Farah Jadran
Broadcast, Digital & Print Journalism
RESUME
Professional ​
summary
I have worked in news media for more than 15 years. Each year brings me new and exciting experiences. Currently, I am the weekend morning anchor for KING 5 in Seattle.
Before joining KING 5, I was the CBS5 This Morning & Noon anchor in Syracuse at WTVH. Previously, I was the weekday morning reporter for NewsChannel 9 in Syracuse. Before that, I was the national social media manager for Time Warner Cable’s Local Programming Division where I support the TWC News, TWC SportsChannel and TWC Community brands.
Previously, I was the editor of Syracuse Woman Magazine, a position I held for four years before accepting a career opportunity with TWC News. I helped launch SWM, a magazine focused on providing editorial content that inspires, educates and entertains. I also have TV and social media management experience. Emceeing events, moderating panels and speaking about my profession and various charitable causes are a bonus in my career. Get to know me and my career interests by following me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FarahJadran.
Work​
experience​
KING 5 Seattle, NBC Affiliate
Aug. 2021 - Present
• Weekend Morning Anchor
• Weekday Morning Reporter
CBS5 WTVH-TV in Syracuse, N.Y.
Aug. 2019 - Aug. 2021
• Weekday anchor for CBS5 This Morning
• Weekday anchor & producer for CBS5 News at Noon
• Anchor & producer of newly launched digital Spanish news broadcasts
• Live field reporting for on-air special coverage
• Reporting on several local issues
NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV
Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2019
• Lead reporter Monday through Friday, The Morning News
• Weekend Anchor & Producer for The Morning News
• Multimedia Journalist responsible for pitching, shooting & editing stories
National Social Media Manager, Time Warner Cable News
July 2014 - Aug. 2015
• Managed & supported all social platforms
• TWC News, TWC SportsChannel & TWC Community
• Developed & implemented social media strategy in all newsrooms nationwide
• Responsible for reporting analytics
• Responsible for increasing social media followings & engagement
• Trained all staff on Social News Desk
• Provided monthly Social Media Tips Sessions to staff in CA, TX, NE, MO, KS, WI, OH, NC, SC & NY
Editor, Syracuse Woman Magazine
​Dec. 2010 - July 2014
• Managed monthly publication with circulation of 15,000+
• Responsible for directing all editorial content, including cover features
• Authored features and cover stories, edited all content in the magazine
• Coordinated photo shoots & promotional events
• Operated all social media for magazine
(@SyrWomanMag & facebook.com/SyracuseWomanMagazine)
• Managed online content for syracusewomanmag.com
Skills
NEWS ANCHORING & REPORTING
VIDEO SHOOTING & EDITING
PRODUCING NEWSCASTS
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
MAGAZINE WRITING
MAGAZINE EDITING
PUBLIC SPEAKING
MENTORING
BLOGGING
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
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Awards
SYRACUSE PRESS CLUB AWARDS 2018
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2nd Place: Best Human Interest Feature, "Saluting Moms" WSYR-TV NewsChannel 9
CNY BUSINESS JOURNAL SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS WOMEN AWARDS 2016
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Media Person of the Year
NY PRESS ASSOCIATION 2014
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“Best Magazine” - 3rd Place Syracuse Woman Magazine
NY PRESS ASSOCIATION 2014
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“Best Sports Feature” NOV '13 Cover, Honorable Mention
Y94 WISE FACES OF SUCCESS 2014
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Entrepreneurial Leadership & Community Award
YWCA SYRACUSE DIVERSITY ACHIEVER 2013
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Award given to community members who are work to empower women, end racism and promote peace, justice and dignity for all.
FORTY UNDER 40 SYRACUSE 2012
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Award given to community members who achieve success in their careers, education and volunteerism
SYRACUSE PRESS CLUB AWARDS 2011
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1st Place: Best Sports Story in a Special Interest Publication, Syracuse Woman Magazine
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2nd Place: Human Interest Feature in a Special Interest Publication, Syracuse Woman Magazine​
Associate Editor, Syracuse Parent Magazine
​Dec. 2010 - July 2014
• Assisted in writing, editing & creative planning for magazine
• Operated all social media for publication
Adjunct Professor
​Jan. 2011 - June 2019
• Adjunct for communication and English departments at various colleges including Syracuse University, SUNY Oswego, Cazenovia College and Onondaga Community College
• Critical Thinking & Public Speaking; Introduction to Journalism
• Share experience from journalism, editing, public speaking & moderating
Education
- Master of Arts in Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism,
- Studied writing, editing and reporting.
- Obtained further skills in graphic design and photography.
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse University - June 2009
Colorado State University-Pueblo - ​May 2008
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Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and News Editorial
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Minor in creative writing
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Served as managing editor of university's magazine, TODAY