Keith Harden

 Profile Multi-talented, results-driven broadcast news professional with over 10+ years of experience. Keith brings an accomplished background that encapsulates an ability to conceive and create the production of various high-profile projects with a sense of purpose and record achievement. Whether deciphering through stories with the ability to garner national interest, booking guests, or on the hunt for fresh story ideas, Keith thrives on deadlines and strives for results, securing the respect of fellow colleagues based on a high-performance level. Professional Associations FOX BLACK/ CO- Communications Lead – East Coast |- National Association of Black Journalists- NABJ | 2007- Present Writers Guild of America, East, INC. | 2012- Present Contact PHONE:- New York, NY 10026 EMAIL:- WEBSITE: https://keithhardenmedia.wixsite.com/keithhardenmedia KEITH HARDEN BROADCAST JOURNALIST/ MEDIA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY- B.A., Mass Communication Cumulative GPA of 3.6/4.00 | Cum Laude  President of the B-CU student chapter of NABJ WORK EXPERIENCE ABC NEWS | NATIONAL ASSIGNMENT EDITOR 2021- Present Coordinated coverage of breaking and ongoing news stories across the ABC News division. Assigned appropriate newsgathering staff to cover those stories, including correspondents, producers and digital journalists. Routinely collaborated with the Logistics Desk to ensure the operational, technical and ENG needs of the field teams were met. Contributed, copy-edited, and wrote a variety of web stories for the ABC News digital division (social media and website. Sample work HERE) FOX NEWS CHANNEL | ASSIGNMENT EDITOR- Led a team of weekend editors as Senior Assignment Manager. Maintained strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners Communicated with various law enforcement officials and sources for editorial information Monitored news wires & social media platforms for breaking news stories Sourced and cleared new media and social video material from various online sources, including social media sites and various 3rd party organizations. TMZ | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - Field produced various entertainment news stories while serving as editorial lead on a number of high-profile celebrity court cases. Conceived, wrote and oversaw the production of various short-form, fact-based entertainment news stories in a deadline-driven environment. Evaluated various forms of information –from videos to legal documents -- and constructed an accurate story that was entertaining for viewers to read. Researched leads, screened high-profile footage, and participated in daily pitch meetings while contributing to the daily editorial process. Used social media content manager tools such as Google Analytics, Semrush, ImpactHero, and Adobe Analytics to monitor audience and viewer engagement with developing web stories. WCBS/ LIVE FROM THE COUCH | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER - Worked closely with assignment editors and helped support reporters, writers, and producers with news research, social media, and making phone calls during daily news coverage. Continuously met deadlines during high-stress breaking news situations. Produced various promos for WLNY’s Live from The Couch and booked and secured guests for various news stories. Produced news teasers for noon newscasts. SKILLS Public speaking  News writing and Research  Networking  Leadership skills  Adobe InCopy  Adobe InDesign  Budgeting  Social media and website  Management  Ability to work under pressure  Media relations/ Media Outreach 