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Don "Andrews" Kehoe

Sacramento

Summary

Dynamic Senior Audio Consultant with extensive experience at CA State Assembly, specializing in media strategy and audio production. Proven ability to enhance event success through expert consultations and innovative storytelling. Skilled in maintaining audio equipment and fostering team development, delivering high-quality media products that engage audiences effectively.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Audio Consultant

CA State Assembly
07.2009 - Current

Provide expert analysis of media strategies and best practices for each Member's office.


Collaborate with Member's offices and DCO teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for all media needs.


Consult Member's offices on best practices for news conferences, town halls, livestreams, rallies and other public events.


Record, edit and deliver audio products (including Podcasts, video voice tracks, radio clips and Pubic Service Announcements).


Provide full scale event support for Member's town halls, livestreams, news conferences, rallies and other events (including public address systems, podiums, tables, audio and video equipment, media interfaces and signage).


Establish and maintain media equipment storage lockers in San Diego and San Francisco. Train Member's offices how to reserve and use the media equipment, Coordinate use of media equipment by maintaining reservation calendars.


National Radio Correspondent

Metro Networks
10.2002 - 07.2009

Research, write and produce radio news stories on state and national politics.


Travel to numerous locations throughout the Western United States to gather information and audio for radio news reports.


Managed numerous simultaneous assignments while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.


Met deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to staff and general public.


Enhanced news coverage quality through thorough research and factchecking.

Planning Desk/Assignment Desk Editor

KCRA TV
03.1997 - 04.2002

Research and assign stories to reporters, videographers and video editors for largest newsroom in Sacramento.


Built strong relationships with key sources in the community for accurate and timely information gathering.


Contributed to overall station success by supporting special projects such as election coverage, investigative pieces and special projects.

Managing Editor

KFBK News Radio
01.1988 - 10.1997

Managed a diverse team of writers, reporters, editors and control room personnel to produce high-quality radio content for the largest radio news team in the 20th largest market in the United States.


Compile and coordinate all news content, write anchor copy and headline sets for Noon and Afternoon Drive news programs for the top rated news station in the Sacramento market.


Maintained editorial standards by enforcing adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles.


Championed innovative storytelling formats that captured audience attention and enhanced user experience.


Established clear expectations for staff members, setting achievable goals that motivated them towards success.

Education

No Degree - Journalism And Mass Communication

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Record, edit and deliver all audio content for podcasts, videos and special projects
  • Maintain all audio equipment in Sacramento, San Francisco and San Diego
  • Provide expert media strategy consultations to Member's offices
  • Work closely with DCO Media Unit and Member's offices to build high quality media products
  • Lead DCO Media Unit team building and skills development efforts

Timeline

Senior Audio Consultant

CA State Assembly
07.2009 - Current

National Radio Correspondent

Metro Networks
10.2002 - 07.2009

Planning Desk/Assignment Desk Editor

KCRA TV
03.1997 - 04.2002

Managing Editor

KFBK News Radio
01.1988 - 10.1997

No Degree - Journalism And Mass Communication

Western Michigan University
Don "Andrews" Kehoe