Lucas Geisler

501 Business Loop 70 East | Columbia, MO, 65201 | 573.777.9589   lucas.geisler@kmiz.com | @LucasABC17

 

Education___________________________________

 

University of Missouri;                                        Columbia, MO

           Broadcast Journalism in Radio/Television

            Graduation: December 2013

 

           

Work Experience_____________________________

 

KMIZ-TV                                    Columbia, MO                          March 2014 - present

 

Reporter/Anchor

• Created two-minute news packages daily for the evening broadcasts

• Launched and developed station's investigative reporting unit

• Anchored the station's 6, 9 and 10 p.m. newscasts since 2019

• Developed sources in state courts to break enterprise stories

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KOMU-TV                                Columbia, MO                         September 2011 - February 2014

 

Reporter/Anchor

• Wrote stories for the Web and television for the day’s top news

• Coordinated and executed demonstrative live shots

• Produced and anchored weekend sports segments

 

 

Lewis & Clark Council              Belleville, IL                            Summer, 2007 - 2010

           

Activities Director

• Managed thirty staff members to execute program activities

• Created activity schedule for Scouts attending camp

• Assisted campers and adults with any problems throughout week

 

 

Mediacom 22                            Columbia, MO                          August 2013 - March 2014          

 

Production Staff

• Set up live and taped productions of community events

• Operated camera and graphics system for broadcasts

• Provided play-by-lay and color commentary for sporting events

 

 

B&B Bagels                               Columbia, MO                         April 2011 - March 2014          

 

Baker

• Baked between 32-50 dozen bagels between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m.

• Prepared store for operation three days a week

• Managed multiple tasks while interacting with customers

 

 

MUTV—23Sports                        Columbia, MO                        August 2009 – May 2010

 

Co-Executive Sports Director

• Write, edit, and produce weekly 30-minute show

• Oversee completion of all video packages

• Network with sports info departments, coaches, and athletes

 

 

Activities & Leadership________________________

 

MUTV Sports Director                                                 August 2009 – May 2010

Order of the Arrow Activities Director                                September 2008 - 2009

Boy Scouts of America                                                  February 2002-Present

True/False Film Festival Stage Manager                                           February 2013

Boone Dawdle Festival Volunteer                                                      August 2013

 

Awards & Honors____________________________

 

Missouri Broadcasters Association - Best Breaking News                      June 2021 

Missouri Broadcasters Association - Best Breaking News                      June 2022

Edward R. Murrow Award - Breaking News                                         Sept. 2022

Mid-America Regional Emmys - Best Newscast                                   Oct. 2022

Eagle Scout                                                                                    January 2009

Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor                                                         September 2010

 

 

References________________________________

 

Stacey Woelfel

Former News Director, KOMU
staceywoelfel@gmail.com

 

Deborah Choe

Anchor, Fox 35 Orlando

deborah.choe@fox.com