ABOUT
I'm Kallyn Hobmann, a reliable and driven anchor and multimedia journalist with an eye for stories that connect my community. I am currently a weekday morning anchor, anchoring both news and weather, for 23ABC News in Bakersfield, California.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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I have 3.5 years of live reporting and anchoring behind me. From daily live shots to covering breaking news like devastating wildfires and a 14-hour standoff with the SWAT Team, I am flexible and work very well under pressure, even when on air.
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I credit much of my success to excellent time management and organization. Anchoring news and weather, producing a weekly segment I created and leading the morning team on top of my usual daily duties means I am oftentimes working on multiple projects at once. I always maintain communication and never miss a deadline.
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I am extremely comfortable with video production, and I love the creativity that filming and editing allows.
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Strong writing skills allow me to tell stories in a powerful and memorable way.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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02/2022 - present
Weekday Morning Anchor at KERO-TV
E.W. Scripps Co.
Bakersfield, CA
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03/2021 - 02/2022
Weekend Anchor/MMJ at KERO-TV
E.W. Scripps Co.
Bakersfield, CA
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06/2020 - 03/2021
Multimedia Journalist at KERO-TV
E.W. Scripps Co.
Bakersfield, CA
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06/2019 - 08/2019
Intern for CBS News Network
CBS News
Los Angeles, CA
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09/2018 - 12/2018
Intern at KSBY-TV
E.W. Scripps Co.
San Luis Obispo, CA
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08/2018 - 06/2020
Anchor/Reporter
Mustang News/Cal Poly SLO
San Luis Obispo, CA
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02/2018 - 04/2020
Freelance Correspondent
The Sonoma Index-Tribune
Remote
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EDUCATION
2016 - 2020
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
San Luis Obispo, CA
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University Honors Program Member
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Dean's List 2016-2020
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President's Honors List for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019 academic years
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Pitched a segment called "Kern's Kindness" at KERO-TV. It is now a sponsored segment I produce weekly
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Became fill-in anchor within the first five months at KERO-TV, filled in as the weekday morning anchor for several months
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Became weekend morning anchor within first nine months at KERO-TV, became solo news and weather anchor within first year
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Awarded second place for Best News Video in the state at the 2020 California College Media Awards
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Pitched a weekly segment called "SLOcalized" at Cal Poly. I anchored and produced each week's piece
