Deirnesa Jefferson
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Credentials
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Reporting, Writing and Editing Certificate
The Poynter InstituteFeb, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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WCCB Charlotte's CW
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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 and reporter
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Oct 2022 - Present
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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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Multimedia Journalist
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2022
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Gainesville's CBS4
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Reporter
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
Developed a network of news sources to help generate story ideas and news tips. • Produced compelling daily content on-air and on-line. • Enterprised exclusive stories which included racial disparity and inequity in the Alachua County school system and an in-depth look at how a shortage of public defenders affects the criminal justice system. • Helped beat the competition with effective use of digital and social media. • Often first on scene of major breaking stories including a major highway crash that gained national attention. Show less
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Cox Media Group
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Anchor/Reporter
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2017
Develop, write, produce and present radio and web news storiesProvide live coverage and live hits on locationProduce and anchor newscasts Cover breaking news live from the field through iPhone video, pictures, andweb updates
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News Reporting Intern
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Covered stories of interest on a national and local level including 2016 presidential electionReported, wrote and recorded voicers and wraps for Orlando's Morning News and Orlando's News at Noon
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Wftv Channel 9 ABC
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Intern
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
• Shadow anchors and reporters on live shots and in the field • Learn aspects of script writing and video editing • Create and develop news packages • Shadow anchors and reporters on live shots and in the field • Learn aspects of script writing and video editing • Create and develop news packages
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University of Central Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Multimedia Journalist
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Shot, edited and produced content for live newscast including PKGS, VO/VOSOTS Met daily deadlines to provide accurate, timely, and credible news pieces Covered breaking news live from the field through Facebook Live, Skype, pictures, and web updates Wrote web stories following AP style Shot, edited and produced content for live newscast including PKGS, VO/VOSOTS Met daily deadlines to provide accurate, timely, and credible news pieces Covered breaking news live from the field through Facebook Live, Skype, pictures, and web updates Wrote web stories following AP style
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Walt Disney World
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Hostess
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
Greet guests upon arrival Seat guests in the dining room Create and manage reservations within a computer system Maintain a seating chart and resolve guest situations. Greet guests upon arrival Seat guests in the dining room Create and manage reservations within a computer system Maintain a seating chart and resolve guest situations.
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Thomas J. Henry Law
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United States
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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Content Writer Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Research and write online content for several web sites maintained by Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys. • Create blog entries, web page wording, and social media updates with topics related to news, laws, statutes, politics • Research and write about legal verdicts, settlements, dangerous devices and products • Research and write online content for several web sites maintained by Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys. • Create blog entries, web page wording, and social media updates with topics related to news, laws, statutes, politics • Research and write about legal verdicts, settlements, dangerous devices and products
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24 Flix
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Orlando, Florida Area
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News/Journalist Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Write and create weekly blog content Produce, edit and co-anchor weekly entertainment talk show Schedule daily content for 24 hour live streaming on website Cover local events Write and create weekly blog content Produce, edit and co-anchor weekly entertainment talk show Schedule daily content for 24 hour live streaming on website Cover local events
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Education
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University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism -
Valencia College
Associate of Arts (AA), Journalism