WMTV NBC-15
I worked in Madison, Wisconsin from June of 2007 to August of 2010. I was fortunate to cover many national and international stories, including the 2008 Iowa Caucus; the 2008 Midwest Floods (for which I appeared on Nightly News with Brian Williams on June 9); and U.S. Airways Flight 1549, which crash-landed on the Hudson River in NYC.
As weekend evening news anchor at WMTV, my show became the most-watched weekend newscast in the DMA. In my five months on the show, it posted a 30 percent ratings increase from the previous year. The result was similar, following a move to the weekend mornings. Ratings increased by as much as 200 percent. Below you will find examples of my work.
As weekend evening news anchor at WMTV, my show became the most-watched weekend newscast in the DMA. In my five months on the show, it posted a 30 percent ratings increase from the previous year. The result was similar, following a move to the weekend mornings. Ratings increased by as much as 200 percent. Below you will find examples of my work.
On Air Samples
Package: Flight 1549: 2:58
The first interview with the co-pilot of the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River.
(Emmy winner)
The first interview with the co-pilot of the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River.
(Emmy winner)
Package: A Life Now Complete: 6:06
A World War II veteran, who recently lost his wife of 66 years, sets out on a journey to complete
his life. (Emmy nominated)
A World War II veteran, who recently lost his wife of 66 years, sets out on a journey to complete
his life. (Emmy nominated)
Breaking News Live Shot: Massive Flood: 1:41
The most unforgettable moment from the devastating 2008 Midwest floods is caught on live
television. (Featured on NBC's Nightly News - Emmy nominated)
The most unforgettable moment from the devastating 2008 Midwest floods is caught on live
television. (Featured on NBC's Nightly News - Emmy nominated)
One-Man-Band: DUI Driver: 1:37
A man who made a terrible mistake wants to make sure others don't repeat it.
(shot/written/edited by Chris Papst)
A man who made a terrible mistake wants to make sure others don't repeat it.
(shot/written/edited by Chris Papst)
Live Shot: New Playground: 1:21
A group of kids fed-up with their old playground fight for a new one.
A group of kids fed-up with their old playground fight for a new one.
Package: Biggest Loser: 2:13
The opening piece to the series, Madison's Biggest Loser.
The opening piece to the series, Madison's Biggest Loser.
Package: Homeless: 2:05
A man who fell on hard times and became homeless explains why he is not just another
statistic.
A man who fell on hard times and became homeless explains why he is not just another
statistic.
