Caroline Hayden

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(410) 382-9077
Chayden5222@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE:

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WINK-TV (CBS)
Fort Myers, FL
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Apr. 2014 - Current
Oversee writing, story selection, and stacking to maintain fast-paced sense of urgency
Bring creative, problem-solving ideas to the table while working closely with
management team
Led the launch of the 6:30pm newscast
Execute station strategies and goals with an open mind and can-do attitude
Maintain strong relationship with affiliate services
PRODUCER, WINK NEWS AT 5
Continued previously developed aggressive producing style to re-energize the
hour-long 5pm show
Responsible for building and maintaining relationship with network news services
and coordinating all network live shots
Took on a position as a lead producer and became a mentor for newer hires

Mar. 2014 - Dec. 2014

PRODUCER, WINK NEWS LIVE AT 4

Responsible for an hour long newscast Monday - Friday incorporating the new,
now, next philosophy with live elements for local, national, and international stories
Responded aggressively to breaking news and helped create opportunities for
dynamic live shots
Effectively communicated with reporters about elements needed for headlines,
teases, and leads
Used graphics, monitors, and creative studio shots to increase production quality

Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2014

PRODUCER, WINK NEWS THIS MORNING

Produced two hour long morning show Monday through Friday
Managed live interviews and multiple hard-out times to line up with network
cut ins
Trained APs and new producers

Nov. 2011 - Apr. 2012

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Edited and attached video for evening and morning newscasts
Fast-tracked to producing two hour weekend morning show

Jun. 2011 - Nov. 2011

Centre County Report

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/ PRODUCER/ REPORTER
Produced and EPed weekly half hour newscasts aired on WPSU
Researched, wrote, shot, and edited stories
Wrote weekly critiques and gave feedback during assignment meetings
WBAL-TV 11 News
NEWS INTERN
NBC News Channel
NEWS INTERN

SKILLS:

University Park, PA
Fall 2010 & Spring 2011

Baltimore, MD
Summer 2010
Washington, DC
Fall 2009

ENPS and Vizrt

Edius, some knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Protools, and Photoshop
Upload video and other content to website using content management system
Intermediate ability to communicate in and understand Spanish

EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University
B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, College of Communications
B.A. in Political Science, College of the Liberal Arts
Minor: International Studies, College of the Liberal Arts
IES Abroad Barcelona, Spain

Class of 2011
University Park, PA
Spring 2010