EXPERIENCE
Executive Producer
KRQE News 13 — Albuquerque, NM
MAY 2023 – PRESENT
- Manager/editorial leader overseeing reporters, producers for daily TV newscasts.
- Coach/guide reporters through formation, gathering & delivery of news stories for on-air newscasts and online reporting.
- Create and lead talent development reporting-focused training exercises.
- Co-host & co-producer for “New Mexico News Insiders” weekly video and audio podcast.
Livestream Anchor / Producer, Digital Reporter
KRQE News 13 — Albuquerque, NM
FEB. 2020 – MAY 2023
- Producer/anchor for video-based live streaming news coverage for KRQE.com.
- Researched, hosted & directed unscripted daily, breaking & special news coverage, i.e. election, legislative coverage.
- Creator of KRQE’s live streaming video news brand.
- Editorial lead for some original content posted to KRQE.com.
10 PM Reporter
KRQE News 13 — Albuquerque, NM
SEPT 2017 – FEB. 2020
- One of two senior news reporters for top-rated 10 p.m. newscast.
- Led coverage on daily & breaking news for station’s newscast of record.
Investigative Reporter
KRQE News 13 — Albuquerque, NM
JULY 2015 – SEPT. 2017
- Researched, reported investigative stories for “Special Assignment” team.
- Requested public records for story development.
Multimedia Journalist
KRQE News 13 — Albuquerque, NM
APRIL 2013 – JULY 2015
- Pitched, shot, wrote, live presented day-of-air PKGs and VOSOTs as “one man band” reporter.
- Weekend news reporter for one year.
Multimedia Journalist
KMTR 16 — Eugene, OR
JAN. 2010 – MARCH 2013
- Found, shot, wrote, edited, fronted day-of-air stories. as an MMJ.
- Self-directed weekend news reporter for two years & Roseburg news bureau for one year.
Producer
KOHD News — Bend, OR
AUGUST 2007 – JAN. 2010
- Produced, managed, branded 5, 6 and 6:30pm live weeknight newscasts for start-up news station.
- Lead producer for election, special news coverage.
- Booked guests for nightly live interview segment.
- Created and managed station’s Twitter profile.
- Engineering experience fixing newsroom computers, ENG equipment.
Internship
KEZI 9 News — Eugene, OR
JUNE 2006 – SEPT. 2006
- Gathered and wrote VOSOTs as full-time, weekday reporter/producer intern.
SKILLS
- Adobe video & audio editing software.
- WordPress web CMS.
- OBS live streaming software.
- Video camera experience including Sony, Panasonic cameras.
- TVU “Backpack” live shot technology.
- Some Spanish language comprehension.
- ENPS, iNews scripting software.
EDUCATION
◊ University of Oregon – Eugene, OR (2003-2007)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Journalism: Electronic Media.
- Certificate in Film Studies.
- 3.6 GPA.
AWARDS
◊ 2025
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
- “New Mexico News Insiders” podcast – “Behind the Story: Albuquerque Grandma Shoots Intruder.”
◊ 2023
- Best Social Media / Digital Report – New Mexico Broadcasters Association.
- Livestreaming coverage of Fabian Gonzales trial.
◊ 2017
- Reporter of the Year – New Mexico Broadcasters Association.
- Best General News Story – New Mexico Broadcasters Association.
◊ 2016
- Emmy Nominee, 2x – NATAS Rocky Mountain Regional Emmys.
- “Gold King Mine Spill Returns” – Environment, News, Single Story.
- “Diamond Runners” – Politics & Government, News, Single Story.
◊ 2008
- Emmy Winner — NATAS Northwest Regional Emmys.
- “Vanport: Oregon’s Lost City” – Student Documentary.
- Emmy Nominee – NATAS Northwest Regional Emmys.
- KOHD-TV — Overall Station Excellence.
◊ 2007
- UO School of Journalism Department Award.
- Outstanding Graduate in Electronic Media.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Chris McKee 