David Hurst

About David Hurst

Effective communications specialist with experience creating communications for…

Experience

1. Host Reporter Producer

   PBS North Carolina

   Oct 2018 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   Serves as Senior Producer and Reporter of ncIMPACT, a multiplatform series produced in partnership with the UNC School of Government- Leads team of producers, production crew members and internal/external stakeholders in setting creative tone for the series and managing the creative process across multiple teams-Works with ncIMPACT guests (state/local leaders, business executives, industry leaders, and communication teams) to develop talking points and messaging to fit their voice - Travels around the state to produce field stories that take an up-close look at how communities are tackling important issues-Enterprises compelling multiplatform content through research, in-depth planning, broadcast/print writing, non-linear editing, and on-camera reporting- Works with multiple internal and external teams to promote and grow the ncIMPACT program and align messaging with internal and external communication goals- Plans and produces several in-person ncIMPACT Town Hall events a year, which engage local stakeholders and dive deep into the issues that matter most in communities- Served as studio host and team lead for COVID: Uncovered, an Emmy-nominated public affairs show that focused on those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and featured statewide solutions that combated the virus

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts

Skills

• Final Cut Pro
• Blogging
• Facebook
• Non-Linear Editing
• Social Media
• Video Production
• Video
• Management
• Broadcast Writing
• Broadcast
• Sports
• Editing
• Photoshop