steve konen

assignment manager

About

Emmy winning media professional with strong background in media management, project management, web content production, writing and producing. Provides clear and calm leadership in deadline and crisis driven environment. Clear understanding of evolving role of social media in broadcast journalism.

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

broadcast media

Skill

broadcast journalism, storytelling, broadcast, web content, television, social media, editorial, video production, journalism, producing, public relations, media relations, content development, broadcast television, news writing, video, avid, breaking news, enps, new media, digital media, videography, editing, online journalism, press releases, avid technology products, broadcasting, web content writing, post production, non linear editing, web video, ap style

Experience

assignment editor

kiro tv

2002-1 - 2010-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Assignment Editor & Internet Content Producer: Responsible for daily news coverage on assignment desk. Assigning reporters and photographers to news stories and managing news content in daily fast paced news environment.

internet content producer

spa 经理

1998-12 - 2002-12 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Part of launch team for Website SeattleInsider.com in early 1999. Content Web Producer for news, sports, and recreation channels. Developed databases in those areas as well as full management and production of all Web content. Monitored metrics and developed email newsletters.

assignment manager

komo tv

1995-1 - 1998-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Managed 10 full time and part time employees. Hiring and firing. In charge of all local news content and story development. Emmy nominated Field Producer.

assignment manager

kiro tv

2010-1 - Present · 16 yrs 9 mos

Directing daily news operation for top 15 network affiliate. Managing staff of 7 assignment editors in a 24/7 365 environment. Guiding daily editorial meetings and handling all logistics of daily news coverage including management of reporters, photographers, live truck and helicopter assignments. Managing editorial decisions for reporters including daily story planning, story angles and special projects.