Star Connor
Entertainment Reporter, Host, Producer, Editor, Blogger
Star Connor
Entertainment Reporter / Host / Producer / Editor / Blogger
Entertainment / Red Carpet / News / Business / Lifestyle Features / Talk Show / Fashion
Highly experienced Producer, Host, Reporter and On-Air Talent with a proven track record for handling live interviews with ease, multitasking in all assignments, assistant and quick learner.
Summary of Qualifications
More than 5 years of experience gained in commercial television news, and radio combined with a college degree. Managed a dual career in radio and television, as an effective communicator, story teller, and researcher. Great at multitasking, working in a fast paced , high energy environment. Knowledgeable in news copy, sales, traffic, on-air, assignment editor, editing, digital, reporting, producing, and videographer.
Experience
* Production * Host * Marketing, Promotions, Sales, Traffic Assistant * Reporter * Field Producer
* Web Editor * On-Air Talent * Assignment Editor * Assistant to Assistant Program Director
Career Achievements
Voted Radio One, Inc. Peer Recognition Award-2010
Andrew Carnegie- "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
Voted Radio One, Inc. Employee Recognition Award-2012
For Democratic National Convention Coverage, Interviews included: Actress Lynn Whitfield, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Senator Vincent Hughes, Actor Wendell Pierce, Senior Advisor to President Valerie Jarrett and more.
Raised Company Digital Ratings in 2011 and 2012
Our website ratings doubled due to my stories of Wendy Williams and Mary Mary, also my story was chosen and posted on Mary Mary's Fan Facebook Page http://praisecharlotte.com/512002/erica-campbell-of-mary-mary-has-baby-shower/ * http://oldschool1053.com/2621082/star-connor-talks-up-close-and-personal-with-the-queen-of-radio-now-conquering-tv-ms-wendy-williams-audio/
Work Experience
Radio One, Incorporated- Praise 100.9/ 92.7 and Old School 105.3- Charlotte, NC: Market 24 June 10-Current
WPZS-Praise 100.9 : Now Praise 100.9/ 92.7 FM
Producer of the Yolanda Adams Morning Show-Syndicated and Live
Producer- Dezzie Sunday Morning Show- Syndicated
Fill-in Producer-Lonnie Hunter Midday Show- Syndicated
Producer- Melanie Clark- Local On-Air Talent -Live remote shows
Producer- Tarsha Clifton- Local On-Air Talent -Live remoter shows
Traffic Reporter/ Metro Network Announcer/Commercial Host
WQNC-My 92.7 FM
Produce and Co-Host- Fly Ty -Local On-Air Talent-Live remote shows
Co-Host with DJ Stacy Blackmon -Local On-Air Talent
Producer -Al Sharpton Sunday Morning Show-Syndicated
Metro Network Announcer /Commercial Host
- Conduct on-air interviews
- Conceive and pitch daily story ideas; show prep-produce and write scripts for talents and daily shows
- Post meetings and coordinate under direction of Directors
- Read Metro Networks -On-air / Commercials
- Regulate timing of programs, operate syndicated programming and play commercials, air live and pre-recorded shows
- Off-air support of commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers, airing commercials and promos as scheduled / Sales team and Traffic Department
- Monitor and update weather, traffic, and news reports into automation equipment
- Perform on-air announcements of shifts assigned
- Assist with remote appearances, driving company vehicle for on-site communication, and apperances
- Take transmitter readings and maintain transmitter logs
- Screen phone calls
WOSF-FM Old School 105.3
Entertainment Host, Producer and Board Operator
- Conduct on-air interviews with guests
- Conceive and pitch daily story ideas; daily show prep for all shows
- Regulate timing of programs, operate syndicated programming and play commercials, air live and pre-recorded shows
- Off- air support of commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers, airing commercials and promos as scheduled / Sales team and Traffic Department
Assistant to Assistant Program Director
- Active in selector for music formats, and traffic of commercials and other formats
- Assistant to hiring new employees / interns and training interns
- Assistant in weekly meetings, conferences, brainstorming and new events
- Monitor and update production. shifts, and calendar schedules
Assistant Marketing and Promotions
- Represent Radio One as a Reporter and Host for stories and events out in the field and live, in front of celebrities, musicians and publicists
- Assist in all out door / in door events, shoot video, photography of events, awards, and other station, community events
- Assist with special marketing projects as assigned
- Coordinate with the Marketing and Promotions Director
- Assist with research and other administrative needs, such as paperwork, and schedule of events
- Working with guests who will appear on the show or in concert while they are in town
- Involvement in all show day procedures
Online Editor
- Daily posting of the Yolanda Adams Morning-Points of Power, Bishop Secular, Ask Professor Wiley, Inside Inspiration with Lexi, Sanctified Sermon Topic, Revelation, Under the Marcoscope and more
- Personal posts of events sponsored by the station, and radio events and media events
- Reporter and Host-produce, report and write content packages, video journalist and photographer
- http://praisecharlotte.com/?s=star+connor&submit=Search
- http://oldschool1053.com/?s=star+connor&submit=Search
Access Charlotte - Ophelia C. Productions-Charlotte, NC October 10-Present
Host of an online entertainment news show featuring national news, red carpet events, celebrity fashion, celebrity interviews, movie premieres, concerts and other events, locally and nationally. Featured on Radio One websites, Frequency News, Access 21-Charlotte Network, Facebook, Youtube and other media outlets https://www.youtube.com/user/AccessCharlotteTV7
Frequency Magazine- A Radio One Publication-Fort Lee, NJ June 12-Present
Entertainment Reporter, Correspondent, Editor and Blogger
- Interview top entertainers and the life of Hip Hop and the music industry, Fashion, Lifestyle and more
- Reporter and Host-produce, report and write content packages, video journalist and photographer
- http://www.frequencynews.com/
Dream Media Studios-Charlotte, NC June 2012
Entertainment Reporter, Correspondent
- Produce and report segments for the internet based, network base show "MyView30"
WCNC Carolina's News Connection Channel 6 Paid Intern to NBC Affiliate- Charlotte, NC: Market 24 July 07-Aug.07
WFDD 88.5 National Public Radio Intern-Winston-Salem, NC Jan.09-May 09
WGHP FOX 8 News Intern- Highpoint, NC Sept.08-Dec.08
WPEG Power 98 FM "Charlotte's #1 for Hip Hop and R&B" Intern- Charlotte, NC March 2008
Telethons, Auditions, Special Events and Live Appearances
Radio One Rickey Smiley Correspondent * Fox Charlotte Traffic Reporter audition finalist July 2012 * BET 106 and Par-"The Search" audition July 2012 * BET Soul Train Awards 2012 -Vegas * Time Warner Cable's "Born to Shine" contestant 2011* Radio One, Ricmond's Stone Soul Music Festival 2012 Radio Host * Charlotte's Soul Food Festival 2012 Entertainment Reporter * St. Jude Fundraising Telethon-Producer and Execution * 2012 Trumpet Awards-Entertainment TV Host-Atlanta, GA * 2011 Dove Awards-Entertaiment TV Host-Atlanta, GA * 2011/2012 Charlotte Fashion/Style Week-Entertainment TV Host * Legacy Concert with Kelly Price-Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Elwood Edna Foundation for Youth-Reporter * Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Parade * Gastonia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Programs * CIAA Appearances and Hosting, and CIAA Fan Experience Yolanda Adams Morning Show Producer * 2012 President Obama address-Reporter-Mt. Holly, NC * Praise in the Park 2010/2011 Radio Host * Local Station Remotes broadcasting live * Joy Fest 2011 * 2011 Man Up Expo-Time Warner Cable Arena and more
Notable Interviews for TV, Magazines, Websites and Radio
Tia and Tamera * NEYO * America's Next Top Model-Eva * 112's-Q Parker * The Braxtons * Wendy Williams * Tyrese Gibson * Kim Fields * Cynthia Bailey-Real Housewives of Atlanta * Teresa Giudice-Real Housewives of New Jersey * Rickey Smiley * Kirk Franklin * Earth, Wind and Fire * Charlie Wilson * Leah Labelle * Elle Varner * Adrienne Bailon * Aretha Franklin * Ted Turner * Xernona Clayton * Kita Williams-TO Show * Monique Jackson-TO Show * Mario * Tamia * Senior White House Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Relations and Public Liaison, Valerie Jarrett * Travis Porter * Cash Out * Tank * Chrisette Michele and many others
Community, Media Involvement
National Association of Black Journalist * NABJ Short Course -Reporter and Assignment Editor * Institute of Advanced Journalism Studies at North Carolina A&T State University * Unity Participant, Chicago IL * Trotter Group Participant, Washington, DC * Harvest Food Center * Delta Sigma Theta Gastonia Alumnae Chapter Volunteer * Center for New Hope * Amber Roxx Productions Inc. * Access 21 Public Television Studios * Voter Registration * Next Level Charlotte
Technical Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of the television newsroom, radio studio, media sales, camera operations, board operations, Macintosh, PC, I News, Final Cut Pro, News Cutter, Metro Networks, Word Press, I Movie, Avid, Cool Edit, Adobe Audition, Trim Label and Convert, Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook ) Promosuite, Salesforce, iWork, RCS Selector, Google systems-SS32, VT32, PPM Arbitron Systems, Logger, WideOrbit Automation, Canon - EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens and 55-250mm Lens
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University- Greensboro, NC May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications GPA 3.73/4.00, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Deans List 2005-2009 * Most Spirited Award- North Carolina A&T State University JOMC Dept. * Miss Senior Participant * Miss Aggie Suites F * Miss Aggie Village East
NABEF Media Sales Institute at Howard, Washington DC May 09- June 09
Institute Graduate Sales Certified
Presented to top Media Companies such as COX Media, Comcast, Turner Broadcasting, NBC Universal, Arbitron, Meredith, Local Radio and TV networks and others
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