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WMTV NBC-15
As my tenure in Casper, Wyoming drew to a close, I began to think about what I desired in my next job. I wanted to stay at the anchor desk to refine the skills I just spent two years building. On the reporting side, it was essential the area produce quality, diverse news. Plus, it needed to be a city my wife and I would be proud to call home. I was fortunate to get all of that in Madison, Wisconsin.
During my three years in Madison, 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. My work at WMTV has resulted in an Emmy and more than a half-dozen awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and Associated Press, including best Live Shot, Spot News, Morning Newscast, Evening Newscast and Documentary.
During my three years in Madison, 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. My work at WMTV has resulted in an Emmy and more than a half-dozen awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and Associated Press, including best Live Shot, Spot News, Morning Newscast, Evening Newscast and Documentary.
On Air Samples
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)
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)
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.
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)
