Zachary Levine

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Denver7 (KMGH-TV) | Denver, CO

June 2023 - Present

 

Assignment Editor

• Direct real-time resource allocation and tactical deployment of newsroom staff during rapidly evolving events, managing multi-site logistics under strict timeline constraints

• Serve as primary liaison between internal staff and local government officials, law enforcement, and other key regional stakeholders​

• Develop and distribute daily story coverage plans and logistical updates to a staff of 75+, ensuring consistent communication across multiple teams​

• Research and lead planning for large-scale events including election night coverage, major sports events, and high-profile court proceedings, utilizing various government and publicly available databases for information

  • 2024 Presidential Election, 2026 Midterm Election

  • Denver Broncos, Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche playoff runs

  • King Soopers shooting suspect's trial, Elijah McClain officers' prosecution, Club Q shooting suspect's plea deal

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KRDO 13 | Colorado Springs, CO

May 2020 - May 2023

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Assignment Manager | June 2022 - May 2023

• Directed day-to-day newsroom operations and managed real-time tactical dispatch of field personnel, balancing operational priorities with resource allocation​

• Cultivated and maintained critical relationships with local, state, and federal public agencies to streamline cross-agency communication during critical incidents

• Designed and executed comprehensive operational plans for major regional events, leading internal cross-functional briefings to align field units and station leadership

  • 2022 midterm election, Air Force Academy graduation, Club Q shooting and aftermath, Denver Nuggets championship playoff run​

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News Producer | June 2020 - June 2022

• Built and wrote daily afternoon newscasts under strict time deadlines, making critical split-second adjustments to account for developing stories throughout the day

  • Produced coverage for multiple major news events live on-air, including the George Floyd protests, Marshall Fire, and Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup run and championship parade​

• Served as live control room operational lead, collaborating directly with technical directors and field teams during active and ongoing show

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NBC Washington | Washington, DC

Production Assistant | May 2019 - August 2019

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• Assisted in news-gathering operations on assignment desk

  • Called local authorities and gathered information regarding breaking news and press releases

  • Answered viewer questions and aggregated news tips into possible stories

• Produced traffic reports for live TV

  • Created graphics of traffic incidents to be broadcast on air

  • Guided the traffic chopper to scenes and directed its camera positioning

• Ran script updates to anchors and escorted on-air guests

  • Coordinated with producers to ensure anchors had updated scripts

  • Greeted and coordinated guest appearances on shows

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News Intern | May 2018 - August 2018

• Assisted in live production of special programming including:

  • Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Championship Parade

  • MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park

  • Maryland Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate

• Worked with reporters and photographers on stories in the field including:

  • DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen meeting with Congressional Hispanic Caucus

  • Major Metro track work and multi-station shutdown

  • Flooding at major concert venue and multiple sinkholes on important roads

  • Revival of rape and murder cold cases using DNA facial reconstruction

• Assisted news assignment desk

  • Logged and analyzed police and EMS scanner recordings of Annapolis newspaper shooting response during live breaking news coverage

  • Answered phone calls and monitored Twitter during explosion on major bridge on Capital Beltway

  • Worked with news affiliates and network newsroom to distribute and obtain content for broadcasts

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