tampa, florida, united states
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Claim your profileI'm an 12-time Emmy-award-winning news anchor at Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa Bay. I have nearly two decades of experience anchoring and reporting in some of the largest markets in the country -- including Phoenix and Tampa -- and have earned numerous Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for news excellence. WORK SAMPLE: https://nwtgroup.com/client/jeffbutera/I'm also the author of "Write Like You Talk: A Guide To Broadcast News Writing," which has sold thousands of copies to news professionals and college students. It is a required or recommended text at countless universities. BUY: www.WriteLikeYouTalk.com In 2021, I launched "Killer Fastball," a five-episode podcast in the style of "Serial" or "This American Life." It tells the story of Ray Chapman, the only MLB player ever killed by an injury sustained on the field, and Carl Mays, the man who threw the pitch that killed Chapman. LISTEN: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1733173/






Bachelor Of Science, Telecommunications at University Of FloridaGraduated: 2004