JENNIFER
NAZHA
MMJ / Reporter / Content Creator
About Me
Hi, my name is Jennifer Nazha. I’m a Chicago native currently working as a News Writer for WGN-TV. I previously worked as a Multimedia Journalist/On-Air News, Sports and Feature Reporter at WGBA-TV (NBC26) in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
I shot, edited, reported, scripted and narrated live VOs,VO/SOTs, interviews and packages for the 5 & 6 a.m. and 5, 6, & 10 p.m. newscasts daily. I’ve covered a wide variety of stories ranging from hard news to sports including the kidnapping of Jayme Closs, Wisconsin’s 2018 Lame-Duck Session and the Green Bay Packers’ 2018 season. I also managed and created content for NBC26’s social media pages and website.
I graduated from DePaul University College of Communication in Chicago, where I majored in broadcast journalism and minored in communications and media. During my time there, I was involved in multiple media organizations like “Good Day DePaul,” “Radio DePaul” and “The DePaulia.”
I won a Crystal Pillar award in the sports category from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chicago Midwest Chapter for my long-form broadcast piece on women in sports journalism. I was also part of a team, which won a Peter Lisagor award for an investigative story about the funding of DePaul’s new Wintrust Arena. Most recently I was part of a newscast, which won a 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow award from the Radio Television Digital News Association.
I also was one of the DePaul students selected for the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence. This center is directed by award-winning journalists, Carol Marin and Don Moseley. As part of my work there, I helped produce two investigative stories that ran on WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” program.
In terms of internships, I’ve had two at WGN-TV in Chicago. On the first, I worked in news on the 4 & 5 p.m. newscasts, editing video for VOs, headlines, teases, and bumps. I also had several field producing opportunities. I later had a second internship in the sports department, covering post-game news conferences and doing interviews at Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bulls games. In addition, I covered the 2017 Cubs Convention in January, where I worked with WGN’s creative services team to produce a promo for their 70th anniversary with the Cubs.
I have extensive experience in both shooting and video editing, and have worked primarily as a one-person crew.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
WGN-TV - Chicago, IL January 2020 - Present
Per Diem News Writer - all newscasts
• Researches content and writes VOs and VO/SOTs
• Edits VOs, VO/SOTs, headlines, bumps and teases
• Communicates with producers, reporters and editors in the field to coordinate live shots
WGBA-TV NBC26 - Green Bay, WI August 2018 - August 2019
Multimedia Journalist/On-Air Reporter - 5 & 6 a.m. / 5, 6 & 10 p.m. newscasts
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Shot, edited, reported, scripted and narrated live VOs,VO/SOTs, interviews and packages for 5 & 6 a.m. / 5, 6, & 10 p.m. newscasts daily
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Covered stories ranging from hard news to sports including the kidnapping of Jayme Closs, Wisconsin’s 2018 Lame-Duck Session and the Green Bay Packers’ 2018-2019 season
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Managed and created content for NBC26’s website and social media pages
WGN-TV - Chicago, IL September 2017 - December 2017
Sports Intern - 5 & 9 p.m. weekend newscasts
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Edited highlights, VOs, VO/SOTs, bumps and teases for the weekend 5 & 9 p.m. newscasts and website
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Logged football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer games, etc.
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Covered postgame interviews and pressers for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls
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Shadowed producers, editors, writers, anchors and reporters on set and in the field
WGN-TV - Chicago, IL September 2016 - December 2016 News Intern - 4 & 5 p.m. newscasts
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Edited VOs, VO/SOTs, headlines, bumps and teases for the 4 & 5 p.m. newscasts and website
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Shadowed producers, editors, writers, anchors and reporters on set and in the field
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Field produced covering stories including the 2016 Chicago Cubs playoffs and World Series run and the 2016 presidential election
Good Day DePaul - Chicago, IL January 2016 - March 2018
On-Air Reporter/Anchor
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Anchor and on-air reporter for weekly television newscast at DePaul University
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Shot, edited, reported, scripted and narrated packages on stories including President Trump’s travel ban and the Department of Justice’s investigation of the Chicago Police Department
Radio DePaul - Chicago, IL September 2014 - September 2016
On-Air Reporter/Anchor/Host
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Reported on local, national, international, sports and entertainment news on Pocket News and Sports Flash shows
Education
DePaul University – Chicago, IL
Graduation: March 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Summa Cum Laude
G.P.A: 3.8/4.0
Achievements
Radio Television Digital News Association
Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Recipient 2020
The National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences Chicago Midwest Chapter
Crystal Pillar Award Recipient 2018
Chicago Headline Club
Peter Lisagor Award Recipient 2017
News Reel
Sports Reel
Social Media Content
Skills
Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Edius, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition and Photoshop. Experienced in shooting on Sony HXR-NX100 video camera and JVC GY-HM100U video camera. Also experienced in social media including Facebook, Twitter(Tweet Deck), Instagram (Instagram Insights), and Snapchat. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, Excel, and Publisher.
Language: Fluent in oral Arabic. Knowledgeable in oral and written Spanish.
Volunteer Experience
Mission Trip to Hungary- Budapest, HU July 2013-August 2013 July 2014-August 2014
Mission Trip to Ecuador- Guayaquil, ECU December 2014