indianapolis, indiana, united states
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Claim your profile* I am passionate about storytelling, teamwork, community and connecting with audience. An energetic and collaborative Journalist & TV News Manager with 15+ years at an award-winning TV news station, I am invigorated by organizing, planning and delivering compelling stories.Known as the “go-to, master juggler,” I have a knack for organizing, implementing and executing daily news planning in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment while simultaneously developing larger, long-term projects. RESULTS:* Led strategy for daily news content for the #1 rated TV news station in Indianapolis, including editing and research on topics, news content and organization.* Achieved #1 Neilsen and Comscore rating at WTHR for 15+ years by developing strategic news coverage plan for 3 Super Bowls, presidential inaugurations, Indy 500 Race Day Morning programming, sports and political news coverage. * Coached and empowered new colleagues to the Indianapolis market, station protocols and news processes.KEY STRENGTHS:* Recognized as organized, creative, detail-oriented news content manager and planner. I collaborate with, and inspire the team to connect with our target audience. * I know the right people to call, TODAY Adept at identifying and cultivating relationships, I’m strategically connected to key stakeholders in media, business and government throughout Central Indiana.* Good gut, with critical thought process coupled with a compassionate heart We find solutions as a team, with a sense of humor and fun along the way.If you value good storytelling, enthusiasm and a cohesive team, let’s connect at 317-432-4240 or tditton@sbcglobal.net. I’d love to have a conversation with you!*EXPERTISE*CommunicationsMedia RelationsJournalismStrategic PlanningOrganization and researchMarketing and PromotionsInstitutional Knowledge of Indiana DemographicsExtensive contact listPoliticsSports






Bachelor Of Science, Communication, Media Studies at Ball State UniversityGraduated: 1985