Bree Sison
- Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science | Political Science and Mass Communications
George Washington University
Masters of Professional Studies | Political Management
- Experience
WBZ CBS 4 | Boston, MA
Anchor & Reporter | April 2012- Present
- Took over Morning & Noon Anchor duties in October 2014 - May 2015
- Currently serves as morning show third anchor, as well as writer & special projects reporter
- Created award winning series “Matters of the Mind,” taking an in-depth look at various aspects of mental health issues
- Part of news team that won a National EMMY, Alfred I. DuPont & Peabody Awards
- New England EMMY nomination for Best Sports Reporter 2014
- Extensive coverage of high-profile national stories including key U.S. Senate races, the Newtown School Massacre, Boston Marathon Bombing, Aaron Hernandez Murder Investigation, a nationwide Meningitis outbreak, blizzards, a Red Sox World Series title, & Patriots Superbowl win
- Meet multiple deadlines daily & be ready for extended live coverage at all times
- Deliver live reports for network news, affiliates & radio stations across the country
WEAR ABC 3 | Pensacola, FL
Producer & Morning Anchor | October 2009- April 2012
- Anchored live in the field for two months during Gulf Oil Spill
- Excellent ad-lib skills developed by a 50 percent unscripted show
- Responsible for the show’s website & social media posts
- Enterprise investigative story ideas & report or fill-in anchor for evening shows
WMBB ABC 13 | Panama City, FL
Producer & Morning Anchor | May 2008- October 2009
- Anchored the market’s number one rated morning show
- Lead Investigative Reporter with focus on government reporting
- Produced 2 hour show with creativity & accuracy
- Simultaneously served as assignment editor while producing during overnight & morning shifts
- Maintained heavy community involvement
General Assignment Reporter | November 2006- May 2008
- One-man-band responsible for updating station website content
- Developed strong contacts through beat coverage with On Your Side brand & a focus on continuing coverage
- Skills
Non-linear editing
- Avid, Grass Valley, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier
Scripting
- iNews, ENPS, also Newsource, Newspath & Pathfire
Cameras
- Panasonic DVC or P2, Sony XD
Web Posting
- WCM, Intuit, Joomla, Facebook, Twitter, Google+
- Achievements
- 2016, EMMY Nomination for Health & Science Specialty Report
- 2016, Media Award from South Shore Mental Health
- 2015, Media Award from the Massachusetts Providers’ Council
- 2014, EMMY Nomination for Best Sports Reporter
- 2014, team coverage Alfred I. DuPont & Peabody Award
- 2013, lead National EMMY Award winning newscast from Newtown, Connecticut
- 2008, AP Award for Individual Achievement, Small Market
- Member - SAG-AFTRA, AAJA, SPJ & IRE
- Worked full-time through college to pay for education
- Internships: WTVR, WCTV, Governor of Virginia, Silverman Stock Footage
- Miss Panhandle USA 2008, Miss Jacksonville Beach 2009