Blake Flood
1st
Streaming newscast
at WVUE, founding producer
3+
Years producing local newscasts
25
Staff coordinated
per newscast
Wkly
Hour-long newscasts,
streaming and broadcast
See the work
The reel moves from breaking coverage of the New Orleans jail escape and the Bourbon Street terror attack, through Super Bowl special coverage and Attorney General Liz Murrill's indictment, to a historic snow day and storm aftermath reporting.
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Selected work
Breaking news
Jail Escape, Terror Attack
Real-time editorial decisions under deadline, including the New Orleans jail escape and the Bourbon Street terror attack. Determining what leads, what airs, and what waits as a story develops.
Special coverage
Super Bowl LIX, Katrina Anniversary
A dedicated special broadcast built around Super Bowl LIX, coordinating live remotes, studio analysis, and breaking updates.
Severe Weather
Weather, Before and After
Storm aftermath coverage and snow day reporting, tracking fast-changing conditions and adjusting the rundown in real time.
Louisiana Politics & Legal
Ongoing Political Coverage
Following Attorney General Liz Murrill's indictment, coordinating live reporting and studio analysis on a fast-moving legal story.
About
Started at WVUE as an editor, promoted to producer after three months, trusted with editorial decisions early. Since then: building formats, leading coverage, and the stories that keep South Louisiana informed.
Education
Field
Based in
Journalism / Communications
Spring Hill College, 2022
Tools
New Orleans, LA
ENPS, Vizrt, Edius