Brennan J.

McGovern
Phone: 724-591-0383 • Email: ​brennanmcgov@gmail.com​ ​• ​Twitter: @brennanmcgovern

Relevant Experience
WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC
News Producer June 2017-Feb. 2018
● Produce dynamic newscasts.
● Worked as a team member on the #1 rated morning newscast in the Charlotte Market (4:30 a.m. - 9:00
a.m.)
WMBF News Myrtle Beach, SC
News Producer June 2015-June 2017
● Produced dynamic newscasts on a nightly basis.
● Coordinated multiple live crews in each newscast, led team in breaking news situations.
● Booked daily interview guests/segments.
WXII 12 Winston-Salem, NC
News Intern May 2014-Aug. 2014
● Wrote copy for newscasts, worked directly with producers and reporters in the newsroom and the field.
UK Labour Party London, UK
Press Office Intern Oct. 2013-Dec. 2013
● Worked with Press Officers and communications staff handling the Party’s media relations.
● Researched major issues, wrote internal memos on communications strategies and target demographics
for the 2014 Parliamentary Election.
● Corresponded with major news outlets, Members of Parliament and their staffs.
Elon Local News Elon University
Producer/Reporter Aug. 2012-May 2015
● Assisted with production of weekly television news broadcasts.
● Executive Producer for ELN Radio, managing and approving all content for weekly broadcast.
● Wrote articles (breaking news, investigative pieces, features) for website and social media.
● Coordinated political coverage of 2012 elections including national and local races.
District Office of The Honorable Mike Turzai Pittsburgh, PA
Intern June 2012-Aug. 2012
● Worked with legislative staff of Rep. Mike Turzai, Majority Leader (Now House Speaker) of the
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, corresponding with and assisting constituents.
● Researched issues and gathered media reports on policy and political matters.
Friends of Mike Turzai Pittsburgh, PA
Intern Dec. 2009-Nov. 2010
● Aided with fundraising, voter correspondence, social media and literature/materials distribution for Rep.
Turzai’s successful 2010 reelection campaign.
● Organized and staffed successful campaign events, fundraisers and public appearances.
Awards and Achievements
Elon University: Presidential Scholar and School of Communications Fellow
Inducted into Pi Gamma Mu, the national honor society for the social sciences (2013)
Achieved Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America (2009)
Skills
Working under deadline - Working with a team -Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Communication skills - Strong writing and reporting skills - AP Style - Adobe Premiere - Final Cut Pro
Education
Elon University, Elon, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, graduated May, 2015
Minors in Political Science and History

References Available Upon Request.