Sean Schoppe
former EP • 541.514.9553
Paul Bergen
former ND • 409.656.8700
Kyle Porter
current coworker • 281.740.1413
Producer
KOIN • Portland, Oregon
July 2006 - Dec. 2007
Reporter / weather anchor
KIVI • Boise, Idaho
April 2004 - July 2006
MSJ / fill-in anchor
KPIC • Roseburg, Oregon
Nov. 2001 - April 2003
2018 Lone Star Emmy for serious feature
2018 Texas Associated Press Award for spot news
2018 Edward R. Murrow Award for breaking news coverage
2017 Press Club of Southeast Texas Award for in-depth report
2017 Press Club of Southeast Texas Award for investigative report
2017 Press Club of Southeast Texas Award for special report: environmental
I’m a passionate, creative and engaging anchor and reporter whose personality shines through in every story. As an enterprising journalist, I connect with my audience through a variety of platforms, especially social media. I’m also an aggressive and driven team player.
Created and hosted the #MorningRecut, a daily news update for Instagram
Ranked No. 1 in newsroom for social interaction consistently
Promoted to launch groundbreaking #HTownRush ensemble
Reported live for nearly an hour during TS Harvey while KHOU 11 evacuated
Built several franchises, including Brandi Breaks It Down & Brandi on the Bayou
Promoted from weekend to weeknight anchor within six months
Tripled ratings of 12News Tonight
Swept in-depth reporting category for SETX Press Club awards
Became first AP to be promoted to producer within a year
Boosted ratings of 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts
Hosted "The Online Dish," a web-exclusive segment
Selected as youngest-ever main anchor in the market
Spearheaded record success for community events
Generated market’s largest organic social media following
I believe in a dialogue with viewers, not a monologue. My personal and engaging approach leads to increased ratings and positive feedback.
As comfortable covering breaking news as I am a feature, I am a flexible and valuable reporter in the field.
I use multiple platforms to interact with viewers, engage in social listening and generate story ideas.
As a fearless and aggressive investigator, I seek to hold accountable those in power and solve problems for our viewers.
I bring to the table fresh and creative ideas that will help my station tell stories differently.