Bonny Bacoccini
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic communication professional with six years of experience in media production and community engagement. Successfully organized and implemented live productions, collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality content for diverse audiences. Demonstrated expertise in project management, creative problem-solving, and storytelling techniques. Proficient in custom graphics composition and video/photo editing to ensure cohesive messaging. A collaborative leader committed to delivering transparent, timely, and engaging content that enhances public knowledge and encourages active participation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
News Producer
KFMB-TV
01.2022 - Current
- Managed and organized news production to effectively reach a variety of audiences and maintain #1 spot in news programming
- Creatively presented cohesive, informative, entertaining and interesting stories.
- Coordinated work and supported anchors, videographers, reporters and other staff
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for fact-checking and improved flow and voice.
- Strategically managing coverage of news using press releases from a variety of sources
Lead Newscast Producer
KTBS, LLC
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Developed and managed 2 daily highly-rated newscasts, ensuring content was timely, relevant, and engaging for diverse audiences
- Wrote and creatively produced stories highlighting citywide events, public service announcements, and emergency communications
- Directed and trained a team of journalists, ensuring high-quality content creation
- Managed breaking news coverage, and determined priority for a minimum of 30 stories within each broadcast.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and coordinated with event organizers to ensure accurate and effective media coverage
Staff Photographer/Freelance Reporter
Purple Media Network
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
Graphics Creator/Cameraperson
The Current Sauce
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Wrote and produced feature articles, press kits, and public service announcements for local entertainment events, effectively reaching external and internal audiences
- Managed media outreach through press releases, interviews, and coverage of local festivals, strengthening community relations
- Collaborated with city officials and community groups to create informative content that highlighted local programs and initiatives.
Graphics Creator
Bossier Parish Community College
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Produced graphics and visual content for student news broadcasts
- Assisted in the coordination and execution of live broadcasts, including event coverage and media outreach.
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-2018
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05.2015
Skills
- Effective communication
- Press relations
- Graphics creation
- Video editing
- Deadline management
- News writing
- Strong organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Strong creative vision
- Social media
- Fast Learner
- Highly Dependable
Timeline
News Producer
KFMB-TV
01.2022 - Current
Lead Newscast Producer
KTBS, LLC
01.2018 - 09.2021
Staff Photographer/Freelance Reporter
Purple Media Network
01.2016 - 12.2016
Graphics Creator/Cameraperson
The Current Sauce
01.2016 - 08.2016
Graphics Creator
Bossier Parish Community College
01.2014 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Bossier Parish Community College
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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