ABOUT ME
Erica is the Entertainment and Traffic Anchor at 9News in Denver, Colorado. She is also an Emmy winning Anchor. Erica anchors the noon show and the weekday and weekend morning show.
Erica started her Entertainment Segment from scratch when she first came to KUSA. She writes, produces and anchors "E Block." She has interviewed a wide variety of celebrities in her tenure including: SNL's Bowen Yang, Ben Affleck, Lily Rabe, Tag Team, the creators of the Netflix hit The Social Dilemma, The Bachelor's Ben Higgins, LaKeith Stanfield and more.
Erica previously worked on air in Charleston, South Carolina and Birmingham, Alabama. Erica also interned at WBAL-TV in Baltimore.
She grew up in Syracuse, New York but spent nearly a decade in Baltimore, Maryland where she went to high school and college.
Erica has been involved with several non-profit organizations and has a heart for others. She is currently the co-chair for the Heart of Hearing in Denver. A non-profit that gives hearing aids to children who cannot afford it. She is also on the board for Pepper's Senior dog Sanctuary, a non-profit that cares for elderly dogs in their final days.
When Erica is not in the studio she enjoys traveling, hiking, working out at Barry's, playing with her two chihuahuas Vito and Lala and spending time with family and friends.
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EDUCATION
Towson University
Bachelors Degree: Journalism & New Media
Liberty University
Undergrad Studies
Division I Athlete: Cross County & Track runner on D1 Scholarship
EXPERIENCE
KUSA Traffic & Entertainment Anchor
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Anchors traffic on 4 hour morning show
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Expert delivery of on time, up to the minute traffic information
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Excellent ad-libbing skills
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Extremely comfortable with breaking traffic news
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Chopper and DOT traffic cam use in majority of hits
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Active on social media- actively tweets throughout the morning show
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Involved with community and events outside the station
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Experience field anchoring traffic, covers transportation stories for monthly "Driving Forward" franchise
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Weekday co-anchor the noon show, was promoted after just 3 months
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Write, produce and anchor entertainment segment "E Block", covering top daily stories or turning a package
EXPERIENCE
WBMA Traffic Anchor & Reporter
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Maintains deadlines in order to provide traffic updates every 10 minutes or less
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Create and deliver live traffic reports for early morning newscasts
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Prepare and deliver daily traffic content on all platforms including web and social media
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Prepare and deliver urgent traffic updates
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Anchors 9am hour of “Good Morning Alabama”
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Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
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Covers transportation beat in Birmingham
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Reports on monthly "Pothole Patrol" stories
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Reports on closing & rebuilding of main interstate through downtown
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Prior to interstate closure: provided detours routes
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Weekly & monthly packages providing updates on the project
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Back to School "beat the bus" packages
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Represent station at public events and school visits
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Emcee community events
Talk of Alabama Host, Fill-In
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Host summer concert series sponsored by Pepsi
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Deliver compelling live interviews
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Engage guests and viewing audience
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Help producer book future guests
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Host on location for special assignments
News Anchor, Fill-In
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Anchors 9am hour of “Good Morning Alabama”
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Anchors morning show from 4:30-7am and news Midday at 11am
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Delivers news and stories for the public
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Perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure
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Work with producers and executive producers to establish high standards and style of writing
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Comfortable ad-libbing and covering breaking news
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Conducts interviews on air
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Conduct live in studio interviews with special guests
EXPERIENCE
WCIV Traffic Anchor & Multimedia Journalist
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Anchor traffic during 4 hour morning show, duopoly ABC & FOX
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Closely monitor several traffic websites and twitter to provide real time reports every 10 minutes or less
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Active on social media for traffic updates and sharing stories on the web
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Produce and ad-lib Social media segment about what's trending called "Scripa Gets Social"
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Launch WAZE on air & build WAZE following from 0 to 5K in 1 year
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Shoot, log, write and edit all stories
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Pitch daily stories to turn for evening newscasts
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Shoot own look lives
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Turn daily packages and/or VO/SOTS to meet critical deadlines
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Live field reporting for breaking news: fires, fatal accidents, barricaded situations
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Live shots for news stories
Lowcountry Live, Fill-in Host
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1 hour lifestyle show with live interviews featuring local businesses & nonprofits
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Deliver compelling interviews
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Engage guests and viewing audience
News Anchor, Fill-in
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Anchor 4 hour morning newscast
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Help write and proof read newscasts
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Conduct live interviews with special in studio guests
INTERNSHIP
WBAL TV 11 News, Traffic Intern
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Produce traffic maps
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Conduct interviews for anchor
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Research, log and write news stories
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Called in to produce maps for morning show when main anchor was out
Assignment Desk Intern
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Make beat calls
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Enter press releases into daybook
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Accompany VO photographer on breaking news
VOLUNTEER
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF BIRMINGHAM
Ambassador
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Brainstorm & help coordinate quarterly networking events
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Provide resources to help individuals grow professionally
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Network and connect young professionals in the community
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Organize social events to help members engage
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Volunteer at monthly events while raising money for various charities
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Liaison between the media and YP
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Promote YP on social media
ALABAMA HEAD INJURY FOUNDATION
Regional Board Member
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Represent AHIF in the community
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Attend school functions to educate children about traumatic brain injury and head safety
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Promote and attend fundraisers for the nonprofit
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Liaison between the media and AHIF
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Promote AHIF on social media
YOUNG LIFE LEADER
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Mentor high school students one on one
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Plan weekly outreach events
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Host weekly small group for female teens
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Attend leadership conferences
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Avid Technology
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Adobe Premiere
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Final Cut Pro
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iNews
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Enps
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WSI
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Max Traffic
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Sigalert
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Total Traffic
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WAZE On Air
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Word
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Excel
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Powerpoint
AWARDS
Employee of the Month
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, March 2018
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Storytelling Seminar
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Boyd Huppert