Zachary Garner
Television News Producer at KHQ-TV- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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KHQ-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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Television News Producer
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Jul 2019 - Present
Build, write and booth two live, 30-minute TV shows every day Write quick, punchy scripts that educate, entertain and engage Write push alerts to create engagement and drive users to the product Visualize each segment and work with production staff to achieve that vision. Execute during breaking news events and stay calm under pressure. Consistently meet tight deadlines and prioritize while balancing multiple projects. Manage reporters and serve as a home base for newsroom staff. Act as a commander during live shows, keeping everything on track- especially when things go wrong- and constantly communicating with the rest of the team. I've covered everything from the global pandemic to wildfires, riots, and national championships. Show less
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Northwest Public Broadcasting
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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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Radio News Producer
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Produced regional newscasts for 'All Things Considered' Wrote copy for broadcast Edited audio quickly but accurately. Conducted and scrubbed interviews for information Provided local reporting and occasional voice over work Consistently wrote and edited web articles. Maintained content flow for website home page. (www.nwpb.org) Mentored production interns. Produced regional newscasts for 'All Things Considered' Wrote copy for broadcast Edited audio quickly but accurately. Conducted and scrubbed interviews for information Provided local reporting and occasional voice over work Consistently wrote and edited web articles. Maintained content flow for website home page. (www.nwpb.org) Mentored production interns.
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Society of Professional Journalists
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Multimedia Journalist
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May 2017 - Jul 2019
I earned a job as a columnist and freelance journalist for sizingupthesouth.com following my internship with SPJ. Short-form, long-form and op-ed multimedia pieces on topics ranging from leaks to the public's distrust of the media to SPJ's code of ethics.Stories are designed to increase my range as a journalist and content creator.
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Student Internship
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
Worked remotely with editor Sharon Dunten while coordinating with other journalists to create insightful, educational pieces while fine-tuning my writing and reporting skills. Content spans from the Ruby Ridge shootout in Idaho to Millennials in the world of journalism.
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Porchlight Pizza
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Pullman, Washington
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Food Server
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May 2016 - Jan 2018
Ensured customer satisfaction at the most popular pizza shop in town. Coordinated and communicated with a small team to create a cohesive, efficient workforce. Was offered a management roll for ability to communicate effectively, oversee operations Ensured customer satisfaction at the most popular pizza shop in town. Coordinated and communicated with a small team to create a cohesive, efficient workforce. Was offered a management roll for ability to communicate effectively, oversee operations
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Sports Authority
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Sales representative on a competitive sales team. Specialized in personal fitness equipment and team sports. Sales representative on a competitive sales team. Specialized in personal fitness equipment and team sports.
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Grange Supply Issaquah
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United States
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Warehousing and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Truck Loader
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Filled propane, moved hay, feed and farming equipment into customer's vehicles. Filled propane, moved hay, feed and farming equipment into customer's vehicles.
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Education
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Washington State University
Bachelor's degree, Journalism and Media Production