Ben Kaplan
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Experience
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WCTV
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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/MMJ
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Sep 2016 - Present
• Anchor 4, 5:30, 6, 11PM Monday-Friday newscasts • Special Projects Reporter • Major Breaking News Field Anchor/Reporter • Nightside Newsroom Manager • Community Engagement (3-time Event Lead for Relay for Life) • Service to America Award from The National Association of Broadcasters • Anchor 4, 5:30, 6, 11PM Monday-Friday newscasts • Special Projects Reporter • Major Breaking News Field Anchor/Reporter • Nightside Newsroom Manager • Community Engagement (3-time Event Lead for Relay for Life) • Service to America Award from The National Association of Broadcasters
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KFBB
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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/Sports Director
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Oct 2013 - Aug 2016
• Anchor 5,6,9 and 10 PM newscasts Monday-Friday • Feature/Special Assignment Reporter • Oversee and manage production of 3 sports reporters and daily content for sportscasts • Produce 20 minute Friday night high school sports show from September-March • Producer/manager of sports page on kfbb.com • Anchor 5,6,9 and 10 PM newscasts Monday-Friday • Feature/Special Assignment Reporter • Oversee and manage production of 3 sports reporters and daily content for sportscasts • Produce 20 minute Friday night high school sports show from September-March • Producer/manager of sports page on kfbb.com
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KXLY
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Spokane, Washington Area
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Sports Director/Sports Anchor and Reporter
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Jun 2008 - Jan 2013
Sports Director • Promoted August 2011 • Produced, anchored and edited Monday-Friday sportscasts • Coordinated coverage for three pro teams, four NCAA Division I programs and dozens of high schools • Managed the weekend sports anchor/reporter, plus sports photographers • Produced and anchored weekly Friday night high school football show during season • Produced web content for kxly.com sports section, as well as managed Facebook and Twitter pages • Experience with Avid Edit System, I-News, P2 camera Sports Anchor/Reporter • Produced, anchored and edited three five-minute weekend sportscasts • Primary reporter/shooter for Monday-Friday sportscasts Show less
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ABC 7 WWSB-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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Sports Anchor/Reporter
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Apr 2007 - Jun 2008
• Produced, anchored and edited three four-minute sportscasts plus 10-minute sportscast on Sunday night • Primary reporter/shooter for Monday-Friday sportscasts • Experience with Pinnacle edit system, ENPS, DVC PRO • Produced, anchored and edited three four-minute sportscasts plus 10-minute sportscast on Sunday night • Primary reporter/shooter for Monday-Friday sportscasts • Experience with Pinnacle edit system, ENPS, DVC PRO
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KFBB
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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/Producer/Reporter
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Jan 2005 - Apr 2007
• Produced and anchored 5:30 newscasts Monday-Friday • Co-anchored 10 p.m. newscasts Monday-Friday • Experience with Final Cut Pro, ENPS, DVC PRO, Photoshop • Produced and anchored 5:30 newscasts Monday-Friday • Co-anchored 10 p.m. newscasts Monday-Friday • Experience with Final Cut Pro, ENPS, DVC PRO, Photoshop
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FOX Sports
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant
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Nov 2002 - Jan 2005
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Education
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University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism