Download a PDF of Brittany’s Resume: Brittany Glas – Reporter Resume – January 2019
EXPERIENCE
KXAN-TV News, Austin, Texas (August 2016 – Present) INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER/FILL-IN ANCHOR, KXAN News / The CW Austin
- Utilized viewer story tips to vet and then produce enterprise & complaint-driven investigative content on-air and online at KXAN.com as part of the award-winning KXAN Investigative team
- Cultivated and maintained sources in the Central Texas and Austin communities that resulted in numerous exclusive interviews for various investigations in consumer & criminal-based topics
- Illustrated an extensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Worked with a digital, data-driven team to produce unique, innovative investigative projects online that allowed for crowdsourcing projects to take our on-air investigations to the next level
- Delivered investigative, live breaking news content for multiple stories that made national headlines including the Austin bomber, Hurricane Harvey, and the 2018 Austin water crisis
- Filled in as an anchor on all KXAN News shows
KSNW-TV KSN News, Channel 3, Wichita, Kansas (March 2014 – July 2016) REPORTER/INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER, KSN News at 5, 6, & 10 / FOX Kansas News at 9
- Developed and produced in-depth and investigative story content for ‘KSN Investigates,’ a new investigative unit at the station devoted to our brand, “We’ve Got Your Back”
- Established pertinent relationships with the community in order to investigate story tips, developed credible, meaningful sources that resulted in lead stories comprised of exclusive interviews
- Illustrated an extensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) & Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) by filing requests weekly to seek out data-driven, meaningful investigations
- Provided extensive research for hard-hitting impactful stories to our audience that demanded accountability, including from government agencies, and political leaders and lawmakers
- Delivered breaking news; accountable for instant, live content on air and online
- Filled in as an anchor on Kansas Today, KSN News at 5, 6, & 10 and FOX Kansas News at 9
KAUZ-TV Newschannel 6, Wichita Falls, Texas (November 2011 – November 2013) MORNING ANCHOR/PRODUCER/REPORTER, Newschannel 6 Early/This Morning
- Anchored a two hour, award-winning early morning newscast every weekday (5 – 7 a.m.)
- Delivered breaking news; accountable for ad-lib, crosstalk, etc.
- Produced one hour of the two hour show (July 2012 – July 2013), scheduled live interviews
- 6 On Your Side segment in-depth reporter; wrote, edited, and produced a sweeps-style PKG that aired weekly during 10 p.m. newscasts; interacted with and addressed viewer concerns/story ideas
- Wrote and posted news stories to the web, Facebook, Twitter, etc., responsible for social media
KBYU-TV, Provo, Utah (September 2009 – May 2011) ANCHOR/STAFF REPORTER/PRODUCER, The Daily News / 11News at Noon
- Auditioned for and obtained a weekday anchor position on BYU’s student-run daily news program
- Produced original news packages based on political events and the arts for the Daily News show
- Stacked, designed, and wrote news content for a live 30 minute news show; executive produced
ELECTION 2010 REPORTER, KBYU Election Special (September – November 2010)
- Researched, interviewed, filmed, wrote, voiced, and edited original news packages based on political assignments for a weekly special topic election show
- Reported on Utah’s special gubernatorial race; tracked immigration and campaign finance reform, and successfully obtained exclusive interviews with numerous high profile state politicians
PBS-KBYU STUDENT PRODUCER, A Sesame Street Special Episode (January – May 2010)
- Conducted research and preparations for a Sesame Street community involvement episode
- Promoted community interest; Localized the issue for families in the region, and organized a telethon for children with parents serving or who have served in the Iraq War
NBC NEWS CHANNEL, Washington, D.C. (May – August 2010) INTERN REPORTER, NBC Washington Bureau Assistant
- Interviewed, wrote, and contributed to the overall production process of news packages based on political events in Washington and on Capitol Hill for the national feeder service; Assisted correspondents with research, as well as with live shots in studio and at the White House
- Carried out NBC affiliate requests for use in local television news shows across the U.S.
- Wrote VO-SOT and PKG scripts for nationally-distributed NBC Video-On-Demand Webpage
“I AM NOT MY BODY,” A DOCUMENTARY, An enterprise thesis project, Provo, Utah LEAD REPORTER, The Story of Marius Dasianu (September 2010 – May 2011)
- Traveled to Romania to interview the only living witnesses to a house fire in December 2007 that left a boy orphaned and burned over a majority of his body
- Assisted with the production of a 50 minute documentary about the boy, his physical challenges and medical feats, and experiences as a spokesperson for Shriner’s Hospital in Los Angeles, CA
- Put on a benefit documentary premiere in Utah County with nearly 1,000 attendees
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah—April 2011
- Major: Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism
- Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0; Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
LONE STAR EMMY Political Program (November 2018)
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lone Star Chapter
KXAN Investigation: “State of Texas: TxTag Troubles”
NOMINATION, LONE STAR EMMY Politics/Government – News Series (November 2018)
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lone Star Chapter
KXAN Investigation: “The Long Road to Equality: Hiring & Harassment at TxDOT”
OUTSTANDING JOURNALIST AWARD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (September 2018)
2017 SILVER SHOWCASE AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION (September 2018)
Headliners Foundation of Texas, Promoting Excellence in Texas Journalism
NOMINATION, LONE STAR EMMY Business/Consumer – News Single Story/Series (November 2017)
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lone Star Chapter
KXAN Investigation: “Shattered Dream Homes”
2015 D. TENNANT BRYAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING JOURNALISM (August 2016)
Media General
KSN Digital Investigation: “DCF Response Time Policy”
FIRST PLACE In-Depth News Reporting (2015 – 2016)
Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB)
KSN Investigates: “EMS Response Times”
SECOND PLACE In-Depth News Reporting (2015 – 2016)
Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB)
KSN Investigates: “The Kansas Death Penalty”
SECOND PLACE Hard News Feature/Enterprise Story (2015 – 2016)
Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB)
KSN Investigates: “Guns & Kids”
TEXOMA WOMAN TO WATCH (June 2013)
Texas Business Women
The title exemplifies all of the following: advocacy, leadership, and community service
SECOND PLACE Morning Newscast (May 2012)
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association
KAUZ-TV Newschannel 6 Early/This Morning Producer and Anchor; Television Division 4
SECOND PLACE Documentary, Student Emmy (March 2012)
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, 33rd College Television Awards
Lead Documentary Reporter, “I Am Not My Body – Marius’ Story”
SEYMOUR BRICKER FAMILY HUMANITARIAN AWARD (March 2012)
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, 33rd College Television Awards
Lead Documentary Reporter, “I Am Not My Body – Marius’ Story”
MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE HONOR SOCIETY
- Brigham Young University, Member since December 2009
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS
- Brigham Young University, Member since December 2007
SKILLS
- Proficient in iNews, ENPS, WordPress, Lakana, Anvato, ADOBE Audition, Audacity, FileZilla, Videolicious, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Photoshop
- Shoot, write, and edit individual broadcast stories and produce them using new media technology—experienced with “Backpack Journalism” and fluent in new media
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, coupled with the ability to deliver compelling, meaningful stories