Jessica M.

Doudrick
jessica.doudrick@gmail.com • 717.891.8122 • Sarasota, FL

A highly motivated, diligent reporter and newsroom leader with a proven track record of
securing reliable sources of information, maintaining powerful community relationships
and strong on-air presence.

Summary of Qualifications
• Nearly four years of extensive experience in live reporting combined with a Bachelor’s degree in
communications
• Extensive understanding of newsroom operations through various positions prior to reporting career
• Popular with viewers and easily accessible
• Professional and personable in and out of the newsroom
• Flexible, quick thinking and adaptable
• Inquisitive learner
• Strong social media presence and following

Skills
Proficient in the use of Edius, Final Cut, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, ENPS, iNEWS, Endplay, Syndicaster, Microsoft
Office, Soundtrack Pro, JVC ProHD Camcorder, Sony HXR-NX5U’s, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and
multiple modes of computer mediated communication on Macintosh and Windows systems.

Professional Experience

Reporter Assignment Editor Web Producer Social Media Producer

Digital Editor PR Coordinator Blog writer Media relations

Work History

WWSB TV – Sarasota, Fl
Morning Anchor and Multimedia Journalist March 2017 – Current
• Develop unique and investigative story ideas
• Shoot, edit and tell ethical, fair and honest stories
• Write compelling and creative stories for air, web and social media
• Set up live shots and front stories live in the field or at the station
• Create relationship with viewers through active online presence
• Provided extensive coverage on national stories including Hurricane Irma, Red Tide and President Donald
Trump’s rally in Tampa
WJET/JET 24 and WFXP/FOX66 – Erie, Pa
City Hall Beat Reporter March 2015 – February 2017
• Develop unique and investigative story ideas to set Action News coverage apart
• Gather exclusive information through research and interviews
• Write compelling and creative stories for air and web
• Copy edit air and web scripts to ensure accuracy and meeting AP guideline requirements
• Front stories live in the field or at the station
• Create relationship with viewers through active online presence
• Interviewed notable leaders such as Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, Cokie Roberts and Steve Scully.
• Covered significant events such as Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine rallies, a train derailment
in Ripley, NY and a plane crash in Linesville, PA

WGAL Pennsylvania Channel 8 – Lancaster, Pa

Digital Editor/Assignment Desk September 2014 – March 2015
• Manage company website, mobile app and social media accounts
• Create unique and accurate copy for web, social and air
• Schedule and evaluate social posts for Facebook, Twitter and Google +
• Discover and gather information on any breaking news and alert community through web and mobile
pushes
• Respond to community questions, needs and suggestions verbally and through social media

Pa Media Group (PennLive.com, The Patriot-News) – Mechanicsburg, Pa

Community Engagement and Public Relations Manager August 2013-September 2014
• Identify and build community engagement opportunities and programs
• Ensure company’s social media presence and company website excel
• Manage all sponsorship, trade accounts and requests.
• Create press releases and weekly blog posts
• Identify and build partnerships and relationships with media, community and business partners
• Plan and execute events to market the PA Media Group brand and products
• Tabulate, evaluate, and report on community programs and external communications results

Community Involvement
• Volunteer and foster parent at the Humane Society of Sarasota County
• Emcee and host for numerous community events including Southeastern Guide Dog’s Walkathon
• Staff ABC 7 booth at community events to interact with and meet viewers

Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Focus in Broadcasting
GPA: 3.74/Major GPA: 3.76

University of the Sunshine Coast - Study Abroad in Australia

Spring 2012
 Leadership Experience
Relay For Life Team Captain Erie, Pa & York, Pa
2012- 2016

Millersville University Campus Cable (MUTV 99) Millersville, Pa

Station Manager, Reporter, Anchor & Producer
May 2011 – May 2013

John Travers Memorial Golf Tournament Harrisburg, Pa

Committee Member 2013- 2014

National Broadcasting Society Millersville, Pa

Communication Coordinator, Treasurer & Active Member
December 2010 – May 2013

Alphha Epsilon Rho Honors Society (Broadcasting) Millersville, Pa

March 2011 – May 2013

Millersville University Honors College Millersville, Pa

March 2011 – May 2013
Completed senior thesis, maintained 3.35 GPA and participated in community service