Todd Walker

431 E. 46TH PLACE UNT B TEL 907-301-8284 ANCHORAGE, AK 99503 todd.walker1221@gmail.com

Experience
ANCHOR/REPORTER/FILL-IN PRODUCER, KTUU-TV, ANCHORAGE, AK AUGUST 2010-PRESENT Co-anchor Alaskas dominant morning newscast. Ratings increased in every book and demographic, as much as 33%. Embedded with Alaska soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Through social media and community sources, break major stories and land exclusive interviews. Fill-in as evening anchor. Fill-in producing the Morning Edition overnight. REPORTER / FILL-IN ANCHOR, KTVA-TV, ANCHORAGE, AK MAY 2008-JUNE 2010 Award winning reporter who broke local and national news stories by developing sources close to federal investigations and local news-makers. Anchored live breaking news coverage in studio and from the eld for more than eight hours as a nearby volcano was erupting. Established KTVA as Alaskas social media station, incorporating into all aspects of coverage. NEWSCAST/WEB PRODUCER, KTUU-TV, ANCHORAGE, AK SEPTEMBER 2006-MAY 2008 Lead a staff of 10-15 to produce Alaskas number one weekend newscasts. Responsible for choosing stories of the day and crafting engaging newscasts. Coordinated with eld crews throughout the day. Responsible for all content on KTUUs website, KTUU.com. While on the web team, KTUU.com had its highest viewership ever, surpassing 1.3 million hits per month.

Education
University of Alaska Anchorage Journalism & Public Communications

Skills
Excellent multitasker; thrives under pressure. Able work on air with or without a script. Social media savvy. AP Style procient. Experienced with multiple web content management systems. Experienced operating ENG vehicles, including setting up and running liveshots.

Awards and Achievements

Alaska Press Club - Best Social Media Alaska Broadcasters Association - Best News Story Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America KTUU Employee of the Month, September 2011