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Lee K. Howard

Lexington

Summary

Sports Anchor Reporter with a proven track record at Gray Television Inc., WKYT-TV, recognized for excellence in storytelling and live reporting. Skilled in multimedia content creation and strong communication, I excel in delivering engaging sports narratives while managing tight deadlines and fostering relationships with athletes and coaches.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Anchor Reporter

Gray Television Inc., WKYT-TV
10.2011 - Current
  • Reported on college, high school and professional athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Produced engaging stories that focused on the human-interest side of sports, showcasing inspiring stories and personal moments.
  • Developed strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and team officials across Central Kentucky.
  • Received recognition for outstanding journalism, earning several industry awards for excellence in sports reporting.
  • Covered major sporting events both locally and nationally.
  • Managed tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in high-pressure environments.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Anchored evening sportscast for the number one rated TV station in the market.

Sports Anchor Reporter

Nexstar, KLBK-TV
03.2009 - 10.2011
  • Anchored weekend sportscasts
  • Covered high school, collegiate and professional sports in the market

Sports Anchor Reporter

Nexstar, KAMR-TV
12.2005 - 03.2009
  • Anchored weekend sportscasts
  • Covered high school, collegiate and professional sports in the market

Education

Broadcast Journalism

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12-2005

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking capacity
  • Sports reporting
  • Video editing proficiency
  • On-air presence
  • Deadline oriented
  • Live reporting
  • Storytelling
  • Interviewing
  • Multimedia content creation
  • Camera operation
  • Script writing
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills

Accomplishments

Edward R. Murrow regional award winner, Emmy award winner for sports coverage. Five Emmy nominations for sports coverage. AP Kentucky Best Sports Anchor (2017), numerous AP awards for storytelling, KNPA Best Sports Photographer and Storyteller.

Timeline

Sports Anchor Reporter

Gray Television Inc., WKYT-TV
10.2011 - Current

Sports Anchor Reporter

Nexstar, KLBK-TV
03.2009 - 10.2011

Sports Anchor Reporter

Nexstar, KAMR-TV
12.2005 - 03.2009

Broadcast Journalism

West Texas A&M University

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