Amanda Kost - TV Journalist
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Scripps News - Washington, DC
National Investigative Reporter 
September 2014 - August 2015
- Pursue, develop, and deliver broadcast investigations for news affiliates nationwide

- Quickly and efficiently decipher data with computer assisted, data reporting skills
- Bureau leader in social media integration, application

KMGH-TV - Denver, CO
Multimedia Investigative Reporter
August 2010 - August 2014

·  Extensive live and breaking news reporting   
·  Consistent, sharp investigative skills and a quick-turn metabolism to dig deeper on daily deadlines 
·  Highly proficient in non-linear editing
·  Investigative Reporter/Producer for Investigating the Fire, a 30-minute special of original content that was produced in 6 days. The long form investigation uncovered governmental mismanagement, forced legislative change in Colorado, and was recognized nationally with the George Foster Peabody Award, Scripps Howard Award, and First Place National Headliner Award. 

KYTX-TV, Tyler, TX
Lead Nightside Reporter   
May 2007 - July 2010

WOAI-TV, San Antonio, TX
Full-Time Investigative News Intern  
May 2006 - August 2006 

KGWN-TV, Cheyenne, WY
Full-Time On-Air Intern  
May 2005 - August 2005 

Rocky Mountain Collegian - Fort Collins, CO
Sports Reporter and Photographer

Campus Television - Fort Collins, CO
Volunteer Multimedia Journalist

AWARDS:
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARD - 2012
Investigative Reporter/Producer - "Investigating the Fire" 

SCRIPPS HOWARD NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARD 
Jack R. Howard Award 
Television In-Depth Reporting - "Investigating the Fire" 2012

NATIONAL HEADLINER AWARD - First Place
Documentary or Series of Reports on the Same Subject 2012

Colorado AP Broadcasters Association - First Place 
Best Investigative Reporting
"No Communication; No Accountability" - 2012

Colorado AP Broadcasters Association - First Place 
Best Documentary
"Investigating the Fire" - 2012

Emmy Award - NATAS Heartland Chapter 
Documentary - Topical - 2013

IRE Award Finalist - 2012
Broadcast/Video - Medium

EMMA - Excellence In My Market Award 
NATAS Lone Star Chapter 
Breaking News - "On the Run" 2010

SUFE - Standing Up for Excellence
KMGH-2012
Breaking news and continuing extensive coverage during multiple 20+ hour days

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
IRE Member 
NICAR Participant  
 
EDUCATION:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Technical Journalism
Television News Concentration

  KostAmanda@gmail.com

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