Checkey Beckford

About Checkey Beckford

I’m a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist with two decades in broadcast news — and a…

Experience

1. Reporter Communicator

   Nbcuniversal Local

   Oct 2012 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Research and report stories for broadcast on NBC’s flagship New York station• Write and produce stories that garner high page views• Crisis communications: heavy coverage of natural disasters, emergencies, corporate and political scandals• First reporter to cover the viral Central Park birdwatcher confrontation that became a central point in race discussions • Traveled regularly to cover the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections and the Capitol riot• Interview and coordinate with medical professionals and scientists to cover epidemics and pandemics including Covid-19• Consistently use social media to connect with viewers • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to translate complicated data into relatable copy using graphics• Pitch stories in editorial meetings based on data trends, community engagement or leads from external public relations contacts• Lead a team of photojournalists, editors and graphic designers to produce impactful stories • Support internal DEI efforts by moderating race discussions and producing in-depth stories including one uncovering startling mortality rates for BIPOC mothers.

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  B.A., Communication and Media Studies

Skills

• Broadcast
• Leadership
• Interviews
• Storytelling
• Video
• Social Media