Hi there! I’m Lisa Carton, a seasoned radio and television journalist with over a decade of experience delivering clear, accurate, and engaging news to diverse audiences. I’ve anchored, produced, researched, and written for national and regional broadcasts across major networks and local stations, always meeting tight deadlines and adapting to live breaking news. I’m passionate about storytelling, audience connection, and mentoring the next generation of journalists. In addition to strong editorial judgment, I bring hands-on editing skills (Adobe Audition) and a collaborative spirit to every team. Beyond the microphone and the desk, I enjoy shaping compelling public affairs programming and helping communities stay informed. I’m excited to explore new challenges in broadcasting, digital media, and content creation where my experience can make an impact.

Lisa Carton

Hi there! I’m Lisa Carton, a seasoned radio and television journalist with over a decade of experience delivering clear, accurate, and engaging news to diverse audiences. I’ve anchored, produced, researched, and written for national and regional broadcasts across major networks and local stations, always meeting tight deadlines and adapting to live breaking news. I’m passionate about storytelling, audience connection, and mentoring the next generation of journalists. In addition to strong editorial judgment, I bring hands-on editing skills (Adobe Audition) and a collaborative spirit to every team. Beyond the microphone and the desk, I enjoy shaping compelling public affairs programming and helping communities stay informed. I’m excited to explore new challenges in broadcasting, digital media, and content creation where my experience can make an impact.

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Hi there! I’m Lisa Carton, a seasoned radio and television journalist with over a decade of experience delivering clear, accurate, and engaging news to diverse audiences. I’ve anchored, produced, researched, and written for national and regional broadcasts across major networks and local stations, always meeting tight deadlines and adapting to live breaking news. I’m passionate about storytelling, audience connection, and mentoring the next generation of journalists. In addition to strong editorial judgment, I bring hands-on editing skills (Adobe Audition) and a collaborative spirit to every team.

Beyond the microphone and the desk, I enjoy shaping compelling public affairs programming and helping communities stay informed. I’m excited to explore new challenges in broadcasting, digital media, and content creation where my experience can make an impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

National Anchor & Producer at iHeart Media / NBC News Radio
April 1, 2019 - Present
Produced, wrote, and anchored hourly national 5- and 1-minute newscasts; exercised editorial judgment to ensure quality live daily content; adhered to strict deadlines; adapted to and ad-libbed live breaking news; performed digital audio editing using Adobe Audition.
TV News Anchor / Central Oregon Daily News Anchor at TDS/ZOLO Media
June 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Anchored, produced, researched, wrote, and delivered newscasts for three daily half-hour shows for Bend, Oregon's ABC and CBS affiliates; exercised editorial judgment to ensure quality live content; met deadlines; handled live-breaking news; did digital audio editing using Adobe Audition.
Program Director / On-Air Host at Horizon Broadcasting Group
June 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Program Director for a five-station radio group; oversaw news programming for News Radio KBNW; on-air news talent and host; morning talent and co-host on KQAK FM 104.5; on-air news talent for KWPK The Peak 104.1; hosted weekly community public affairs program Inside Central Oregon.
Anchor / National Correspondent at FOX News Network
April 1, 2010 - April 1, 2015
Anchored, produced, and wrote 5- and 1-minute newscasts airing nationally; covered breaking news; enterprise stories; daily guest on Fox News affiliates; digital audio editing; supervision of intern program.
Anchor at KNEW Radio 910 AM (Clear Channel)
March 1, 2005 - March 1, 2010
Anchored, wrote, produced, and edited top and bottom of hour newscasts; reported live from the field and newsroom; developed and produced news stories; digital audio editing.
Anchor - KGO TV at ABC Networks
October 1, 2002 - February 1, 2005
Entered and produced news stories; reported, wrote, and produced live field/newsroom pieces; digital audio editing.
Host/News Anchor (Radio) at CNET Networks
May 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Hosted 'PM Drive'; conducted live interviews; enterprise, reported, produced, and edited feature technology pieces.
General Assignment Reporter at KTVU TV - FOX 2
March 1, 1998 - April 1, 2000
Wrote, reported, and generated news stories; live/field/newsroom coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at University of Oregon
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Acting/Performing Arts Training at American Academy of Dramatic Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Associate of Arts Degree at American Academy of Dramatic Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Qualifications

RTNDA Best Multi-Part Series (Reporter) – Northern California
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Idaho Media Award Nomination – 2015 – Ketchum: Small Town, Big Life
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services