Denise Royal

Resume

Objective

An established television producer who specializes in business and financial news, breaking news and emerging trends on both the local and national levels. I have several years of experience in writing, producing, live coverage and managing every aspect of television productions.  Consistent, successful track record in delivering solid stories, ideas and highly-produced packages, series and programs. Self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal, writing, producing and networking skills. 

Achievements

Several nominations for Local Emmy Awards and Telly Awards. Attended Professional Development Seminars at The Wharton School of Business and The Poynter Institute.  Awarded Albert Fitzpatrick Leadership Development Fellowship by Nat’l Association of Multicultural Media Executives. 

Covered several breaking and developing news stories including: The 9/11 Terror Attacks, Presidential Elections in 1996, 2000, 2004, The Death of Diana, Space Shuttle Crash, Iraq War, 2007 Credit Crunch and Housing Collapse. 

Employment

[  2007-present  ]                  PBS’ Nightly Business Report                      Miami, FL

Producer/Writer

Write, produce, copyedit, oversaw package editing, segment and series for daily business program that airs nationally on PBS.  Line produce shows, coordinate between bureaus, field produce segments and specials covering financial news. Serve as liaison between NBR and coverage partner Black Enterprise magazine.

 

[2006-2007  ]                       CBS 4                                                                 Miami, FL

Freelance Writer/Backup Producer

Worked closely with producers and EP’s to write copy for newscasts and live afternoon and evening news updates.  Served as back up producer on various newscasts, live coverage of Air & Sea Show and field produced packages.

 

[  2004-2006  ]                     City College                                     Fort Lauderdale, FL

Department Chair/Instructor

Managed broadcasting department. Oversaw 100+ students and supervised 5 instructors.  Taught various TV/radio and journalism courses.

 

[  1999-2006 ]                      NBC News                                                  New York, NY

Freelance Producer/Writer

Produce/Write news segments for Today Show and Weekend Today. Tape Producer for NBC Weekend Nightly News.  Supervised correspondents, writers, production assistants and interns. Respected for ability to get breaking news on the air quickly and accurately.

 

[2002-2003  ]                       WB39/NBC 6                                                  Miami, FL

Senior News Producer/Producer

Producer – Produced 4pm/10pm shows, supervised associate producers, reports and live coverage of 2002 Election Day.

Senior News Producer – Supervise line producer, writers, editors and graphic artists.  Acted as liaison between NBC station, Tribune station and Tribune-owed newspaper.  Helped plan and execute sweeps strategy.  Field produced segments.  Also oversaw promotions and topical production.

 

[  1999-2002  ]                     WABC                                                         New York, NY

Writer

Worked closely with producers, reporters and anchors to on scripting newscasts.  Field produced live and sweeps coverage.  Also responsible for writing and editing reporter packages under tight deadlines.

  

[  1996-1999]                       MSNBC                                                         Secaucus, NJ

Writer/Producer

Part of the cable network’s launch team.  Worked with senior producers, producers and several bureaus to develop the network’s look, feel and editorial direction.  Responsibilities included writing for daily programs, specials, and breaking news coverage.  Other duties included field producing, line producing and coordinating correspondent live shots.

 

[  2007-present]                    Edge Publications                                   South Florida

Regional Editor

Assign news and feature writers throughout South Florida for GLBT web site. Manage budgets and plan future coverage.  Copy edit articles and upload them using content management system. 

 

Education

[  2004-2007  ]                     Lynn University                                        Boca Raton, Fl

Masters of Science, Mass Communication

                                                 Syracuse  University                                   Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Science,  Broadcast Journalism