Nick Iannelli

WTOP is a consummate multi-platform news organization with a sterling reputation in Washington, D.C. as well as throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia. It is routinely the most listened-to radio station in and around the nation’s capital, providing breaking and developing news and information to hundreds of thousands of listeners on air, on its heavily trafficked website and through social media outlets.

News Reporter
Generate content for all platforms including broadcast…

WTOP is a consummate multi-platform news organization with a sterling reputation in Washington, D.C. as well as throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia. It is routinely the most listened-to radio station in and around the nation’s capital, providing breaking and developing news and information to hundreds of thousands of listeners on air, on its heavily trafficked website and through social media outlets.News Reporter Generate content for all platforms including broadcast, online and social media. Write, produce and broadcast breaking and developing news and information while meeting tight deadlines.Responsibilities include: •Manage in-person interviews and represent the station at on-the-scene live reporting designed to engage listeners and provide relevant content •Collaborate with national radio news outlets on stories of national interest•Anchor and manage live on air in alignment with the WTOP brand of 24/7 all-news experience•Knowledge of trending topics; political events and pop culture•Operate the broadcast equipment, collaborate with news team, producers and editors•Regularly file stories for the CBS national networkExamples of national coverage:•Pope Francis makes historic visit to D.C.•Baltimore riots after a man was fatally injured in police custody•President Trumps’s inauguration in front of U.S. Capitol •Mass shooting at Maryland’s Capital Gazette newspaper •The 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia In 2018 received the Associated Press award of “Best Reporter” in D.C., Maryland and Delaware. In 2016 received a national award from the “National Headliner Awards” for a story about Maryland prison inmates using dog training for rehabilitation.In 2015 received an award from the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for a story focused on D.C.’s dramatic reduction in violent crime.

An extension of the National Association of Realtors, Real Estate Today Radio provides home buyers and sellers with critical, credible and timely information and is heard weekly on dozens of radio stations throughout the United States.

News Writer
Generated compelling news releases related to trending real estate topics that were broadcast on Real Estate Today Radio.

Responsibilities included:

•Cultivated sources and researched a broad range of real estate topics…

An extension of the National Association of Realtors, Real Estate Today Radio provides home buyers and sellers with critical, credible and timely information and is heard weekly on dozens of radio stations throughout the United States.News Writer Generated compelling news releases related to trending real estate topics that were broadcast on Real Estate Today Radio. Responsibilities included:•Cultivated sources and researched a broad range of real estate topics each week•Combed websites and other outlets searching for stories of interest to home buyers and sellers related to market conditions•Developed a deep understanding of complex issues related to the process of buying and selling homes •Generated ideas and wrote news releases that were broadcast on air by news anchor•Wrote long-form, conversational essays related to real estate topics that were broadcast on air by news anchor

In addition to its status as Milwaukee's radio news leader, WTMJ features compelling talk shows that provide meaning and context to daily events. The 50,000-watt station is the largest and most widely listened-to radio news station in Wisconsin.

Anchor and News Reporter
Generated and reported stories from newsroom and functioned as a field reporter and producer from remote locations.

Responsibilities included:

•Interviewed news sources to gather information both on…

In addition to its status as Milwaukee's radio news leader, WTMJ features compelling talk shows that provide meaning and context to daily events. The 50,000-watt station is the largest and most widely listened-to radio news station in Wisconsin. Anchor and News ReporterGenerated and reported stories from newsroom and functioned as a field reporter and producer from remote locations. Responsibilities included: •Interviewed news sources to gather information both on site and in newsroom•Deciphered incoming raw news materials such as press releases and criminal complaints•Generated news stories and verified facts for morning news show•Broadcast news and information live, multiple times each hour•Conducted interviews with radio stations around the country upon request•Regularly filed stories for the ABC national networkExamples of significant coverage:•Historic recall elections and protests surrounding Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker•Mass shooting at Sikh temple in Oak Creek where six people were fatally shot•Original series for 20-year anniversary of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer’s arrest, featuring key figures such as former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist, defense attorney for Jeffrey Dahmer and family members of victims •Milwaukee Brewers advance to 2011 NLCS•Green Bay Packers 2010 Super Bowl victoryIn 2011 received an award from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association for on-scene live reporting during a fatal building collapse in downtown Milwaukee.Dual Role of Radio Board Operator and AnchorResponsibilities included: •Wrote and generated newscasts multiple times each hour •Broadcast news and information multiple times each hour •Operated radio board, running commercials and all audio elements for newscasts as well as live and recorded talk shows •Screened callers for hosts and on-air presentation during live talk shows•Met tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks for radio news and programming

Participated in WTMJ radio promotions held at the Wisconsin State Fair and other local events.

Responsibilities included:

•Represented radio station during multiple events and public appearances
•Functioned as public relations representative to promote station and programming
•Assisted and coordinated in the area of promotions, including station merchandising
•Assembled equipment and material used for on-site promotional events
•Ensured promotions and contests were…

Participated in WTMJ radio promotions held at the Wisconsin State Fair and other local events.Responsibilities included:•Represented radio station during multiple events and public appearances•Functioned as public relations representative to promote station and programming•Assisted and coordinated in the area of promotions, including station merchandising •Assembled equipment and material used for on-site promotional events•Ensured promotions and contests were executed properly

Marcus Theatres, a division of Marcus Corporation, serves moviegoers in major Midwest markets, offering the latest amenities and technology in stadium seating, digital sound and innovative food and beverage concepts.

Customer Service Associate
Represented company and North Shore Movie Theater, functioning as a sales and public relations associate.

Responsibilities included:

•Operated POS systems, including the handling of and responsibility for cash drawer and credit…

Marcus Theatres, a division of Marcus Corporation, serves moviegoers in major Midwest markets, offering the latest amenities and technology in stadium seating, digital sound and innovative food and beverage concepts.Customer Service AssociateRepresented company and North Shore Movie Theater, functioning as a sales and public relations associate. Responsibilities included:•Operated POS systems, including the handling of and responsibility for cash drawer and credit cards•Responded to phone calls and questions form guests•Managed crowd control and assisted guests in finding seats in auditoriums •Operated and prepared concession related equipment•Monitored the cleanliness and operation of theater vending equipment