MELISSA STEININGER

Professional Experience

ANCHOR/REPORTER              

SPECTRUM NEWS, ALBANY NY

June 2018-Present

-​ ​Find unique and creative angles to storytell, while appealing to widespread audience
- ​Report live on a daily basis, and during breaking news situations
- Ability ​to effectively communicate, comfortable in both scripted and ad-libbed situations

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/BUREAU REPORTER

WTAJ-TV, ALTOONA, PA

Jan 2017- June 2018

- Enterprise & uncover story ideas within the four counties of bureau coverage area
- Film, write, and edit multiple stories daily to contribute to newscast production
-Provide live coverage to newscast

NEWSCAST PRODUCER

WRGB-TV, ALBANY, NY

June 2016-Jan 2017

-Work under strict deadlines to create and write compelling newscasts to showcase stories -Strong focus in writing attention grabbing copy, teases, and cold opens.
-Manage show timing with multiple live shots and breaking news, while effectively communicating

FREELANCE REPORTER

WTXF-TV, FOX 29 PHILADELPHIA, PA

Jan 2016–May 2016

Film, Write, and Edit community engaging stories for “Good Day Philadelphia” morning show

EDUCATION:

Temple University- Graduted 2016

Klein College- School of Media & Communication ‘16
Bachelor's of Arts- Journalism