About Dayne Marae
Polished TV News Anchor with more than a decade of experience delivering meaningful, impactful, and relevant information to thousands of people across multiple streams of media. Natural at cultivating positive relationships with community members, businesses, and government entities to effectively convey content with a purpose.
Proficient at maximizing company and personal brand by maintaining a consistently professional reputation on air, online, and in person. Expert at analyzing broad topics, breaking down information, and communicating findings in a clear, concise manner.
Invariably meets 100 percent of multiple, daily deadlines. Known for exceptional organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple, late-breaking assignments. Consistently surpasses expectations to earn a promotion at each company.
Passionate about training and mentoring new hires, offering continuous guidance on industry best practices while providing constructive feedback
Dayne Marae
Experienced TV News Anchor, Reporter/ Communication Expert/
Media Professional/ Digital Storyteller/ Media Producer
Email: Dayne.Marae@wfmz.com
EXPERIENCE
TV News Anchor / Reporter
July 2021 - Present
WFMZ 69 News / Allentown, PA
Execute evening newscasts by delivering timely and impactful content in a clear, concise, and professional manner to viewers across eastern PA and western NJ as a TV News Anchor/ Broadcaster
• Research, evaluate, and report on local, regional, and national news content through well-received TV reports, online web stories, and social media posts
• Perpetually meet 100 percent of multiple, daily deadlines
• Streamline communication from government entities, corporations, and individuals to convey critical, timely, and detailed reports to the public
• Compose and deliver live TV reports by professionally and factually articulating information to the public in real time
• Maintain a positive and professional presence on air, online via social media, and in person
• Strengthen company and personal brand by cultivating close relationships with community members to become a trusted and reliable media source
• Outpace competitors by staying 'in the know' on area information, communicating with sources, and working quickly, effectively, and accurately
TV News Evening Anchor
November 2017 - December 2020
WSBT 22 News, MISHAWAKA, IN
Anchored evening newscasts: worked on hourly deadlines to execute five nightly newscasts consistently and effectively by delivering timely and impactful news content to thousands of viewers across northern IN and southern MI
• Collaborated with managers and reporters to find, investigate, and write news content to ensure successful newscasts
• Researched, wrote, and produced well-received, long-form news reports that aired weekly
• Overhauled social media accounts to grow audience and increase followers to promote nightly newscasts
• Forged professional relationships and established trust with thousands of viewers across dozens of communities through integrity, consistency, and professionalism
• Fostered positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and government entities
• Trained and mentored new hires offering continuous guidance on industry best practices
TV News Anchor
December 2016 - November 2017
WOLF FOW 56/ WNWO NBC 2, MISHAWAKA, IN
Anchored evening newscasts: worked on hourly deadlines to broadcast three nightly newscasts, delivering timely and impactful content to thousands of viewers across central OH and eastern PA • Promoted to Main Anchor within one year
• Successfully executed three evening newscasts
• Outperformed suggested growth metrics by increasing viewership by double within one year
• Supervised news team to determine newsworthiness and accuracy of reporter stories and ensured completion of all reports
TV News Anchor / Producer / Manager
September 2014 - September 2016
KRBC News, Abilene, TX
Anchored evening newscasts: worked on hourly deadlines to communicate three nightly newscasts by delivering timely and impactful news content in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Successfully executed three evening newscasts and increased viewership
• Evening Manager: supervised news team as they assembled news stories, directed research, accuracy, and completion of all news reports
• Executive Producer: compiled information, wrote content, and strategically built newscasts
• Independently assembled, wrote, and produced long-form news reports
ON AIR
ACCOLADES / EDUCATION
Promoted to Main Anchor
October 2017
WSBT 22 News, Mishawaka, IN
Employee of the Month
June 2016
KRBC NEWS
Employee of the Month
April 2016
KTAB NEWS
Promoted to Main Anchor
September 2015
KRBC NEWS
Bachelors of Science, Mass Communications
2013
Towson, MD
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications , concentration in Journalism and New Media.
Established student-run multi-media department for Towson Athletics.
Pioneered sideline reporter position for Towson Tigers Football Team.
Excelled as Associate Producer for local Baltimore TV station, WBAL.
SKILLS
Final Cut Pro / iMovie
Proficient
Avid / Edius
Advanced
iNews / ENPS
Proficient
Management / Mentoring
Proficient
Time / Project Management
Proficient
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
Proficient