OMAR LEWIS
Los Angeles
Summary
Award-winning journalist and communications professional with 11+ years of experience producing high-stakes, deadline-driven reporting across broadcast and digital platforms. Known for careful fact development, clean writing, and sound judgment when covering public safety, government, and legal matters. Experienced interviewing stakeholders, building source networks, and translating complex information into clear, accurate narratives. Part-time evening J.D. candidate at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Reporter
KTLA 5 News
Los Angeles
08.2024 - Current
- Report breaking news and enterprise stories for a major Los Angeles newsroom, turning developing facts into clear, accurate scripts on tight deadlines.
- Cover public safety and legal developments using careful attribution; separate confirmed information from what is still being investigated.
- Build and maintain a broad source network across government, law enforcement, community leadership, and subject-matter experts.
- Conduct in-depth interviews and write targeted questions that surface specifics, clarify inconsistencies, and capture accountable responses.
- Write and edit for broadcast and digital platforms with close attention to precision, tone, and risk-aware wording.
Senior Digital Content Producer
University of Southern California / The Circuit
Los Angeles
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Produce and host The Circuit, USC Viterbi’s social-first news show highlighting engineering innovation and its real-world impact (2024 Telly Award – Digital News Magazine).
- Research topics, develop story structure, and write scripts that explain complex concepts in straightforward language without losing technical accuracy.
- Plan interviews, draft pre-interview briefs, and guide conversations toward clear examples, concrete details, and usable soundbites.
- Coordinate with faculty, students, and communications leadership to align messaging, confirm facts, and deliver polished final content.
- Continue as a contract producer following the end of USC employment in 2024, maintaining production quality and stakeholder coordination.
Morning Anchor/Reporter
Q13 News
Seattle
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led live news coverage, breaking stories, and cross-platform outreach.
- Coordinated community and stakeholder messaging during crisis events.
News Anchor/Reporter
WSVN-TV
Miami
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Generated and delivered major news and business stories, building lasting media relationships.
Education
J.D. -
Loyola Law School
Los Angeles01.2028
B.A. - Journalism, Broadcast News
University of Georgia
05-2011
Skills
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Interview strategy and questioning; stakeholder communications
- Clear, structured writing under deadline; editing for precision and tone
- Investigative reporting
Awards
- 2024 Telly Award, Digital News Magazine, The Circuit
- Emmy-nominated Reporter
- Associated Press Award Winner
Timeline
Full-Time Reporter
KTLA 5 News
08.2024 - Current
Senior Digital Content Producer
University of Southern California / The Circuit
12.2021 - 12.2025
Morning Anchor/Reporter
Q13 News
01.2019 - 01.2021
News Anchor/Reporter
WSVN-TV
01.2014 - 01.2018
J.D. -
Loyola Law School
B.A. - Journalism, Broadcast News
University of Georgia