HALEIGH DIBETTA
Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
A proud New Jersey native Haleigh DiBetta is a graduate of the University of Maryland where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism studying at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Haleigh currently works as the weekday morning Reporter/Multimedia Journalist at WJAC/WWCP in Johnstown, Pa. When needed Haleigh also fills in to produce and anchor newscasts. While in Johnstown, Haleigh has covered everything from breaking news, the anniversary of the Septmber 11th Attacks at the Flight 93 National Memorial to community stories. Haleigh is currently seeking out the next step in her journalism career. Inquiries can sent to hdibetta@gmail.com.
PACKAGES
More of Haleigh DiBetta's work not featured in her demo reel can be viewed below.
Woman captures positive memories for people in Johnstown during coronavirus pandemic
Cambria County, Pa. (WJAC) — During the coronavirus pandemic people have missed out on major life events from graduation, prom, birthday’s and more. One Johnstown woman has captured this moment in time for people in the city that many will never forget.
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Local garden center employing adults with special needs opens
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — It's taken several years but after buying the old Westmont Flower Barn in February, the Lovenduski's have officially opened their nonprofit SEADS Garden Center.
And it’s doing more than just providing people with a place to buy plants, it’s blossoming successful futures for employees.
Girls in Johnstown now have a hockey league of their own
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Girls in Johnstown can now play on a hockey league of their own. For the first time in the 53-year history of the Johnstown Warriors, there is now a team just for girls.
Local high school offers course training students to become volunteer firefighters
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Volunteer fire departments across the region and even the state of Pennsylvania have started to shrink over the years as fewer people come forward to volunteer.
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But a solution to the lack of recruits might have been found within local schools.
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North Star High School added a new class students can take this year. It's a one-credit course that trains them to become volunteer firefighters.
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
REPORTER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
WJAC/WWCP | Johnstown, Pa
September 2018 - Present
Weekday morning reporter/MMJ for NBC 6 News at sunrise 5am to 7am and Fox 8 News Morning Edition 7am to 9am
Reports live every weekday morning in the field every half hour for four hours
Pitches story ideas, shoots, writes and edits daily PKGs and VOSOTs on Avid
Fill in anchor and producer
Cultivates extensive list of sources throughout the community
Utilizes social media platforms to keep viewers informed
Writes, edits and posts stories on stations website and social media platforms
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST AND PRODUCER
Capital News Service | College Park, MD
August 2017 - May 2018
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Pitched stories, shot, wrote and edited day-turn PKGs and VOSOTs
Reported live in the newsroom and in the field
Traveled across MD, PA and NY to cover stories
Produced newscast
NEWSROOM INTERN
WDVM-TV | Hagerstown, MD
June 2017 - August 2017
Shadowed reporter in field and newsroom, as well as producers
Shot b-roll for PKGs and VOSOTs that aired
FREELANCE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
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RT AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC
June 2016 - August 2017
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Operated teleprompter and robotic cameras for daily newscasts and talk shows
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Mic anchors and guests for newscasts
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Floor directed 4pm and 5pm newscasts
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Built and took down sets between shows