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DANIEL HAMBURG
danielhamburgreports@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE:
WDVM/WDCW-TV DC News Now Washington, D.C. August 2022-Present
General assignment weeknight reporter/MMJ covering Washington, D.C. Write, shoot and edit packages for 9 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Fill-in anchor.
WHTM-TV ABC27 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania December 2018-August 2022
Weekday nightside Multimedia Journalist. Write, shoot and edit packages and VOSOTs daily for multiple newscasts 5 – 11 p.m. Fill-in anchor.
WJAC-TV 6News Johnstown, Pennsylvania October 2016-November 2018
Multimedia Journalist. Write, shoot and edit packages and VOSOTs for 6News at 11. Weekend reporter for 6News at 6. Report for ABC 23 and Fox 8, as needed.
WLNS-TV 6News Lansing, Michigan January-July 2016
Reporter/VideoJournalist. Write, shoot and edit packages and VOSOTs for 6News at 5 and 6. Weekend reporter for 6News at 6.
WBFF-TV FOX 45 Baltimore, MD Summer 2015
News Intern. Assisted producers and reporters with gathering information, researching facts, identifying sources. Helped shoot interviews and wrote VOs. Edited video for air and ran studio cameras for live newscasts.
WUSA-TV Washington, DC Summer 2014
News Intern. Supported senior weekend news producer and reporters with gathering information, researching facts, identifying sources, and updating graphics for newscasts. Shot video and photos, and wrote VOs.
FOCAL POINT TV NEWS, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI August 2012-April 2016
Reporter/Anchor (September 2015-April 2016)
Write, shoot and edit packages and VOSOTs for bi-weekly newscast.
Senior Producer (August 2012-May 2015)
Put together 30 minute bi-weekly newscast. Duties included assigning stories to reporters, ordering the rundown, writing scripts, editing in Avid Media Composer. Promoted from Associate Producer.
HAMBURG STUDIOS North Potomac, MD April 2011-Present
Freelance Videographer/Photographer. Take video and photographs at social events. Specialize in headshots, family pictures, newborn photography.
CAMP AIRY Thurmont, MD Summers 2012-2014
Drama Tech Department Head. Effectively provided technical support for camp events, activities and drama performances. Responsibilities included managing lighting and sound equipment, videography, troubleshooting issues, and serving as main point of contact. Previously Assistant Drama Tech Department Head and bunk counselor.
SKILLS
• Proficient in using Avid Media Composer, Edius, Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in using iNews, ENPS, Inception, EZNews and Latakoo
• Proficient in managing lighting and sound equipment
• Expertise in still photography (digital and film) and videography
HONORS/AWARDS:
•Nominated, Historical/Cultural-News (Photojournalist) The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Chapter. August 2023
• Nominated, Video Journalist, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-Atlantic Chapter, August 2019, August 2022
MEMBERSHIPS:
• Member, National Press Photographer’s Association (2015- Present)
• Member, Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Advisory Committee (2015-2016)
• Member, Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity (2012 – Present)
EDUCATION:
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI
B.A., Journalism, May 2016
• Winner, Photographer, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Michigan, April 2015 and 2017
•Winner, Television News and Feature Photography, Society of Professional Journalists, Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards, April 2016 and 2017
•Winner, Television Feature Reporting, Society of Professional Journalists, April 2017 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards
• Winner, Writer, Editor, Talent, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Michigan, April 2016
•Winner, In-Depth Reporting, Society of Professional Journalists, April 2016 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards
•Tenth Place, Television II–News, William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards, March 2016
•Winner, Best of Festival (Television Feature Reporting), Broadcast Education Association, February 2016
•National Finalist, Television News and Feature Photography, Society of Professional Journalists, 2014 Mark of Excellence Awards
• Ninth Place, Narrative Multimedia Storytelling, William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards, January 2015
• Winner, Best Newscast, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Michigan, April 2015; and May 2014
• First Place, Daily Newscast/Sportscast, Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Broadcast Awards, January 2015 and January 2014
•Winner, Best All-Around Newscast, Society of Professional Journalists, April 2014 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards
•Mary Gardner Scholar, School of Journalism, Michigan State University, April 2016
• Albert Applegate Scholarship, School of Journalism, Michigan State University, March 2015
• Media Sandbox Scholarship, College of Communications Arts and Sciences, Michigan State University, August 2012
