Brendan Cullerton

831 N Blanchard St. Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Cell: (630)-347-7937 Email: bpcwg8@mail.missouri.edu
Experience:
o KOMU-8 news
March 2013-Dec 2014
o General assignment reporter
Film, edit video, report on-air
Specialize in business, politics and economics stories
Produce Web copy for all stories
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Intern: ABC News Washington Bureau

January-March 2014
o Cut and write network VO/SOTs
o Write Web stories for ABCNews.com
o Conduct political interviews for ABC affiliate stations

Fellowship as KMOX radio reporter/editor: September 2013-Dec 2014

o Morning assignment editor and copy editor for Missouri Digital
News students
o Produce radio reports for KMOX radio, the St. Louis CBS ownedand-operated station
o Communicate with KMOX news director regarding spot news
stories
Skills:
o Video editing experience with Final Cut and Avid programs
o Live television reporting
o Explaining the personal impact of public policy stories
o Finding a way to visualize traditionally non-visual stories
o Breaking down how new legislation will impact the economy
o Generating story ideas
o Strong writing skills in broadcast style and Web copy
o Sports anchoring
Education:
o 2010 graduate of Wheaton North High School
o University of Missouri School of Journalism student:
o Radio-TV reporting and anchoring Major
o Political Science Minor
o Graduated December 2014
o Deans list
References:
o Phil Brooks: dean of Missouri statehouse press corps
(573)-7512888
o Elizabeth Frogge: KOMU-TV executive producer
(573)-884-2732
o Glenn Elvington: ABC NewsOne Associate Producer
(202)-222-7819
Website:
http://brendancullerton.weebly.com
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