Resume EXPERIENCE WFLD-TV Chicago, IL November 2021-Present WITI-TV (FOX) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jan. 2018-November 2021 General Assignment News Reporter May 2019-November 2021 Reports for FOX6 News at 9 and 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday Pitches compelling news stories that affect viewers in the Milwaukee DMA Conducts engaging interviews and asks important questions Enterprises stories – both dayturns and in-depth reports Develops valuable and reliable sources and contacts Pursues developing leads and follow-up stories Delivers breaking news developments and interactive live reports – whether on the scene of a crime, at a political event, or during a feature-oriented story Anchors newscasts on a fill-in basis FOX6 WakeUp Aug. 2018-May 2019 Live Feature Reporter Hosted four live segments (approx. three minutes each) between 7-9 a.m. Monday through Friday Highlighted various local businesses, upcoming events, and community developments Contributed to urgent live coverage during severe weather events Completed two packages and one VOSOT daily post-WakeUp for FOX6’s evening newscasts Multi-Media Journalist Jan. 2018-Aug. 2018 Gathered interviews and BROLL for daily assignments Wrote and edited two packages and one VOSOT daily for FOX6 News at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. Reported dayturns live in-studio or in-the-field WNDU-TV (NBC) South Bend, Indiana Sept. 2015-Sept. 2017 Multi-Media Journalist Met daily deadlines as ‘one-man band’ – shooting, writing, and editing stories Reported live from breaking news scenes Covered court cases and jury trials in both Indiana and Michigan Presented stories live on-location or in-studio daily Fill-in anchor Dec. 2015-Sept. 2017 Anchored newscasts, including 16 Morning News, NewsCenter 16 Saturday/Sunday Mornings, early evening, and 11 p.m. shows NewsCenter 16 Saturday Morning Feb. 2016-Sept. 2016 Live Reporter Delivered six to 10 live reports at breaking news scenes, community events, and/or during severe weather each Saturday during three-hour morning show IU NewsNet Bloomington, Indiana Aug. 2014-May 2015 Reporter/Anchor/Producer/Writer Shot, wrote, and edited broadcast packages on topics affecting students Contributed to a series of campus newscasts – reporting, anchoring, floor managing, and producing WTIU/WFIU-Indiana Public Media Bloomington, Indiana Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014 Intern Wrote and reported for West and South Central Indiana’s National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service station Researched and produced weekly radio pieces Assisted reporters on assignments in the field SKILLS Proficient in Edius and Final Cut Pro X editing systems EDUCATION Indiana University – Aug. 2012-May 2015 Bloomington, Indiana Bachelor of Arts Major: Journalism; Specialization: Television Broadcast Second Concentration: French Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.85/4.0 - High Distinction Lane Tech College Prep High School (Chicago) – Class of 2012 COMMUNITY FBI Milwaukee Citizens Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sept. 2019-Oct. 2019 Earned one of 40 coveted spots in the FBI Milwaukee Division's Citizens Academy (Class of 2019) Attended and graduated from an eight-week program designed to offer an inside look at the FBI while also building community-federal law enforcement relations Pewaukee High School Pewaukee, Wisconsin Aug. 2020-June 2021 Insight Mentorship Program Engaged with high school students in the Pewaukee High School Insight Media Writing and Communications course Met monthly with assigned 'mentee' to discuss current coursework and future goals Reviewed projects and offered feedback and constructive criticism to help advance students’ writing and communications skills Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation (GIRF) Chicago Feb. 2013-Present Associates Board Member Raises money to benefit the University of Chicago’s Department of Gastroenterology Volunteers at various charity events, including foundation’s annual GIRF Gala Indiana University Office of Admissions Bloomington, Indiana Sept. 2017-Present Volunteer Alumni Student Recruiter Corresponds with prospective students through Indiana University's Adopt-A-School Program and Handwritten Letter Campaign Represents Indiana University during local college fairs AWARDS 2020 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Outstanding Achievement for News Programming: FOX6 News at 9:00 p.m. – Miller Brewery Shooting (Nominee) 2020 Milwaukee Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards Best Individual Reporting of News (Bronze Award Winner)
Kasey CHronis