Ben Becker

News Anchor Investigative Reporter @Cox Media Group

Jacksonville, FL, US
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2015 — Present

News Anchor Investigative Reporter @Cox Media Group

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Newsroom thought leader at WJAX/WFOX CBS/FOX-Jacksonville, Florida. Develop content for multiple platforms under strict deadlines on a daily basis to more than 1.7 million people in homes. Conceptualize internal/external communications and long term planning by identifying initiatives to increase brand awareness on television, digital, OTT and social media. Emphasis on investigating government spending and use of tax dollars, tracking public/political corruption, malfeasance, corporate fraud plus uncovering wrongdoing jeopardizing public health and safety with consumer driven franchises such as “Send Ben” and “Restaurant Report.”Consult management team on strategic planning solutions to meet project objectives and goals. Anchor various evening newscasts in the studio, report news from the field utilizing experiential live techniques and conduct long form sit-down interviews.Quick-thinking, highly motivated and use creativity, editorial judgment and working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws. Build trust, collaboration and maintain important relationships with local and state government elected leaders, spokespeople, community leaders, public relations agencies and sources.

EDUCATION

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American University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

SKILLS

News WritingJournalismPress ReleasesPublic RelationsMedia RelationsVideo EditingInvestigative ReportingCrisis CommunicationsSocial MediaNon-Linear EditingBroadcast JournalismField ProducingVideoTelevisionStrategic CommunicationsSportsBreaking NewsBroadcast TelevisionRadioBroadcastEnpsStorytellingAvid NewscutterNew MediaVoice Over

ABOUT BEN BECKER

Solution oriented achievement-driven broadcast professional with outstanding experiential…

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