Nicholas Russo
Meteorologist at NBC12 - WWBT- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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NBC12 - WWBT
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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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Meteorologist
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Oct 2018 - Present
-Anchors and produces weekend evening weather forecasts for NBC12, plus the 11am, Noon, 4pm, and 5:30pm news 3 weekdays per week. -Utilizes WSI MAX graphics and MAX Storm doppler radar. -Takes a forward-looking, lifestyle-driven and market-focused approach to weathercasting. -Can lead continuous coverage in breaking weather situations -Writes detailed weather blogs about the next big weather event -Visits schools to speak about weather and is involved with community service projects. -Highly flexible with scheduling, filling in for other weather shifts when needed. -Records weather forecasts for local radio station. -Updates station website with the latest forecast outlook. -Active on Facebook and Twitter to share content and engage with viewers. -Won a regional Emmy® award in 2020 for flash flood coverage on a weekend newscast. Show less
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WEYI - NBC25 ~ WSMH-FOX66 ~ WBSF-CW46
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Meteorologist/Reporter
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2018
Worked as weekend meteorologist and as a science/weather/human interest reporter 3 days a week Worked as weekend meteorologist and as a science/weather/human interest reporter 3 days a week
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Chief Meteorologist
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May 2015 - Sep 2016
-Anchor and produce weathercasts each weeknight for the 5, 6, and 11pm newscasts using Weather Central 3D:Live weather graphics and later, WSI MAX & MAX Storm graphics. -Lead a team of 3 meteorologists, training and mentoring the staff. -Assist News Director in the hiring of new weather talent, reviewing demo reels, conducting phone interviews, etc. -Troubleshoot issues with weather graphics computers. -Responsible for the social media presence on WOAY's Stormwatch Facebook page, with multiple posts each day. -Record daily radio hits for local pop music radio station "Nick 92.9". -Fills in for other weather shifts when needed. Show less
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Weather Anchor/MMJ
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
• Anchored and produced weathercasts on weekends, filled in for morning show weather and weekday evening weather as needed. • Responsible for severe weather coverage on weekends and weekdays as needed. • MMJ General Assignment Reporter on shift four days per week, expected to turn a daily PKG for the evening newscasts. Shot, edited, and wrote all of my own news stories on a strict deadline. • Anchored and produced weathercasts on weekends, filled in for morning show weather and weekday evening weather as needed. • Responsible for severe weather coverage on weekends and weekdays as needed. • MMJ General Assignment Reporter on shift four days per week, expected to turn a daily PKG for the evening newscasts. Shot, edited, and wrote all of my own news stories on a strict deadline.
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Lyndon State College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Anchor, Reporter, Producer
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
-Turned PKGs and VO/SOTs for a daily 5:30 pm newscast under a strict deadline, and anchored newscasts when assigned. -Worked as a MMJ/VJ, shooting, writing, and editing my own news stories. -Produced the daily 30 minute newscast at 5:30 pm, broadcasting to 14 cities and towns in Northeastern Vermont when assigned. -Turned PKGs and VO/SOTs for a daily 5:30 pm newscast under a strict deadline, and anchored newscasts when assigned. -Worked as a MMJ/VJ, shooting, writing, and editing my own news stories. -Produced the daily 30 minute newscast at 5:30 pm, broadcasting to 14 cities and towns in Northeastern Vermont when assigned.
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Education
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Lyndon State College
Television Studies, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology