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Trish O'Shea Anchor/Reporter
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CAREER SUMMARY A top rated Emmy award winning evening anchor with a warm and enthusiastic presence at the anchor desk. Skilled in special investigative and series work with extensive background writing and producing for newscasts. A proven newsroom leader who has distinguished herself by being involved in the community. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance Voiceover/Commercial Artist: (2006-Present) CEO/ The Stray Foundation, a California Non-Profit Organization (2004-Present) · Created and maintain website, www.straybusters.org · Trapped, spayed/neutered, socialized and found homes for more than 100 feral cats. · Responsible for all aspects of PR, fundraising and operations for organization. Main Anchor/Reporter, KPSP TV-CBS Palm Springs, CA (2002-2006) · 5, 6 and 11pm anchor responsibilities included writing, editing and special projects, including series pieces on the homeless. Series nominated for Emmy Award in 2004. · Emmy award for Best Newscast in 2004. (Solo Anchor) · Involved in many station appearances and community functions, including: - Moderator for 2005 Indian Wells Speaker series honoring Tommy Franks, the U.S. General who led the 2004 attack in Afghanistan. - Moderator for panel discussion between Gloria Allred, Amber Frey, Catherine Crier and Anne Bird on the topic of Scott Peterson murder trial. · Featured in Oct. 2005 Palm Springs Life magazine as a woman of distinction. · Founded non-profit organization called The Stray Foundation in 2004. Main Anchor WWTV- CBS Cadillac, MI (1996-2002) Noon and 5:30 Anchor/Reporter, WWTV-CBS Cadillac, MI (1993-1996) · Responsibilities include extensive award winning series work and reporting, specializing in medical stories. · Helped achieve and maintain consistent 40-50 share for number one rated 5, 6 and 11 pm Newscasts in the market. · Extensive live field anchoring experience (Red Wings Training Camp/ National Cherry Festival) · Responsible for live reporting and breaking news coverage · Produced, edited video, and anchored Noon and 5:30 newscast Weekend Anchor/Reporter, WFMZ TV Allentown, PA (1991-1993) · Produced and edited 7 and 10 pm weekend newscasts · Listened to scanners, made beat checks, and supervised weekend staff · Reported 3 days per week on multiple platforms, with emphasis on high profile criminal trials. · Reported breaking news live from the scene · Fill-in weekday anchor EDUCATION · Duquesne University-Pittsburgh, PA B.A. in Communications and Psychology/Journalism Minor AWARDS · Mark Twain Award for Excellence in Station Spot News (2005) · Emmy Award for Best Newscast (Solo Anchor) (2004) · First Place-Best Documentary /Series (Cosmetic Surgery) Michigan Assoc. of Broadcasters (2000) · Best Newscast/ Co-Anchor/Michigan Assoc. of Broadcasters’ (1998,1999,2000) · Cherryland Humane Society Award, Volunteer of the Year (2000) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING · 1997 Frank N. Magid Associates Marion, IA Anchor Training - Intense one-on-one course on all aspects of anchoring with talent coach - Continuing in-studio critique sessions SKILLS · AP Newscenter, ENPS, Final Cut Pro, DVC Pro, BETA, Social Media/Facebook&Twitter |
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