About John
Experience
- More than 5 years reporting news
- More than 2 years as staff reporter/assignment editor PBS associate station Lakeland Public Television (KAWE/KAWB) in Bemidji, MN
- 2 years freelance religion correspondent Bemidji Pioneer
- 5 years host/producer magazine format radio show Christian Perspectives airing on KKBJ AM
Training/Education
- 2008 Poynter Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, (Backpack Journalism)
- 2003 Bemidji State University, Minnesota, (Mass Comm)
- 2001 Highland Theological College, Dingwall, Scotland (Theology)
- 1989 Radio Worlwide, England (Radio Production)
Equipment
- Camera JVC GY-HM100U and JVC GY DV500
- Sennheiser Shotgun mic
- Lectrosonic wireless lav mic
- Manfrotto Tripod with 501 HDV head
- Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro edit facilities.
Recommendation
"John has several characteristics that make him special. Many people admire his work ethic. He always puts in extra effort to make sure he has every angle covered in his stories. He never looks for the easy way to do things. He looks for the best way to do things. He also has the ability to decipher a complex story and make it easy for viewers to understand. John earned the respect of many throughout our community with his thorough, fair presentation of his stories. Recently John won an award at the Northwest Broadcast News Association for his coverage of a pipeline fire.
John has refined his skills as an editor and shooter throughout the years and is outstanding in both areas."
-- Dennis Weimann, News Director/Anchor, Lakeland Public Television KAWE/KAWB
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