assignment stories, live and breaking news -Developed contacts for news stories and exclusive stories -Volunteered with local charitable organizations -Featured speaker at various public events
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WFSB TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Anchor/Reporter
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1997 - 2001
-Served as solo anchor for weekend 5pm and 11pm newscasts -Reported on daily general assignment stories -Produced newscasts -Moderated numerous public events -Volunteered at local schools and for non-profit organizations -Served as solo anchor for weekend 5pm and 11pm newscasts -Reported on daily general assignment stories -Produced newscasts -Moderated numerous public events -Volunteered at local schools and for non-profit organizations
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Education
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Northwestern University
Masters of Science in Journalism -
Fisk University
Bachelor of English
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