Lauren Scharf
LAUREN SCHARF Multimedia Journalist
An engaging journalist with a strong live presence and a passion for storytelling. Constantly chasing breaking news and building sources. Always goes beyond presenting the basic facts and finds the character in the story, while also engaging viewers using social media.
WAFF 48 News (Huntsville, Alabama) August 2016-2018
� Lead Dayside Reporter (NBC Affiliate)
- Consistently breaking news and reporting impactful stories
- Wrote, shot, edited, and delivered creative and accurate reports
- Competitive on social media engagement
- Fill-in Anchor and Bureau Chief
NTV News/KFXL Nightly (Kearney, Nebraska) August 2013-2016
� Lead Nightside Reporter (ABC/Fox Affiliate)
- Responsible for all phases of daily news gathering including setting up live shots
- Quickly established sources throughout the community
- Consistently breaking news and leading coverage throughout the market
- Newsroom leader on digital and investigative reporting - Fill-in Producer and Anchor
AWARDS - 2015 Nebraska Associated Press 1st Place for Best Newscast (Producer), 2nd Place for Best Newscast (Reporter) - 2016 Nebraska Broadcasters Association 3rd Place for Best Spot News Reporting, - 2016 Nebraska Associated Press 2nd Place for Spot News
7News KATV (Little Rock, Arkansas) Spring 2013
� News Intern (ABC Affiliate)
� Interviewed state officials at the capital, reported on severe weather including tornadoes. Wrote stories for newscasts and digital.
7News KMGH (Denver, Colorado) Summer 2012
� Sports Intern (ABC Affiliate)
- covered the deadly Aurora Theater Shooting and Waldo Canyon Fire. Interviewed Broncos players including Peyton Manning. Cut and logged video.
TV 16 News/Harding University (Searcy, Arkansas) 2009-2013 � �Live at Five�-Reporter, anchor, and producer for a live nightly 30 minute newscast serving
� �The Rush� -Reporter for a live 30 minute sports show once a week
� Spring Sing Show 2013-Videographer for �Larger Than Life� a 2.5 hour entertainment show KVHU 95.3 The Voice of Harding University
� Commercial FM station serving Central Arkansas-Live announcer hosting a weekly music show; produced, wrote, edited radio commercials, PSA�s and promos
SOFTWARE/PRODUCTION SKILLS - Edius, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Pro, EZ News, News King, AP ENPS, iNews, Aurora Browse, InDesign, Adobe Audition, iMovie ; JVC PROHD, JVC GY-HM700, Sony DVCam DSR-PD150P, TVU Backpack, Videolicious, OASIS, File Share
Harding University (Searcy, Arkansas) May 2013 Bachelor of Arts Broadcast Journalism-Cum Laude
Harding University NCAA Division II Women�s Soccer Team (Captain 2011-2013) 2009-2013
National Broadcast Society (NBS), Harding Chapter and President 2011-2013
LAUREN SCHARF Multimedia Journalist
An engaging journalist with a strong live presence and a passion for storytelling. Constantly chasing breaking news and building sources. Always goes beyond presenting the basic facts and finds the character in the story, while also engaging viewers using social media.
WAFF 48 News (Huntsville, Alabama) August 2016-2018
� Lead Dayside Reporter (NBC Affiliate)
- Consistently breaking news and reporting impactful stories
- Wrote, shot, edited, and delivered creative and accurate reports
- Competitive on social media engagement
- Fill-in Anchor and Bureau Chief
NTV News/KFXL Nightly (Kearney, Nebraska) August 2013-2016
� Lead Nightside Reporter (ABC/Fox Affiliate)
- Responsible for all phases of daily news gathering including setting up live shots
- Quickly established sources throughout the community
- Consistently breaking news and leading coverage throughout the market
- Newsroom leader on digital and investigative reporting - Fill-in Producer and Anchor
AWARDS - 2015 Nebraska Associated Press 1st Place for Best Newscast (Producer), 2nd Place for Best Newscast (Reporter) - 2016 Nebraska Broadcasters Association 3rd Place for Best Spot News Reporting, - 2016 Nebraska Associated Press 2nd Place for Spot News
7News KATV (Little Rock, Arkansas) Spring 2013
� News Intern (ABC Affiliate)
� Interviewed state officials at the capital, reported on severe weather including tornadoes. Wrote stories for newscasts and digital.
7News KMGH (Denver, Colorado) Summer 2012
� Sports Intern (ABC Affiliate)
- covered the deadly Aurora Theater Shooting and Waldo Canyon Fire. Interviewed Broncos players including Peyton Manning. Cut and logged video.
TV 16 News/Harding University (Searcy, Arkansas) 2009-2013 � �Live at Five�-Reporter, anchor, and producer for a live nightly 30 minute newscast serving
� �The Rush� -Reporter for a live 30 minute sports show once a week
� Spring Sing Show 2013-Videographer for �Larger Than Life� a 2.5 hour entertainment show KVHU 95.3 The Voice of Harding University
� Commercial FM station serving Central Arkansas-Live announcer hosting a weekly music show; produced, wrote, edited radio commercials, PSA�s and promos
SOFTWARE/PRODUCTION SKILLS - Edius, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Pro, EZ News, News King, AP ENPS, iNews, Aurora Browse, InDesign, Adobe Audition, iMovie ; JVC PROHD, JVC GY-HM700, Sony DVCam DSR-PD150P, TVU Backpack, Videolicious, OASIS, File Share
Harding University (Searcy, Arkansas) May 2013 Bachelor of Arts Broadcast Journalism-Cum Laude
Harding University NCAA Division II Women�s Soccer Team (Captain 2011-2013) 2009-2013
National Broadcast Society (NBS), Harding Chapter and President 2011-2013