Experience

Hawaii News Now

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Anchor/Reporter for 6pm/6:30pm news

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Inform, enlighten and inspire people in Hawaii and beyond with stories that impact our island home. Serve as a voice for the community and leader in broadcast and digital journalism. 2017 Pacific Business News Women Who Mean Business, Women to Watch Anchor for Primary and General Election coverage Reporter for disaster coverage on Kīlauea Eruption, historic flooding and Hurricanes Lane and Hector Host for Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony Host for Relections of a Queen about Queen Liliʻuokalani Show less



Shriners Hospitals for Chldren - Honolulu

• Honolulu

• Director of Communications and Marketing

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2016

  Secured $450,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu’s first comprehensive marketing campaign and managed tv, print, radio and paid partnerships. In 2016, I received a Pele Award for a video to help kids with scoliosis and self-esteem. In 2015, our integrated communications campaign received a Koa Anvil award and television PSAs won a Koa Hammer award from the Public Relations Society of America Hawai`i Chapter. Created successful marketing videos and facebook live reports. An anti-bullying marketing video to help girls with scoliosis and self-esteem was viewed 75K times. My facebook live interview with the highest ranking Shriner in the world was viewed 11K times. Launched physician relations program and hired recognized physician relations officer. Program achieved 40% growth in patients during its first year, the highest increase by a 2-to-1 margin in Shriners’ 22-hospital system. Created patient ambassador program to spread awareness about Shriners Hospitals patients; coordinated two Hawaii Five-0 film shoots at Shriners Hospital, traveled to the Shriners Open in Las Vegas for interviews with patients and pro-golfer Tony Finau; and secured numerous stories in Hawaii media. Launched social media platforms for Shriners Honolulu. Local facebook page gained nearly 5,000 likes and grew by 382% during its second year. Wrote essays and successfully nominated Shriners physicians and medical staff for awards including 2014 and 2015 Physician of the Year and 2014 Leadership Award by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii; 2015 Young Community Leader of the Year and 40 Under 40 by Pacific Business News; and a $25,000 award for Hawaii’s favorite charity by the Servco Foundation. Show less



KITV4 News

• Honolulu, HI

• Anchor/Reporter

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2013

  Veteran broadcast journalist with solid reputation and high name recognition. Duties include anchoring, writing hard news and feature stories, coordinating segments, delivering live shots, interviewing guests and setting strategic plan for KITV4 News This Morning. Guests include newsmakers, politicians, industry experts and celebrities. When breaking news happened or big events made history, KITV considered Ms. Richardson one of its premier anchors. Some of the highlights include coverage of Senator Dan Inouye’s services in Washington, marathon anchoring during the 2011 Japan Tsunami, coverage of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and a news special titled, “War in Iraq, Through the Eyes of Hawaii’s Kids.” Ms. Richardson was awarded a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for this special. Assisted news director in search of new on-air talent and coaching current talent. Served as KITV’s field reporter at The Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island for 5 years. Expanded KITV.com through social media. The station’s Twitter site grew by 31% in 2 months. Show less



KGW

• Portland, OR

• General Assignment Reporter

  • Jul 2000 - Jul 2002

  Provided live coverage and news reports for morning and evening newscasts. Provided live coverage and news reports for morning and evening newscasts.



KGMB

• Reporter

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Focused on legislative, environmental, education and general assignment news. Covered arrival of Hokule'a Polynesian Voyaging Canoe at Easter Island. Focused on legislative, environmental, education and general assignment news. Covered arrival of Hokule'a Polynesian Voyaging Canoe at Easter Island.



WCAU TV

• Philadelphia, PA

• Investigative Intern

  • Sep 1994 - Apr 1995

  Researched stories for investigative reporter, Herb Dennenberg. Researched stories for investigative reporter, Herb Dennenberg.



CBS News

• New York, NY

• Intern

  • Jun 1994 - Aug 1994

  Started as intern and then picked up associate producer duties. Started as intern and then picked up associate producer duties.



Joan Rivers Show

• New York, NY

• Intern

  • Jun 1993 - Aug 1993