Brooke Allen SAG/AFTRA (248) 659-2280 Fowlerville, MI [email protected] Summary Dynamic, personable Radio News Anchor with 20-plus years in broadcasting. I bring a versatility with experience in news and non-scripted formats. Poised and confident with a strong presence and talent for engaging the audience. Experience Afternoon Drive News Anchor/Reporter WWJ Newsradio 950 Detroit, Mi Entercom Radio 2018- Local Host/Morning Edition NPR WKAR Radio East Lansing, MI 2016-2018 CBS Radio Detroit News Anchor/Reporter 2013-2016 Michigan News Network, 2015 News Anchor Write and deliver newscasts that air on a network of stations throughout Michigan. Reporter WWJ-TV, 2015 Produced a number of special reports for the “Eye On Detroit” feature, which airs during morning drive on CBS-62. Stories included wearing goggles that simulate the effects of drinking and driving, the closing of the famous Lark Restaurant in West Bloomfield, and asking if anyone really pays attention to the flashing fatality numbers on the freeway signs? Traffic Reporter Anchored traffic reports for various Detroit stations, including WWJ 950, WCSX, WOMC, and other stations in Cleveland and Grand Rapids. Traffic Reporter Clear Channel, 2006-2008 Los Angeles, California Anchor traffic reports for KFI News, K-Big, K-Jill, and KOST. Awards Winner 2017 Associated Press Award. Best Documentary. “Fireworks-Free Fourth.” Winner 2016 Associated Press Award. First Place for Continuing Coverage “High School Mock Election.” Special Projects WKAR : “Monday With The Mayor” A weekly live segment featuring various Mayors from around the state. We have dealt with controversial issues such as the Flint water crisis with Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, and Marijuana regulation with Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. WWJ: Produced, wrote and voiced a special series of reports investigating different aspects of the criminal justice system and telling the stories in compelling and creative ways aimed at grabbing the listeners’ attention. Interviewed attorneys and inmates serving time behind bars in Michigan prisons as well as returning citizens. The stories were broadcast on WWJ Newsradio 950 and at CBSDetroit.com in 2015. Education The Academy of Radio and Television. Huntington Beach, California. Associate of Arts. Eastern Michigan University. Studied Theatre Arts and Communication..