Kamrel Joshua Eppinger

www.KamrelTV.com
@KamrelTV

KamrelTV@gmail.com
(786)768-7810

EDUCATION
University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Communication May 2014
Double Major in Broadcast Journalism and Theatre Arts

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
WSVN-7 Fox Affiliate, Miami, FL
Feb. 2014-Present
Associate Producer
Write copy for anchors for morning newscastsLocal, National, Business and Entertainment
Monitor AP wires and local stations for breaking news and followed developing stories
Write PKGS, select SOTS, file supers on deadline for reporters and anchors
Pitch enterprise story ideas to producers and assignment editors for reporters
Work alongside producers and a team of 5 writers to produce dayside and nightside newscasts
University of Miami, NewsVision Coral Gables, FL
Aug. 2012-May. 2014
Half-hour live TV newscast carried on Comcast channel 96
Executive Producer/ Anchor/One-Man-Band Reporter
Constructed newscast rundowns, back timed newscast, brainstormed and generated story ideas under
pressure
Coordinated reporters, anchors and led a team of at least ten students weekly to produce full length
newscast
Communicated clear, concise stories live on on-air
Produced enterprise news PKGs regularly for newscast
Set up live shots and reported from multiple spots on campus
Wrote, researched, proofread and updated news scripts and PKGs for newscast
Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, Washington D.C.
Sep. 2012-Dec. 2012
Multimedia Journalist
Wrote and produced quality news stories for news wire on deadline
Reported from the White House, Capitol Hill and State Department on various topics including the Voting
Rights Act, ideal tax code and sequester cuts
Shot video and still photos to illustrate stories and edit videos for multimedia platforms
Conducted interviews and assisted with special projects, such as Meth Disclosure Laws for real estate and
auto nationwide
Wrote, posted and sent out story teases and breaking news alerts via Facebook and Twitter
WFOR-TV CBS-4 Doral, FL
May 2012-Aug-2012
News Intern
Engaged in ENG conducted interviews with PIOs, government officials, and Clergy
Wrote copy for the 5AM and 6AM newscast
Selected SOTS, filed supers and produced GFX for newscast
Monitored AP wires and scanners for breaking news for newscast and followed developing stories
Generated story ideas to producers and reporters during editorial meetings

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Final Cut Pro 7 & 10

CNN NewSource & Pathfire
One-man-band with HMC 150, Sony PD 170 and
Panasonic DVX

Adobe Premiere 8
Proficient in ENPS and iNews
Social Media-Twitter, TweetDeck,
Facebook, Periscope, Instagram

Awards
2014 UMTV Robert Corley Groves Award for Outstanding Achievement in TV Producing