I am Debra Beth Pittman Tobin, a versatile broadcast professional with extensive experience as a producer, anchor, reporter, and educator. I have anchored and produced live news breaks for WBT All-News Radio and WBTV News, and taught journalism and broadcast production at UNC Charlotte and Gaston College. My background spans aviation safety as a flight attendant and public speaking, writing, and videography.\n\nBeyond the studio, I’ve volunteered with animal welfare groups and Lincoln County Animal Services, and I enjoy acting, voice-over work, and theatre. I’m passionate about storytelling, mentoring students, and helping communities and animals alike find brighter opportunities.

Debra Beth Pittman Tobin

I am Debra Beth Pittman Tobin, a versatile broadcast professional with extensive experience as a producer, anchor, reporter, and educator. I have anchored and produced live news breaks for WBT All-News Radio and WBTV News, and taught journalism and broadcast production at UNC Charlotte and Gaston College. My background spans aviation safety as a flight attendant and public speaking, writing, and videography.\n\nBeyond the studio, I’ve volunteered with animal welfare groups and Lincoln County Animal Services, and I enjoy acting, voice-over work, and theatre. I’m passionate about storytelling, mentoring students, and helping communities and animals alike find brighter opportunities.

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I am Debra Beth Pittman Tobin, a versatile broadcast professional with extensive experience as a producer, anchor, reporter, and educator. I have anchored and produced live news breaks for WBT All-News Radio and WBTV News, and taught journalism and broadcast production at UNC Charlotte and Gaston College. My background spans aviation safety as a flight attendant and public speaking, writing, and videography.\n\nBeyond the studio, I’ve volunteered with animal welfare groups and Lincoln County Animal Services, and I enjoy acting, voice-over work, and theatre. I’m passionate about storytelling, mentoring students, and helping communities and animals alike find brighter opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Flight Attendant at PSA Airlines
August 1, 2019 - Present
Ensure passenger safety for flight with demonstrations, checking and requiring compliance with FAA rules and procedures. Knowledge of emergency medical procedures, fire, decompression, onboard threats and behaviors.
Producer/Anchor/Reporter (PT) at WBT All-News Radio
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Wrote, produced, and anchored live news breaks at top and bottom of hour. Each break is between 2:00 and 5:00 minutes in length. Ran Adobe Audition audio system. Air check available upon request.
Lecturer (Adjunct) at University of North Carolina-Charlotte
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020
Teach courses in journalism and broadcast news writing; basics of story creation, structure, AP style and media ethics. In the broadcast course students write, edit, shoot and produce news casts. Create all lessons including PowerPoint presentations, knowledge and use of online learning programs such as Blackboard.
Video Production Instructor at Gaston College
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2009
Taught courses in Television and Video Production. Public speaking; including group Discussion.
Producer/Reporter at WBTV News
April 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Wrote and co-produced the noon and five o’clock news. Also used videography skills to tape spot news events as needed. Reported and voiced news packages.
Voice Over Artist at WBTV Radio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Voice over for commercial spots.
Public Speaking / Sales Recruiting at Queens College, Charlotte
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Public speaking; sales and college recruiting; travel internationally; sales recruiting for high school.

Education

Associate of Arts (A.A.) at Lee's McRae College
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Appalachian State University
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Master of Arts (M.A.) at University of Georgia
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Video/Television Production Coursework at San Bernardino College
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services