Travis Ragsdale
Special Projects Manager at WDRB Media- Claim this Profile
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Jessica Dill
Travis is one of the best reporters I've ever worked with. His ability to handle breaking news is something very admirable. Travis doesn't read facts, he tells a story - something I believe every reporter should aim to master. Any station would be lucky to have him but I hope he stays with mine for awhile! :)
Jessica Dill
Travis is one of the best reporters I've ever worked with. His ability to handle breaking news is something very admirable. Travis doesn't read facts, he tells a story - something I believe every reporter should aim to master. Any station would be lucky to have him but I hope he stays with mine for awhile! :)
Jessica Dill
Travis is one of the best reporters I've ever worked with. His ability to handle breaking news is something very admirable. Travis doesn't read facts, he tells a story - something I believe every reporter should aim to master. Any station would be lucky to have him but I hope he stays with mine for awhile! :)
Jessica Dill
Travis is one of the best reporters I've ever worked with. His ability to handle breaking news is something very admirable. Travis doesn't read facts, he tells a story - something I believe every reporter should aim to master. Any station would be lucky to have him but I hope he stays with mine for awhile! :)
Experience
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WDRB Media
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Special Projects Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
• Leads investigative reporting unit comprised of nine full-time journalists that account for the states' most impactful stories.• Restructured pipeline of digital to broadcast communications with emphasis on clearer transfer of information to public, thereby fortifying WDRB as market news leader• Coordinate daily schedules of team members and publish dates for maximum readership/viewership and effectiveness. • Oversees 8-10 projects at any given time ensuring strict operational deadlines are met.• Advanced social media strategy to drive user experience and increase brand visibility.
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Investigative Reporter
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2022
• Investigative reporter handling multiple long-term projects involving months of research• Supervised and managed field coverage for months of protests in 2020• Maintained steady and engaged social media presence amassing more than 16,000 followers
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WRDW/WAGT News 12 26
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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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Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
• South Carolina Bureau Chief; Handling coverage of seven counties as solo reporter• Managed up to three stories each day while delivering digital coverage on tight deadline• Planned coverage for team of four reporters during Masters Golf Tournament (2013, 2014) • South Carolina Bureau Chief; Handling coverage of seven counties as solo reporter• Managed up to three stories each day while delivering digital coverage on tight deadline• Planned coverage for team of four reporters during Masters Golf Tournament (2013, 2014)
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Online Editor
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Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
• Oversaw and published all digital content for regional publication with 7,500+ circulation• Coordinated game coverage and practice recap to meet strict weekly deadline • Oversaw and published all digital content for regional publication with 7,500+ circulation• Coordinated game coverage and practice recap to meet strict weekly deadline
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WSB-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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News Intern
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Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
--Shadow reporters daily in the #1 newsroom in the U.S. --Weekly assignment desk duties --Shadow reporters daily in the #1 newsroom in the U.S. --Weekly assignment desk duties
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Multimedia Journalist
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
--Shoot, edit and write packages reporting primarily on crime in the NE Georgia region daily --Produce creative and interactive half-hour newscasts --Shoot, edit and write packages reporting primarily on crime in the NE Georgia region daily --Produce creative and interactive half-hour newscasts
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Community Assistant
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Jun 2010 - May 2012
--Tour property for prospective residents--Responsible for monitoring and safety of 200+ residents in 600+ person apartment community--Devise marketing strategies for property --Tour property for prospective residents--Responsible for monitoring and safety of 200+ residents in 600+ person apartment community--Devise marketing strategies for property
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WUOG 90.5 fm
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talk Show Host
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
--Co-host of High Noon Sports hour. Sunday's at 12:00 PM--Fill-in anchor for "Talk of the Town" Assorted news and politics around the NE Georgia area --Co-host of High Noon Sports hour. Sunday's at 12:00 PM--Fill-in anchor for "Talk of the Town" Assorted news and politics around the NE Georgia area
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The Red & Black Publishing Co.
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Recruiting Writer/News Columnist
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
--Headed recruiting coverage of 2011 "Dream Team" class. --Held weekly editorial news column. --Headed recruiting coverage of 2011 "Dream Team" class. --Held weekly editorial news column.
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Education
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The University of Georgia
Journalism, Broadcast News -
Norcross High School