Clay Gordon

12 Ivy Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME
04064
847.997.9910

EDUCATION

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Anchor/Reporter June 2017 to Present

WCSH-TV, Portland, Maine
Anchors the 11pm weeknight newscast. Covers local events, breaking news, and feature stories.
Anchor/Reporter/Producer June 2014 to June 2017
WMBD/WYZZ-TV, Peoria, Illinois
Anchor CBS This Morning from 5-7am, Good Day Central Illinois from 7-9am, and the noon newscast.
Helped launch Good Day Central Illinois. Covered breaking news through live shots while turning stories
under deadline for morning and noon newscasts. Produce noon newscast and fill-in as producer for
overnight shift. Co-host local events including telethons, community workshops and live auctions.
Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Assignment Editor July 2011 to June 2014
WVII/WFVX-TV, Bangor, Maine
Anchored the 10pm and 11pm weeknight newscasts. Initially anchored 7am weekday newscasts and
Good Morning Maine. Covered local events, breaking news, and feature stories for the 6pm newscast.
Performed live shots, covered press conferences, and conducted interviews. Co-produced 10pm and
11pm weeknight newscasts. Managed and coordinated eight reporters and photographers to ensure
quality content for five daily live shows. Conducted daily police and judicial beat calls to several police
departments and other agencies.
Sideline Reporter September 2010 to May 2011
Big Ten Network, Bloomington, Indiana
Provided packages and on-air commentary for the Indiana University Men’s Baseball and Women’s
Volleyball teams. Interviewed Indiana University coaches, players and opponents for post-game
analysis.

AWARDS

2019 Maine Association of Broadcasters – Best Spot News – “Missing Emu Found in Maine Woods”
2019 Maine Association of Broadcasters – Best Spot News – “Man Drives ATV Over Flooded Cemetery”
2012 Maine Association of Broadcasters – Best Spot News – “Infant Death”