Dan Weiser

Television and Digital Journalism

Top stakeholder and accountable for all aspects of KCRA news coverage and presentations in broadcasts and on the Internet. Led 100+ journalists to produce award-winning, innovative, #1 rated coverage. Noted for investigative reports and consumer oriented stories. Guided newsroom into digital and Web 2.0 eras.

• Industry leader in original web coverage.

• Skilled in crisis management. Led teams of journalists through local and national emergencies when a clear, concise, and calm message was imperative for public safety.

• Demonstrated vision in conceiving projects based on careful analysis of research.

• Worked with a diverse staff and across departments to reach consensus and goals.

• Created principles and processes that ensured brand integrity, consistency, and growth.

• Formed strategic partnerships with key demographics.

• Facilitated and coordinated news/marketing activities to ensure maximum effectiveness.

• Won Emmy Award for production "PennDOT Implosion."

• Produced groundbreaking documentary "Three Mile Island: 30-Years Later."

• Produced 5:00 p.m. news segment and 6:00 p.m. newshour.

• Responsible for all content, briefing anchors, and managing crews.

• Innovative formats.

• Produced documentary on fire in San Juan Puerto Rico which killed 17 people.

• Created new newscasts.

• Wrote and produced all content.

• Introduced new production concepts.

• Won Regional Emmy Award for documentary "Missing Are We Finding the Children?"