ANCHOR/REPORTER, FOX 21 KXRM, Colorado Springs, CO JAN 2023- Current
A feature reporter for the morning show, I focused on fun, energetic stories that not only make a difference for the community, but entertain a curious audience.
-Tasked with developing unique live shots each morning.
-Create interesting web stories that draw readers into station website.
-Write. Edit. Shoot? Yeah. I can do that.
- Listen. I’ve got ten years in broadcast. Did I take a break? Yep. Sure did. I needed it. Did it help me transform into a more authentic storyteller? It sure did.
Afternoon Drive Radio Show Host, The Julie Baker Show, Midwest Family Broadcasting KOSP Springfield MO AUG 2021- Current
-With an already growing social media presence, the program director of KOSP reached out one day. He had a pitch- KOSP needed a morning show with me in mind as the host. Had I done radio before? Sort of. I had filled in a few times with various radio stations in previous years. In January of 2022, The Julie Baker Show launched with ratings to prove success. Details on the work can be found to the left of this.
-Missouri Broadcasters Association Nominee
ANCHOR/REPORTER, ABC 11, WTVD, Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville, NC JAN 2017- JAN 2021
Sunday Morning Anchor, Breaking News Anchor through the week, Reporter, fill in Traffic Anchor.
-A skilled writer who produced multiple human interest and consumer driven pieces per week
-Dissected large, ongoing breaking news stories into a comprehendible pieces of information for a viewing audience
-Conducted timely, important interviews with prominent members of the community, delivering necessary information with precision and accuracy.
-Managed on going breaking news and live cuts which required rapid comprehension and confirmation while utilizing a variety of resources to better serve our audience.
-Strategize social media approaches in order to serve a wider audience, developing the social media short show “The 411”.
Key notes:
-Led team coverage during Hurricane Florence from some of the hardest hit areas along the North Carolina coast, starting in New Bern.
Our coverage eventually led us to the bridge of Atlantic Beach- an island that had evacuated residents. Before residents were allowed to return to their homes, the fire chief took us on an exclusive live two hour tour of the damages. During our coverage, we were able to answer social media questions from folks curious about their homes, driving from street to street. This received heavy accolades from the community, evening prompting our General Manager to write a personalize email that said “Julie, If there was a Pulitzer for broadcast, you would have just won one.”
-Promoted to Breaking News Anchor Monday through Thursday while maintaining Sunday morning anchor duties.
-Honored with the Good Samaritan Award by the American Rottweiler Club
ANCHOR/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST, FOX 5; SPRINGFIELD, MO MARCH 2013- DECEMBER 2016
Monday through Friday Multi Media journalist/Anchor
Key Notes:
-Received first Emmy Nomination for my investigative work revolving around domestic violence spikes that had plagued a nearby small town. Resourcefully, I worked with a photographer who herself had been a victim. Through her advocacy we were able to give voice to others who had endured abuse.
ON FIELD MC, SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS; SPRINGFIELD, MO — 2015-2016; 2022 season
A microphone + 8,000 fans= one happy camper! I’m the gal who keeps the baseball vibes alive between innings. Fun games and fan interaction are a must with this job!
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! STAGE SHOW, BRANSON, MO SPRING 2013-FALL 2013
A master at smiling and pointing at things, shiny dresses and big waves were key. From modeling games, products, and prizes as announced to engaging with the crowd after the show, modeling required mass people interaction and ability the ability to be precise.
INTERN, KSDK, NEWS CHANNEL 5, ST.LOUIS, MO — SUMMER 2012
As an intern in a top 25 market, my worked was primarily with the the investigative team. I also honed skills on the assignment desk answering phones and setting up necessary interviews for key stories of the day.
EDUCATION
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, SPRINGFIELD, MO — BACHELOR OF ARTS, SPRING 2013
Major: Interpersonal Communications
Minor: Journalism
SKILLS
Efficient in Adobe Premiere
Capable of shooting own stories
Strong people skills
4 years of improv training
EVENTS EMCEED ON BEHALF OF KOSP
2022 Moderator National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards
2022 Moderator benefiting Community Partnership of the Ozarks
2022 Moderator benefiting Champion Athletes of the Ozarks
2021 Moderator benefiting Community Partnership of the Ozarks
EVENTS EMCEED ON BEHALF OF ABC 11
2020 Moderator for Dog Costume Contest for Animal Protection Society of Durham
2019 Moderator for Knightdale Community forum regarding economic growth in the city
2019 Moderator for City of Zebulon City Council Debate
2018 Gala to support Animal Protection Society of Durham
2018 Moderator for Knightdale Community forum regarding economic growth in the city
2018 Walk in the Park to support Animal Protection Society of Durham
2018 Host, Wheel of Fortune
2017 Host, Carolina Idol
2017 Creedmoor Car Show
2017 Rocky Mount Dogs in the Park
EVENTS EMCEED ON BEHALF OF FOX 5
2016 Miss Missouri Pageant
2016 Sertoma Cashew Craze
2016 Hope Foundation Kentucky Derby Gala
2016 Spirits and Sparkles for the American Cancer Society
2016 Sertoma Chilli Cook Off
2016 Car Show for Kids
2016 Baby World Presented by Midwest Family
2016 Big Brother's Big Sister's Bowl for Kids Sake
2015 Butterfly Dreams Pageant- St. Louis
2015 Strafford High School's Dancing with the Stars
2015 Car Show for Kids
2015 Sertoma Chili Cook off
2015 Baby World Presented by Midwest Family
2015 Big Brother's Big Sister's Bowl for Kids Sake
2014 Rock the Landing
2014 Sertoma Chili Cook off
2014 Cattle Baron's Ball
2014 OktoberFest- Taste of the Ozarks
Fill in Morning Radio Host
Kevin and Liz- KGBX 105.9
Fotsch and Friends- Power 96.5
McClain and Chris- The Beat 92.9
Jock FM- KWTO 98.7