Gary Brode
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic Evening Anchor with extensive experience at WCCB Charlotte, recognized for delivering compelling news coverage and fostering strong media relations. Proficient in teleprompter use and social media management, I excel in breaking news scenarios, ensuring accuracy and engaging storytelling that resonates with audiences. Passionate about mentoring emerging talent in the newsroom.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Evening Anchor
WCCB Charlotte
Charlotte
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared written reports for use in television broadcasts.
- Covered breaking news events.
- Developed story ideas and pitched them to the producers.
- Organized and delivered newscasts on a daily basis.
- Worked with reporters to ensure accuracy of news content prior to broadcast.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
KMGH (ABC)
Denver
08.2019 - Current
- Began as the lead reporter for the 10pm newscast
- Reporting on national and local topics ranging from the pandemic, social justice and the Boulder mass shooting
- I was then promoted to weekend anchor which is my current position
- Here I am responsible for delivering accurate and entertaining newscasts along with molding our young producers and writing topicals
News Reporter
WBZ-TV (CBS)
Boston
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Responded to emergencies and breaking news stories with a strong sense of urgency, at any hour
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with the public
- Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to the community
- Earning an Emmy for breaking news
Morning Anchor
Waterman Broadcasting
Fort Myers
05.2015 - 09.2018
- I began as a weekend anchor with the company
- In charge of presenting two, half hour newscast on Saturday and Sunday
- Part of my responsibility was to help mold our young producers and reporters to create the best possible content
- Weekdays I was a reporter responsible for enterprising lead stories daily
- In year two, I was promoted to morning anchor
- In charge of presenting 3 hours of news each morning with my co-anchor
- Responsible for writing scripts, teases and headlines
- Plus, placing a large emphasis on social media before, during and after our newscast
Weekend Anchor
WCIA-TV
Champaign
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Anchored and produced two, one hour newscast each weekend day
- Lead reporter during the week
- Responsible for enterprising stories for our highest rated show
- Responsible for three different stories (pkg, vosot, vo) each day
- Published stories on our website at the end of shift
Weekend Anchor
KXMC-TV
Minot
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Produced and anchored weekend newscasts
- Would also report prior to the shows to create more local content
- After shows I was responsible for posting top stories to our website
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHSkills
- Teleprompter use
- Editing and proofreading
- On-camera skills
- Reporting news
- Radio broadcasting
- News writing
- Gathering information
- Social media expertise
- Social network understanding
- Final Cut Pro
- Social Media Management
- Copy Editing
- Fact Checking
- Storytelling
- Management
- Media Relations
- Breaking news coverage
- Story development
- Scriptwriting
- Fact-checking
Awards
Emmy, 06/01/20, Received a breaking news Emmy for my work in Boston
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Evening Anchor
WCCB Charlotte
09.2022 - Current
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
KMGH (ABC)
08.2019 - Current
News Reporter
WBZ-TV (CBS)
02.2018 - 08.2019
Morning Anchor
Waterman Broadcasting
05.2015 - 09.2018
Weekend Anchor
WCIA-TV
12.2013 - 05.2015
Weekend Anchor
KXMC-TV
12.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Youngstown State University
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