John DesRivieres

Experience

• 

  WILX-TV

  Apr 2004 - Jul 2006

  Video Journalist

  -Shoot and edit news packages and execute microwave live shots for multiple broadcasts per day.-Work with the capitol correspondent to cover daily politics at the state capitol.-Work with the sports department to cover college and high school sports.

• 

  WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit

  Jul 2006 - Sept 2008

  Video Journalist

  -Thrive in fast-paced newsroom focused on breaking news and live coverage in an ultra-competitive news market.-Shoot and edit news packages under intense deadlines and execute microwave live shots for multiple broadcasts per day.-Work with the station’s investigative unit to produce in-depth special reports and work with the sports department to cover professional and college sports.-Work on many of the station’s special projects, including coverage of the North American International Auto Show, coverage of former President Gerald Ford’s funeral, coverage of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Show less

• 

  WSAW TV NewsChannel 7

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2019

  -Manage the news assignment desk for the CBS and FOX affiliates in Wausau, WI.-Plan, coordinate, and organize daily local news coverage, with a focus on breaking news, for a viewing area spanning 14 counties in central Wisconsin.-Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of community members to cultivate sources and develop original news stories.-Supervise a large staff of reporters, videographers and editors and work with them to meet daily news deadlines.-Write news copy and social media posts for station websites and social media platforms. Show less

  • Assignment Manager

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2019

  • Chief Photographer/Reporter/Anchor

    Sept 2008 - Apr 2014
• 

  Wisconsin Department of Transportation

  Oct 2019 - now

  Manage full-service communications team featuring professional communicators, writers, videographers and graphic designers to provide public information about WisDOT policies and programs.Oversee department’s external communications strategy, including media relations, news releases, events, social media content, audio/video projects, publications and public education campaigns. Maintains collaborative relationships with agency leadership, key stakeholder and constituent groups, media partners and other customers to enhance agency’s communication outreach. Show less

  • Director of Communications

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Social Media Manager

    Oct 2019 - Feb 2023