Résumé

Nathan J. Bense
nbense@gmail.com

Experience

WHAM/WUHF-TV (ABC/FOX/CW) Rochester, NY (August 2012 – Present)

• News Producer, 13WHAM News at 10 on FOX Rochester
• Rebuilt the 10pm broadcast from the ground up to create a fast-paced, high-energy newscast that showcases new local content
• Work across departments to create a more engaging, dynamic experience for viewers

WROC/WUHF-TV (CBS/formerly FOX) Rochester, NY (August 2010 – August 2012)

• News Producer, FOX First at Ten
• Selected, wrote, and formatted compelling stories for television and web
• Developed visually interactive graphics to showcase and enhance storytelling

ABC NEWS ON CAMPUS, Syracuse, NY (August 2009 – May 2010)

• Bureau Chief & Reporter – accountable to network producers and executives in New York
• Represented staff & pitched stories on weekly conference calls with program leaders and 5 other bureau chiefs
• Reported and produced content for multiple platforms, including abcnews.com and ABC News Now

CONNECT, Syracuse University (September 2007 – December 2008)

• Weekly public affairs program airing on WSYR-TV digital channel 9.2 and WSPX-TV
• Contributed to the team as a writer, researcher, booker, and reporter.
• Collaborated with producers on story ideas, rundown organization, graphics, and proof reading

WAER PUBLIC RADIO, Syracuse, NY (February 2007 – May 2008)

• Volunteer weekend reporter
• Researched, interviewed, wrote, & edited assigned stories to be read by anchor on local “Morning Edition”

Recognition

ROCHESTER MEDIA ASSOCIATION – 2012 Young Professional Award

Education

B.A., SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, 2010
Broadcast Journalism, Policy Studies, & History

• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs