LAUREN KUMMER
Weekend Morning Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
DEMO REEL
ABOUT ME
I'm the current Weekend Morning Anchor and a multimedia journalist at FOX 17 News (WXMI) in Grand Rapids, MI. I was formerly the Weekend Evening Anchor and a multimedia journalist and fill-in producer at NTV News (KHGI) and KFXL FOX Nebraska. I have eight total years of experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOX 17 NEWS
Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter
April 2022 - Current
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Solo anchors four hours of news on weekend mornings from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Prepares and reads scripts, adding additional context and content to the shows
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Pitches story ideas and creates news packages
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Develops close source and professional relationships with officials in the area
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Tracks, edits and writes scripts for news packages
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Goes live for breaking news and community events, executing interactive segments
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Fills in for weekday morning anchors and co-anchors five hours of news from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Creates exclusive and specific content for web and social media (ex. TikTok, Instagram Reels)
Bureau Reporter
September 2020 - August 2022
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Pitched story ideas and create news packages
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Developed close sources, professional relationships with officials in the area
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Managed and tracked story ideas over a dozen counties
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Went live for breaking news and community events, executing interactive segments
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Occasionally filled in for anchors in every show including morning, midday and evening newscasts
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Worked independently and with a photographer out of a bureau
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Created exclusive and specific content for web and social media (ex. TikTok, Instagram Reels)
NTV NEWS (KHGI) & KFXL FOX Nebraska
Weekend Evening Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
August 2017- August 2020
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Pitched story ideas and created news packages
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Developed close sources and professional relationships with officials in the area
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Tracked, edit and wrote scripts for news packages
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Went live for breaking news and executed interactive live shots
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Occasionally filled in for producers in every show including overnights and evening newscasts
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Oversaw, delegated and assisted weekend reporters
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Managed and created web content for evening newscasts on weekends
NAPLES DAILY NEWS, USA TODAY NETWORK
Digital Media Reporter
January 2017- June 2017
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Pitched story ideas of touristic activities and events in Southwest Florida
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Researched and developed two listicles each week about unique and interesting things to do in Southwest Florida
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Gathered interviews, video and sound to create photo galleries and video playlists for the web
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Focused on SEO to make content findable when being searched
EAGLE NEWS
Multimedia Journalist
October 2016- May 2017
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Pitched story ideas and collaborated with managing editors
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Created news packages about events at Florida Gulf Coast University, which included working in the field to develop sources, interviews and photography
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Tracked, edit, and wrote scripts for news packages
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Wrote and posted web content to correspond with news packages
WINK NEWS
Intern
August 2016- December 2016
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Gathered video footage to help reporters while in the field
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Shadowed reporters and photographers in the field at various events
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Assisted with logging soundbites and editing news packages in Avid
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Helped to fact check data and set-up interviews with sources
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Wrote news packages corresponding to reporters' stories
THE ODYSSEY ONLINE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
May 2014- August 2015
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Developed one or more articles a week on various topics
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Verified facts and coordinated interviews with sources
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Managed project plans and timelines to consistently meet deadlines
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Posted written content, photos and videos to web
SKILLS
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Basic Skills: communication, creativity, leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, accuracy, AP style, teamwork
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Proficient in editing software including iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Wochit, Photoshop, Avid, Edius, Canva
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Utilizes NewsKing, ENPS and iNews for producing and scriptwriting
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Bilingual in English and French (professional working proficiency)
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Actively uses social media platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat, TikTok and Burst
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Follows trends on social media platforms to engage a wide audience
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Understands web platforms with the use of SEO to post content online (Ex. Sinclair Storyline, Brightspot)
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
Fort Myers, FL
August 2013- August 2017
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Journalism; Minor in French
Relevant Coursework: Journalism Fact Finding, Audio & Video Journalism, News Editing, Photojournalism, Grammar, News Reporting & Writing
INSTITUT CATHOLIQUE DE PARIS
Paris, France
February 2016- May 2016
Study Abroad
Relevant Coursework: French
ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
September 2009 – June 2013
Relevant Coursework: Communications Technology, French, English
"Always go too far, because that's where you'll find the truth"
Albert Camus
EXTRA CONTENT
Reporter/MMJ Reel
News Anchor Reel
LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ORDER OF OMEGA
MEMBER
September 2016- May 2017
Member of leadership honor society for students who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, involvement within their sorority or fraternity
Members are selected from the top 3% of students at each institution
ZETA TAU ALPHA FRATERNITY
MEMBER, BIG SISTER
August 2013 – May 2017
Philanthropic organization dedicated to breast cancer education and awareness
Served as mentor to younger, undergraduates joining the organization
Lead a team of volunteers to develop fundraisers for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Served on Programming Council for two years as Fraternity Education Chair and Greek Events Chair
