Catherine Parrotta
Morning News and Traffic Anchor (Wfxt-tv Boston 25 News) @Wfxt Boston 25 News
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WORK HISTORY
Morning News and Traffic Anchor (Wfxt-tv Boston 25 News) @Wfxt Boston 25 News
Dedham, MA, US
Enterprise stories on transit topics and deliver them in an engaging and creative manner • Deliver six live traffic reports hourly for our morning newscast by analyzing real-time traffic data• Work quickly, minute-by-minute, to build graphics to communicate information• Distribute traffic content across social media platforms to reach commuters on thego• Deliver 5am weekday newscast and other hours as necessary as an anchor, editing writing for clarity and conducting interviews• Utilize expertise in medical topics to enterprise stories and live interviews on these subjects as circumstances allow
EDUCATION
Emerson College
BS, Broadcast journalism, history
SKILLS
ABOUT CATHERINE PARROTTA
The Boston Marathon bombing aftermath and trial. A Red Sox World Series run, and win. Security along the US-Canada border. Daily traffic snafus. The stories are vastly different, but I’ve reported on all of them with one goal: to make a difference by giving viewers the information they need as they go through their day.I know what makes a compelling story. And for the past 18 years as an on-air television reporter and anchor in New England, it’s been my privilege to tell those stories. A thirst for learning is key. Each day on the job brings me a new topic to quickly master before I translate that information into easy-to-understand content and deliver it with a thoughtful and engaging approach both on-air and across social media platforms. I’ve earned three regional Emmy nominations along the way.My entry into my chosen career was driven by a deep desire to help others. As I watched major world events unfold, I realized how critical it was to provide accurate information and context to the public. After 11 years of covering news, I took on a new challenge as I transitioned to covering Boston traffic during the morning commute. This led to innovation. Although I started off by reporting on crashes and trouble spots, my coverage evolved as I moved to providing solutions and alternate routes. I map out these routes myself using my own knowledge of the area. In addition to delivering six live reports an hour during a six-hour morning newscast, I dig deeper. I seek out new transit topics to weave into reporter stories, informing the commuter far beyond the daily slow spots.While storytelling is my passion, it isn’t simply confined to news. I have written and self-published three children’s books. I even took on the challenge of hand-painting the illustrations in my most recent story! My other interests include advocating for health awareness and the importance of preventative healthcare. I seize every opportunity to bring these issues into the spotlight through my work on-air and by way of my social media platforms. Additionally, I continue to nurture my lifelong love of the performing arts. As a soprano trained on a scholarship through the Handel and Haydn Vocal Apprenticeship Program for high school soloists, I enjoy fulfilling requests to sing at community events. With my classical ballet and musical theater background, I look to support local dance and theatrical productions whenever possible.
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