Andrew Logsdon Weathercaster & Reporter
Andrew S. Logsdon
230 Crestview Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: 208-724-5163
Objective
I am now fulfilling my life-long dream. I work at KMVT Twin Falls as a weekend Weatherman and a weekday Reporter. With over nine years experience working in many media venues, I am confident that my strong journalism skills will allow me to excel quickly in my career.
Family
I have been happily married since 2004 to my wonderful wife Kristin. We are the proud owners of two lively beagles, and look forward to having lots of little kids running around the house sometime in the near future.
Education
Aug 2006 – Present
Mississippi State University · Online
B.S. Geosciences / Meteorology
In progress: In this three year bachelor of science program, I am training to forecast weather over the air according to the highest standards in the industry. After completion of this degree, I plan to earn certifications with the National Weather Association and American Meteorological Society.
Aug 2000 – Dec 2004
Washington State University · Pullman, WA
B.A. Communication / Broadcast Journalism
Courses taken: TV Writing / Production, Radio Writing / Production, News Writing, Media Writing, TV Performance, Media Criticism, Media Technology, 1st Amendment Law, English, Business Law.
Aug 1998 – May 2000
Everett Community College · Everett, WA
Associates in Communication
Courses taken: Journalism, Communication, English, Literature.
Experience
Mar 2007 – Present
KMVT Channel 11 · Twin Falls, ID
Weekday Reporter, Weekend Weatherman
Job duties: Shoot + Edit stories, write own copy, conduct interviews, shoot own stand-up and live shots. Interpret weather data, create own forecasts and graphics. Conduct three-minute ad-lib live shot in front of green screen twice a week.
Sep 2005 – Mar 2007
Albertsons HQ · Boise, ID
Sales Audit Clerk I
Job duties: Account reconciliations, customer service, analytical research, accruals.
Aug 2004 – Dec 2004
Cable 8 News · Pullman, WA
Anchor / Reporter / Producer
Job duties: Shot and edited packages, wrote copy, reported and anchored news, produced, operated teleprompter, did weather and sports, interviewed for stories.
Aug 2004 – Dec 2004
KUGR 95 Rock · Pullman, WA
Anchor / Reporter / Producer
Job duties: Covered beats, wrote copy, produced, edited packages, ran two hour weekly show, on-air personality, interviewed for stories.
Oct 2003 – Dec 2004
KRLF 88.5 FM · Pullman, WA
Board Operator / Producer
Job duties: On-air personality, on-air advertisements, board operation, production of weekly shows, station management, on-call technician.
Aug 2003 – Dec 2004
Moscow-Pullman Daily News · Moscow, ID
Contributing Sports Writer
Job duties: Collegiate sports stories, prep sports stories, game recaps, coach and player interviews.
Aug 2003 – Dec 2004
The Daily Evergreen · Pullman, WA
Sports Editor / Staff Writer
Job duties: Daily baseball beat, general news stories, promoted to sports editor, created 2-5 pages daily, produced 20 page weekly football paper, assigned stories to other staff, maintained deadlines.
Sep 1999 – Jun 2000
Everett Clipper · Everett, WA
Sports Editor / Staff Writer
Job duties: Covered all college sports, promoted to sports editor, assigned stories to staff, covered general news stories.
Aug 1998 – Jun 2000
Everett Herald · Everett, WA
High School Sports Reporter
Job duties: Covered prep sports for several schools, followed season-long stories, coach and player interviews, maintained deadlines.
Software
Proficient with: Windows and Mac operating systems,NewsStar, non-linear video editing, linear video editing, DV cameras, SVHS cameras, Adobe Audition, Cool Edit Pro, Quark Express, News Edit Pro.
References
| Name / Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|
|
Joe Martin News Director KMVT News |
208-733-6407 |
|
Jay Jackson Reporter, KCAL LA, CBS News President, LA Reporter’s Clinic |
888-810-5272 |
|
Richard F. Taflinger, PhD WSU Communications Professor |
509-335-1530 |
|
Glenn A. Johnson Communications Professor WSU Football Announcer |
509-335-3068 |
|
Kim Bartlett Morning Anchor KBCI News |
208-489-1254 |