Kelsey Christensen

EXPERIENCE

 

Reporter • 5 Eyewitness News

April 2022 - Present

Minneapolis, MN

• Known for making stories conversational

• Go-to for breaking news and live shots

• 1st Place Page One Award for Breaking News coverage

• Collaborate with Good Morning America for local and national segments

• Fill-in anchor and traffic

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Reporter • FOX 5 San Diego

November 2020 - March 2022

San Diego, CA

• Emmy Award winner for nearly getting a confession during jailhouse interview

• Landed sought-after interviews

• Extensive live shot experience

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Fill-in Traffic Reporter • TTWN

October 2020 - April 2022

Seattle, WA (remote)

• Accurately and energetically reported the traffic for a handful of Seattle stations

• Sole producer and anchor for traffic hits

 

Reporter/MMJ • NBC16

January 2018 - July 2020

Eugene, OR

  • Lead reporter

  • Uncovered unethical killing of wildlife by state dept., which led to new state committee to restructure protocols

  • Emmy award-winning contributor

  • Fill-in anchor

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Paramedic • Umpqua Valley Ambulance

Nov 2018 - March 2020

Roseburg, OR

  • 911 medic

  • Decision maker during emergencies

  • Remained calm during stressful situations to maintain a secure scene

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Promotions Assistant • CBS Radio

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Minneapolis, MN​

• Networked with listeners

 

News Collaborator • Channel One International 

Aug 2017 – Sept 2017

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Wrote and voiced English news clips for international news

 

News Intern • KARE11 | NBC

Sept 2017 – Dec 2017

Minneapolis, MN

• Fill-in assignment desk editor

• Helped produce

 

News Intern • CCX News

June 2017 – Aug 2017

Brooklyn Park, MN

• Regularly wrote for air

• Shot video

 

News Intern • WCCO | CBS

Jan 2017 – May 2017

Minneapolis, MN

• Assisted reporters during field interviews

• Helped gather news content

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Paramedic • Mayo Clinic - Gold Cross Ambulance

Feb 2015 – Jan 2018

Rochester, MN

• Interviewed hundreds of patients to gather the story of the scene

• Ensured patient care report accuracy through precise documentation

• Remained calm during stressful situations to maintain a secure scene

 

Communications Intern • Office of Governor Mark Dayton

Jan 2015 – May 2015

St. Paul, MN​

• Crafted the weekly newsletters

• Coordinated with reporters

 

Photographer • Minnesota Daily

May 2016 – Aug 2016

Minneapolis, MN

• Created visual collections

• Photographed dozens of news stories to enhance article                          

 

Medical Reporter • Minnesota Daily

Oct 2014 – Dec 2014

Minneapolis, MN

• Articles picked up by the AP

• Reported on the latest, fascinating medical stories

 

SKILLS

• Extensive live shot experience

• Able to crank out accurate, solid packages under the gun

• Connecting with people

• Proficient in Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro 10 and Edius Pro

• Proficient in iNews, ENPS and Octopus