KATHY YOUNG
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KATHY YOUNG
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 EXPERIENCE: NY1, New York, NY Anchor Jan 2009 – Present • Anchor, produce and write news inserts for local bureaus in Queens, Staten Island and New Jersey. Focus on breaking news and generating stories with local flavor. In charge of story assignments for reporters and photographers General Assignment Reporter Aug 2007 – Dec 2007 • Shoot, write and edit daily packages for local bureaus. • Look Live/On Scene reporting during breaking news Granada America, "The Interrogators" New York, NY Jan 2008 – Nov 2008 Field Producer/Associate Producer • Travel the country to recruit police departments for documentary series about interrogations tactics. Worked with story producer to develop and execute storylines in the field. Planned all logistical aspects of each shoot. Capital News 9, Albany, NY Nov 2005 – June 2007 Mohawk Valley Bureau Reporter • Covered breaking news, with on scene & taped reports. Shot, wrote, and edited packages and vosots as one-man band. • Responsible for developing sources and contacts to enterprise and break news stories in the area. Broke a story involving 2 correction officers selling drugs inside the jail. Sheriff's office created stricter hiring policies after the incident. Fox News Channel, New York, NY Oct. 2004 – Nov 2005 Regional Producer • Produced, wrote and edited national stories that were fed to Fox affiliates across the country. KCBS2/KCAL9 News, Los Angeles, CA June 2002 – June 2003 Field Producer • Worked closely with host to generate ideas and produce a weekly segment about women's issues including health, finances, family and more. Assignment Editor Dec 2000 – June 2002 • Monitored scanners, wire services, and phone lines for stories and breaking news. • Planned coverage and gathered information for the news stories of the day. EDUCATION Columbia University School of Journalism, New York, NY M.S. in Journalism, May 2004 University of California, Los Angeles, CA B.A. in Political Science, May 1999 Special Skills: Fluent in Mandarin, Chinese, knowledge of shooting with P2 camera and Beta cam, avid editing, linear editing, INEWS and ENPS. References Available Upon Request |
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Kathy Young