Warren Affleck
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
To find meaningful employment and to serve in that position with integrity and pride in all interactions within community as a whole.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
News Reporter/News Anchor
Rogers Media Inc.
08.2018 - 09.2023
- Enhanced news coverage by conducting thorough research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy.
- Boosted audience engagement by delivering compelling stories using various multimedia formats such as video, audio, and written content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine story ideas for maximum impact on target audiences.
- Established credibility as a news reporter by cultivating strong relationships with sources and maintaining ethical journalism standards.
- Streamlined reporting processes with effective time management skills, meeting tight deadlines consistently without compromising quality.
- Demonstrated versatility as a reporter covering diverse topics such as crime, education, politics, sports, culture, and human interest stories.
News Reporter/News Anchor
CJCY-FM
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Enhanced news coverage by conducting thorough research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy.
- Boosted audience engagement by delivering compelling stories using various multimedia formats such as video, audio, and written content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine story ideas for maximum impact on target audiences.
- Established credibility as a news reporter by cultivating strong relationships with sources and maintaining ethical journalism standards.
- Streamlined reporting processes with effective time management skills, meeting tight deadlines consistently without compromising quality.
- Demonstrated versatility as a reporter covering diverse topics such as crime, education, politics, sports, culture, and human interest stories.
News Director
93.7 Praise FM Radio
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Responsible for accurately gathering local news items and reporting on them
- Conducting interviews with news makers and accurately reporting that information
- Determining local news priorities and on-air news lineup
- On-air presentation of news items
- Use of social media to disseminate news stories as needed
- Arriving at work by 4:30 am to prepare for the mornings newscasts
- Given additional role of Afternoon Announcer in November of 2014
- This is hosting a daily afternoon radio show.
Travel Consultant
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
04.2008 - 04.2011
- Responsible for meeting with clients and assessing travel wants and needs
- Accurately booking with travel providers based on client wants and needs
- Assist in resolving client complaints with travel providers
- Continuing education, during which time I achieved an Accredited Cruise Counselor designation from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Store Manager
WirelessWave
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Responsible for store operations including staffing, inventory, customer relations, liaising with service providers.
Various Positions
01.1985 - 01.2005
- During these three decades, I held news reporter roles in several media outlets in Alberta and British Columbia
- I also held several roles in retail operations including some management aspects.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance Program -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
01.1993
Trained in all facets of radio broadcasting with a news emphasis -
Columbia Academy of Radio, Television And Recording Arts
01.1985
Skills
- Coordinating Stories
- Developing Content
- Interviewing Skills
- Recording Segments
- News Anchoring
- Overseeing Editorial Direction
- Breaking News Coverage
- Voiceover talent
- Audio editing
- Team Collaboration
References
- Alan Smith - Content Director Rogers Media - JACK-FM ph: 647-283-5143 email: al@jack1023.com
- Dave Hanni - Former Manager at Clear Sky Radio - CJCY-FM ph: 306-897-8080 email: Davehanni80@gmail.com
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Scuba Diving
I am passionate about scuba diving and currently hold Advanced Open Water certification through PADI. I hope to be able to take more certification courses and eventually become a rated Instructor. This will not only improve my own skills, but allow me to share my underwater passion with others.
Timeline
News Reporter/News Anchor
Rogers Media Inc.
08.2018 - 09.2023
News Reporter/News Anchor
CJCY-FM
01.2016 - 08.2018
News Director
93.7 Praise FM Radio
02.2011 - 01.2016
Travel Consultant
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
04.2008 - 04.2011
Store Manager
WirelessWave
08.2005 - 08.2008
Various Positions
01.1985 - 01.2005
Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance Program -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Trained in all facets of radio broadcasting with a news emphasis -
Columbia Academy of Radio, Television And Recording Arts
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