Scott Nichols

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Work HistoryNews Director, WSET-TV (ABC Lynchburg-Roanoke, Virginia)August 2016 – Present * Manage 32 hours of local news weekly. * Oversee station's digital platforms (Desktop, Mobile, App and Social). * Oversee 57 employees. * Responsible for all recruiting, hiring and employee training. * Work with promotion department on marketing campaigns.News Director, WCTI/WFXI/WYDO (ABC & FOX, New Bern N.C.)August 2012 – 2016 * Manage 6.5 hours of local news each weekday (ABC and FOX). * Oversee station's digital platforms (Desktop, Mobile, App and Social). * Launched 7-8 am news broadcast on FOX in Fall 2015. * Oversee 35 employees, two bureaus and a $2 M annual budget. * Responsible for all recruiting, hiring and employee training. * Work with promotion department on marketing campaigns.News Director, WETM-TV & WETM.2 (NBC, Elmira N.Y.) April 2002-August 2012 * Manage 4.5 hours of local news each weekday and station’s website & social media. * Oversee 24 employees and a $1 M budget. * Created areas first 10 pm local news broadcast (WETM.2). * Created several sponsorship opportunities including: Golden Apple Award, 18 Sky Cam and Weather Wisdom Program. * Winner of numerous awards from N.Y.S.B.A. and A.P. (Including Best Local Newscast and Best Spot News) Assistant News Director, WBNG-TV (CBS, Binghamton N.Y.) December 1997 – April 2002 * Proofread scripts for accuracy. * Approve producer rundowns. * Oversee morning and afternoon editorial meetings. * Coordinate election night coverage.11 p.m. News Anchor/Producer, WETM-TV (NBC, Elmira N.Y.) October 1995- December 1997 * Anchor, producer and night-side assignment manager. * Covered two NASA shuttle launches.Weekend News Anchor/Producer, WETM-TV (NBC, Elmira N.Y.) August 1993 – October 1995 Morning Cut-In Anchor Producer, WETM-TV (NBC, Elmira N.Y.) March ’92 – August ‘93 News Photographer/Editor, WETM-TV (NBC, Elmira N.Y.)May 1991 – March 1992 EducationAlfred University, Alfred N.Y. May 1991 * Bachelor of Arts in Communications * Minor: Speech CommunicationProfessional Organizations/Activities * Frank N. Magid Associates TMI: Weather (2016), News Director/Manager (2004)