Richard Whalen

Host and GFNHL Live Video Producer at Yahoo Finance

Host and Live Video Producer at Yahoo Finance

Host, writer and co-producer of Yahoo Finance’s flagship morning TV programs, including Morning Brief and Market Alerts. Produces and edits live video segments; contributes to bookings and pitches for daily shows, special series, and new show development; trains reporters to engage in concise, broadcast-ready storytelling.

Podcast Host and Producer at The Wall Street Journal

Host, writer and co-producer of 15 daily news, stock market and personal finance podcast episodes per week; edits podcast episodes using Adobe Audition; contributes to bookings and pitches for daily shows and special series; trains career reporters for on-air delivery; previously produced WSJ live video news shows.

Web Content Editor [short-term, maternity fill-in position] at TV Guide.com

Edited home page and site pages using CMS tools. Wrote television and movie entertainment stories and blog entries. Worked with marketing and SEO teams to enhance social networking exposure and drive audience growth.

Web Content Manager at CBS Radio

Managed the production of content across 40 network radio station websites by directing webmasters at the local station level. Analyzed digital audience traffic for radio station sales and marketing teams.

Agency Project Producer at Urban Communications

Developed online branding tactics for radio stations in 15 markets to complement on-air promotions. Projects included The Sopranos, Entourage (HBO), American Idol (TV Guide promotion) and 'Triple Play Package' (Time Warner Cable).

Questions Producer at Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Responsible for preparing each contestant’s set of questions. Determined each question’s dollar value and answer choice difficulty to create compelling gameplay and stay within the $7 million prize budget. Reviewed questions for essence and pronunciation with host Meredith Vieira.

Manager, Information Center at CBS-TV

Launched and managed a 20-employee department (exclusive to NYC market) providing a call-in service to viewers who could ask questions about local news, weather and cultural events. Educated staff of research ers on how to cover a plane crash four days before 9/11. Delivered on-air reports during newscasts.

Managing Editor at Dream Life .com

Directed the editing and proofreading of writers and producers for self-help guru Tony Robbins' network of online courses devoted to personal and professional enrichment.

Managing Editor at Dream Life.com

Directed editing and proofreading of writers and producers for Tony Robbins' online courses focused on personal and professional enrichment.

Managing Editor, Script Writer [freelance] at CBS Sports

Managing Editor of internal college basketball research manual containing biographical and statistical information on all potential NCAA Tournament team s. Script writer for The NFL Today and Road To the Final Four on-air talent detail, highlighting game highlights and conversational game descriptions.

Managing Editor, Script Writer (freelance) at CBS Sports

Managing Editor of internal college basketball research manual containing biographical and statistical information on potential NCAA Tournament teams; script writer for The NFL Today and Road To the Final Four with game highlights and conversational game descriptions.

Communications Specialist/Web Intranet Editor at HBO

Corporate spokesperson for senior management to employees on policy, program planning and events; supported sales staff in developing marketing campaigns for cable systems.

Reporter [freelance] at Associated Press

Covered political, educational and financial stories in five NYC suburban counties.

Reporter (freelance) at Associated Press

Covered political, educational and financial stories in five NYC suburban counties.