DIANNE DERBY
ANCHOR / REPORTER / PROBLEM SOLVER
Experience
Weekday Evening Anchor, WSPA-TV (CBS)
Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
January 2011 - September 2012
-Co-Anchor live, evening weekday newscasts at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
-Produce and write stories for newscasts
-Write and update content for news web articles
Weekend Evening Anchor, WSPA-TV (CBS)
Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
May 2006 - January 2011
-Solo-Anchored live, evening weekend newscasts at 6, 10, and 11 p.m.
But more importantly, I deliver the news in a manner that engages the viewer and provides a friendly and familiar face our community can trust and rely on. And behind the scenes, I am willing to go the extra mile to help write, edit, and produce the best newscast possible. I don't just read the news. I play an active role in developing the product and helping the team deliver the story from the field, to the edit bay, to the teleprompter, and finally to the public.
Problem Solver Reporter, WSPA-TV (CBS)
Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
May 2006 - present
-Investigate, produce and report stories for consumer-oriented "Problem Solver" beat
-Report and present live breaking news events for newscasts and web
-Produce and report stories for targeted series reports
But more importantly, I bring positive change into the lives of our viewers. I have built our ratings by building credibility within the community and defining the "On Your Side" mission of our station. Not only can my impacts be measured in market share, but also in the dollars that I have returned to consumers who have been wronged. My passion is helping people and I am more than willing to take on groups as large as the Social Security Administration or the insurance companies in order to deliver justice.
Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
January 2011 - September 2012
-Co-Anchor live, evening weekday newscasts at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
-Produce and write stories for newscasts
-Write and update content for news web articles
Weekend Evening Anchor, WSPA-TV (CBS)
Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
May 2006 - January 2011
-Solo-Anchored live, evening weekend newscasts at 6, 10, and 11 p.m.
But more importantly, I deliver the news in a manner that engages the viewer and provides a friendly and familiar face our community can trust and rely on. And behind the scenes, I am willing to go the extra mile to help write, edit, and produce the best newscast possible. I don't just read the news. I play an active role in developing the product and helping the team deliver the story from the field, to the edit bay, to the teleprompter, and finally to the public.
Problem Solver Reporter, WSPA-TV (CBS)
Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
May 2006 - present
-Investigate, produce and report stories for consumer-oriented "Problem Solver" beat
-Report and present live breaking news events for newscasts and web
-Produce and report stories for targeted series reports
But more importantly, I bring positive change into the lives of our viewers. I have built our ratings by building credibility within the community and defining the "On Your Side" mission of our station. Not only can my impacts be measured in market share, but also in the dollars that I have returned to consumers who have been wronged. My passion is helping people and I am more than willing to take on groups as large as the Social Security Administration or the insurance companies in order to deliver justice.
Crime and Safety Reporter, WSAV-TV (NBC)
Savannah, Georgia
December 2005 - October 2006
-Developed compelling lead stories for weeknight 6 p.m. newscasts
-Presented live breaking news reports and conducted live interviews
-Produced and wrote series stories.
-Acted as fill-in anchor for morning, weekend, and weeknight newscasts as assigned
General Assignment Reporter, WSAV-TV (NBC)
Savannah, Georgia
October 2004 - December 2005
-Developed story ideas for weeknight 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts
-Reported live from breaking news events
-Investigated and presented special series reports
Multi-Media Intern, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
December 2003 - August 2004
-Produced and reported daily news and sweeps news programming for the Sun-Sentinel's television partners
-Conducted interviews for news and feature packages
-Responsible for special projects including producing and shooting recruitment video for high school internship program
Savannah, Georgia
December 2005 - October 2006
-Developed compelling lead stories for weeknight 6 p.m. newscasts
-Presented live breaking news reports and conducted live interviews
-Produced and wrote series stories.
-Acted as fill-in anchor for morning, weekend, and weeknight newscasts as assigned
General Assignment Reporter, WSAV-TV (NBC)
Savannah, Georgia
October 2004 - December 2005
-Developed story ideas for weeknight 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts
-Reported live from breaking news events
-Investigated and presented special series reports
Multi-Media Intern, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
December 2003 - August 2004
-Produced and reported daily news and sweeps news programming for the Sun-Sentinel's television partners
-Conducted interviews for news and feature packages
-Responsible for special projects including producing and shooting recruitment video for high school internship program
Honors & Awards
Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities
2010 Television Media Award
South Carolina Associated Press
2009 Broadcasters Television Award for "Medicaid Mess"
South Carolina Broadcasters Association
2007 Star Award for "Hardly Handicapped"
Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
2005 Best Spot News Video for "Lyons Fire"
2010 Television Media Award
South Carolina Associated Press
2009 Broadcasters Television Award for "Medicaid Mess"
South Carolina Broadcasters Association
2007 Star Award for "Hardly Handicapped"
Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
2005 Best Spot News Video for "Lyons Fire"
Education
University of Miami, School of Communication - Coral Gables, Florida
Master of Arts in Communication, Television Broadcast Journalism, August 2004
The Florida State University - Tallahassee, Florida
Master of Science in Higher Education, Minor in Counseling, April 2002
University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Education, May 2000
Master of Arts in Communication, Television Broadcast Journalism, August 2004
The Florida State University - Tallahassee, Florida
Master of Science in Higher Education, Minor in Counseling, April 2002
University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Education, May 2000