Melinda Roeder

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I'm Melinda Roeder, award-winning TV journalist in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Melinda Roeder's Experience:

• Adjunct Professor at Waynesburg University

  January 2016 - Present | Waynesburg, PA

  I teach courses in broadcast journalism, video production, and script writing. I also serve as faculty advisor for WCTV (Waynesburg Community Television)

• Freelance Reporter at WESA Radio (NPR)

  January 2016 - Present | Pittsburgh, PA

  I produce and present the weekly Technology Report which profiles tech, engineering, innovation, and research in the Pittsburgh region.

• News Reporter at WGCL – CBS 46 (Meredith Corporation)

  February 2015 - January 2016 | Atlanta, GA

  Responsibilities include developing sources and key contacts, researching topics, conducting interviews, writing content for all media platforms, presenting live televised reports, maintaining a strong social media network, and collaborating with a team of producers, editors, photojournalists and graphic design artists

• News Reporter at WBFF-FOX 45 (Sinclair Broadcasting)

  May 2007 - January 2015 | Baltimore, MD

  Responsibilities included pitching, developing, and producing content for broadcast and social media platforms with an emphasis on researching and investigating; maintained a network of community contacts; provided training to interns; collaborated with a crew of producers, writers, and photojournalists

• News Reporter/Anchor at WTVQ-ABC 36 (Media General)

  January 2004 - May 2007 | Lexington, KY

  Responsibilities included making content/editorial decisions for broadcasts, meeting multiple daily deadlines, covering significant news events efficiently and creatively and presenting live reports with a strong emphasis of local and state politics

• News Reporter/ Fill-in Anchor at WTVW-FOX 7

  December 2000 - January 2004 | Evansville, IN

  Responsibilities included independently developing all aspects of daily newscasts requiring strong multitasking skills such as writing, producing, editing, and presenting live television broadcast

• News Reporter at WFIE-NBC 14 (Media General)

  November 1999 - December 2000 | Evansville, IN

  Responsibilities included researching a wide range of topics, conducting interviews, maintaining key contacts, writing and presenting reports for live broadcast

• News Reporter at KDLT-NBC 5 (Red River Broadcasting)

  November 1998 - November 1999 | Sioux Falls, SD

  Responsibilities included writing, developing and delivering all content for daily newscasts and promotional materials; organized and hosted community events

• News Writer/Producer at WTAE-ABC 4 (Hearst Broadcasting)

  October 1997 - November 1998 | Pittsburgh, PA

  Responsibilities included overseeing field crews and collaborating with a team of writers, directors, reporters, editors, and graphic artists to produce and coordinate all aspects of daily newscasts

• Reporter/Producer/Writer at KQV News Radio

  October 1996 - January 1998 | Pittsburgh, PA

  Responsibilities included covering major political and news events for radio newscasts, meeting hourly deadlines, and writing content

• News Reporter/Host/Assistant at WDUQ (National Public Radio)

  September 1993 - December 1997 | Pittsburgh, PA

  Responsibilities included providing live news coverage and operating technical equipment, including a production board

Melinda Roeder's Education:

• Gonzaga University

  2013 – 2015
  Master's of Arts in Communications and Leadership Studies
  Concentration: Communcations, crisis communications, social media, leadership studies, organizational leadership
  Activities: Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

• Duquesne University

  1993 – 1997
  Bachelor's of Arts in Broadcasting Journalism
  Concentration: broadcast journalism, print journalism, communications, political science
  Activities: Alpha Phi International Sorority - president, EI Chapter

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