Walt Zwirko's resume
WALTER R. ZWIRKO
7640 SIERRA LN, PILOT POINT, TX 76258-2679
(469) 606-9322
Summary of Qualifications
Founder of WFAA.com in 1995, I was solely responsible for its introduction and initial development. Over the next two decades, I continued as a leader of the growing team to build WFAA.com into one of the premier online news and information destinations in North Texas, with more than 20 million page views per month. I have supervised hundreds of live television news broadcasts (studio and remote) ; I produced and hosted a long-running weekly technology news segment; and I'm proficient in editing text, photos and videos and creating other digital content.
Work History
Digital Content Producer
KTEN-TV, Sherman-Denison, Texas [April 10, 2017 - ]
- Write and edit online news stories from sources, wire copy and staff reporting.
- Edit video and photo content.
- Organize online content for best presentation and to maintain accuracy.
- Work with other newsroom staff to coordinate content.
- Maintain social media accounts.
- Interact with users to answer questions and concerns.
Senior News Editor (online)
WFAA-TV, Dallas, Texas [Mar 01, 1998 - Apr 15, 2016]
- Write and edit online news stories from sources, wire copy and staff reporting.
- Edit video and photo content.
- Organize online content for best presentation and to maintain accuracy.
- Work with other newsroom staff to coordinate content.
- Maintain social media accounts.
- Interact with users to answer questions and concerns.
TV News Segment Producer/Host
WFAA-TV, Dallas, Texas [Mar 01, 1993 - Nov 01, 2008]
- Produce and host weekly "Computer Corner" television news segment, providing technology information for viewers of WFAA-TV along with online information at WFAA.com.
Information Systems Manager
WFAA-TV, Dallas, Texas [Aug 01, 1984 - Jun 01, 1999]
- Manage and maintain a four-city network of DOS and Windows-based client computers and terminals along with a Unix-based host system designed to service a 24-hour TV newsroom.
- Perform all maintenance and system upgrades.
- Establish closed captioning system for local news segments.
Webmaster
WFAA-TV, Dallas, Texas [Feb 01, 1995 - Mar 01, 1998]
- Establish WFAA.com Web site and maintain all content.
News Program Producer
WFAA-TV, Dallas, Texas [Aug 01, 1984 - Mar 01, 1998]
- Manage writing, content, staff and on-air presentation of 10 p.m., 6 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily newscasts.
News Program Producer
KDFW-TV, Dallas, Texas [Jun 01, 1982 - Jul 01, 1984]
- Manage writing, content, staff, and on-air presentation of 10 p.m. daily newscast
News Program Producer
KUTV, Salt Lake City, Utah [Jun 01, 1981 - Jun 01, 1982]
- Develop, launch and produce "The Late Report," a new late night newscast. Supervise writing, editing and presentation of the broadcast.
Chief Photographer/Reporter/Producer
WLWI/WTHR, Indianapolis, Indiana [Jan 01, 1975 - Apr 01, 1981]
- As chief photographer, manage staff of photojournalists.
- As reporter-photographer, use film and videotape to shoot stories and write and edit them for broadcast.
- As a news program producer, manage writing, content, staff and on-air presentation of various newscasts.
Education
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bachelor's Degree [with honors]
Sep 1971 - Jun 1975
Major: B.S. in Radio-Television
Matawan Regional High School, Aberdeen, New Jersey
High School Diploma/GED [National Honor Society]
Sep 1968 - Jun 1971
Major: College Prep
Computer Skills
- Typing Speed 82 Words Per Minute
- Apple or Macintosh Computers
- Desktop Publishing Software (InDesign, etc)
- EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
- Graphics or Drawing Software (Photoshop, etc)
- Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
- Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
- Personal Computers
- Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
- Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc)
- Utility Software (Virus, File Compression, etc)
- Web Design Software (RapidWeaver, etc)
- Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)
Language Skills
- English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
- Spanish - Fair ( Read Write Speak )
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License
References
Douglass Boehner
Director of Creative Content
WFAA-TV, 606 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 748-9631
Jim Glass
Director creative services
WFAA-TV, 606 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 748-9631
Carolyn Mungo
news director
WFAA-TV, 606 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 748-9631
John McCaa, Ph.D.
news anchor / reporter
WFAA-TV, 606 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 748-9631