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Kristine Bellino

@kristinebellino

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Experienced news leader driving audience growth and multiplatform storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in news or content where I can grow audiences, mentor teams, and drive multiplatform storytelling and revenue while serving the local community.

I am an accomplished news director and broadcast journalist with extensive experience producing and hosting morning shows, leading newsrooms, and developing multiplatform content. I have overseen staffing, budgeting, digital strategy, promotions, and community relations across local and regional media organizations.

My career includes leadership roles at Cox Media Group, Curtis Media, and Nexstar-owned stations where I increased audience engagement through curated digital content, analytics-driven decisions, and collaborative promotional campaigns. I also have experience in program direction for public and classical stations and in nonprofit marketing and enrollment for elder care services.

I bring a hands-on approach to newsroom operations, a track record of revenue-generation and promotions, and experience managing teams, vendor relationships, and cross-platform production. I value community-focused journalism and measurable audience growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

News Director

Current

Cox Media Group / WOKV-FM

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Produce and co-host Jacksonville’s Morning News, oversee news department staffing and budgeting, and lead digital content curation and community relations to grow audience engagement.

Broadcast Journalism Budgeting Community Relations Audience Growth

Vice President, News

Curtis Media

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Oversaw news and information programming, revenue generation, and promotions for the North Carolina News Network while serving as News Director and Program/Promotions Director for WPTF.

News Programming Revenue Generation Promotion Strategic Planning Team Leadership Radio Operations Stakeholder Management

Program Director

WCPE (Education Information Corporation)

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed programming and promotions and hosted the morning show 'Rise and Shine,' overseeing station digital properties and audience engagement initiatives.

Morning Show Hosting Promotion Digital Strategy Audience Development Public Relations

News Anchor & Bureau Chief

WIBX 950am

Jan 2012 - Jan 2022 (10 years)

Anchored morning news with simulcast on WFXV-TV, managed news coverage, digital platforms, social media, and public relations to maintain audience and advertiser relationships.

On Air Anchoring Digital Managing Editing Social Media Website Management Public Relations

Marketing and Enrollment Director

Volunteers of America / Senior CommUnity Care of NC

Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)

Managed marketing and enrollment for PACE programs across Wake, Durham, and Granville counties, coordinating regional marketing efforts and partnerships to increase program participation.

Marketing Strategy Enrollment management Partnership Development Community Engagement Event Coordination Campaign Management

Sales Associate

Pier 1 Imports

Jan 2011 - Jan 2020 (9 years)

Performed seasonal sales, inventory management, and customer service while supporting marketing, social media, and email campaign initiatives to drive store performance.

Retail Sales Inventory Management Customer Service Visual Merchandising Email Marketing Social Media Brand Loyalty

Executive Producer

WJTV / Nexstar Media

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Led digital content curation and analytics, oversaw production and PR, and managed social media outreach and website publishing to strengthen station digital presence.

Digital Content Video Editing Analytics Public Relations Social Media Management Content Strategy Publishing Production Management

Manager / Marketing Executive

Union Grille at the Hilton / Brindisi’s

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)

Oversaw restaurant operations including menu development, hiring, bookkeeping, compliance, and marketing to improve service and drive promotions for two locations.

Restaurant Management Marketing Bookkeeping Hiring & Compliance Promotion Vendor Management Operations

Owner / Co-Founder

Saratoga Chariots

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years)

Founded and grew a pedicab and bicycle courier business and produced the Saratoga Environmental Expo, managing business development, media relations, and community outreach.

entrepreneurship Business Development Public Relations Community Outreach Event Planning Operations Marketing Partnerships

Aerospace Maintenance Tech

New York Air National Guard

Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years)

Performed in-flight and ground maintenance as a crew chief on military aircraft, maintaining certifications and security clearances to ensure mission readiness from 1997 to 2001.

Safety Compliance Technical Troubleshooting Certification Security Clearance Team Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New York University

Bachelor of Arts, International Political Science / Broadcast Journalism

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with coursework in International Political Science and Broadcast Journalism.

New York Air National Guard (United States Air Force)

Aerospace Maintenance

1997 - 2001

Served as an Aerospace Maintenance Technician (Crew Chief), performing in-flight and ground maintenance on military aircraft with required certifications and security clearances.