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RUSSELL JONES

 

News Anchor | Reporter

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205-516-3377 | rjonesbroadcasting@gmail.com

Facebook: RussellJonesWBRC (31K+)
Instagram: @russelljones95 | X: @russellwbrc | TikTok: @whateveritsruss

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Award-winning television news anchor and journalist with more than a decade of experience leading live coverage of breaking news, severe weather, and nationally significant events across multiple television markets. Trusted by newsroom leadership to anchor high-profile coverage, guide viewers through rapidly evolving situations, and step into the primary weekday anchor desk when needed. Known for calm, credible storytelling, strong editorial judgment, compassionate interviewing, and building meaningful connections with audiences across broadcast and digital platforms.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

WBRC News | Birmingham, Alabama

 

Weekend Morning Anchor / Reporter
 

July 2018 – Present

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  • Anchor Good Day Alabama Weekend and serve as the primary fill-in anchor for Good Day Alabama, Alabama's highest-rated morning news program.

  • Lead live coverage of breaking news, severe weather, and nationally significant developing stories with a calm, trusted on-air presence.

  • Anchored major breaking news coverage, including U.S. military strikes against Iran and other high-profile national events.

  • Deliver extensive live coverage of hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, severe weather, and winter storms across Alabama and the Southeast (Reported live during Hurricane Michael as the Category 5 storm made landfall in the Florida Panhandle).

  • Produce enterprise and community-focused stories across broadcast, streaming, web, and social platforms.

  • Collaborate with newsroom leadership to shape editorial coverage priorities and daily news strategy.

  • Mentor producers and newsroom staff in live production, storytelling, and broadcast execution.

  • Recipient of the Alabama Broadcasters Association ABBY Award for coverage of a major Birmingham apartment fire.

  • Built and maintained an engaged Facebook audience of more than 31,000 followers, extending station reach through authentic community engagement and digital storytelling.

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KOCO 5 News | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

 

Reporter / Fill-In Anchor
 

2016 – 2018

  • Covered breaking news, tornado outbreaks, and severe weather in one of the nation's most active weather markets.

  • Filled in regularly on the anchor desk for weekday and weekend newscasts.

  • Produced enterprise reporting and live coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.

  • Delivered continuous live reporting during rapidly evolving severe weather and breaking news events.

 

WMBB News 13 | Panama City, Florida

 

Reporter / Fill-In Anchor
 

2014 – 2016

  • Covered breaking news, public safety, local government, and community stories throughout the Florida Panhandle.

  • Filled in on the anchor desk while developing strong live reporting and storytelling skills.

  • Reported daily from the field under tight deadlines across multiple platforms.

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WVUA | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

 

Reporter
 

2014

  • Reported and produced local news coverage while attending the University of Alabama.

  • Developed foundational experience in reporting, writing, shooting, editing, and live broadcasting.

 

SELECTED COVERAGE

 

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Frequently selected as an emcee and moderator for nonprofit organizations, civic groups, schools, and community events throughout Alabama. Experienced public speaker recognized for building authentic relationships with audiences both on and off the air.

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EDUCATION

University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Creative Media | 2015

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AWARDS

Alabama Broadcasters Association ABBY Award

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Broadcast Journalism: Live Anchoring • Breaking News • Enterprise Reporting • Severe Weather Coverage • Live Field Reporting • Interviewing

 

Leadership: Editorial Decision-Making • Newsroom Collaboration • Producer Mentorship • Public Speaking

 

Digital Media: Cross-Platform Storytelling • Audience Engagement • Social Media Growth • Digital Content Strategy

 

Technical: ENPS • Edius • MMJ Reporting • Writing • Shooting • Editing • Producing

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