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 authentic personality shines through in every story. As an enterprising journalist, I connect with my audience through a variety of platforms, especially social media.
Ranked No. 1 in newsroom for social interaction by ShareRocket
Created and hosted the #MorningRecut, a daily news product for Instagram
Named social media anchor for #HTownRush ensemble
Produced daily digital news updates on social platforms & Alexa
Built franchises, including Brandi Breaks It Down
Won Edward R. Murrow Award for breaking news (with KHOU 11)
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 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.
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