Kim Kruger has over 15 years of experience in television production for networks like HGTV, Discovery Channel, and Fox News. She specializes in field production, direction, photography, and project management for reality TV shows and investigative news stories. Her resume highlights leadership roles producing home renovation and travel shows as well as managing an investigative news team that produced over 20 long-form stories per ratings period. She is now seeking new opportunities in television production.

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KI M L. KR U G E R
Greater Frederick, MD Area kim.kruger7@gmail.com (Cell) 612-619-9959
T e l e v i s i o n P r o d u c t i o n / N e w s & U n s c r i p t e d
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
§ Operational Leadership
§ Project Management
§ Field Production
§ Field Direction
§ Digital Photography
§ Photoshop Proficiency
§ Staff Management
§ Issue Resolution
§ Script Writing
§ Script Editing
§ Lightroom Proficiency
§ Staff / Team Leadership
§ Results Driven § Interpersonal Communication § Cast & Crew Esprit de Corps
Professional Profile
I am a dynamic, dedicated, self-motivated individual with a proven track record of leadership and
organization, with demonstrated results in television production in both news and unscripted, reality-based
programming. I have established a reputation for exceptional storytelling, impactful visual productions and
imagery, and project management skills throughout my career, including recent endeavors through HGTV
and the Discovery Channel, as well as through my professional photography work.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
HGTV, DIY Network, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel|2010-2015
FIELD PRODUCER-DIRECTOR
Successfully produced and directed all facets and components of the reality-based home remodeling TV show,
Bath Crashers, as well as various episodes for Discovery Channel’s Destination America-Epic franchise, and
Travel Channel’s Best Fairs and Festivals Exposed.
® Provided leadership and operational direction for seven direct and seven indirect production crew
members.
® Pre-planned and organized production schedules and show elements.
® Field produced and directed day-to-day shooting content.
® Conducted formal sit down and impromptu, on-the-fly interviews during production shooting.
® Managed on-camera talent professionally and respectfully.
® Provided post-production analysis and follow-up with writers and editors.
® Continually delivered production content on deadline.
KMSP-TV/FOX 9 News|2002-2009
MANAGING EDITOR OF INVESTIGATIONS
Provided daily and quarterly content of long-form investigative and in-depth stories and features to boost ratings
in key demographics for the Fox owned & operated TV affiliate.
® Managed 11-person investigative news team made up of reporters, producers, photographers, and editors.
® Responsible for overseeing the production of 20-30 long-form investigative reports and in-depth feature
stories from concept to air during key Nielsen television ratings periods.

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® Story concept & visualization.
® Co-writing and producing
® Script editing.
® Daily scheduling and assignments.
® Daily strategy meetings with news director, assignment staff, general manager, and promotions and
creative services directors.
® Frequent consultations with Fox legal staff on media law, legal issues, and ethics related to story content.
Additional Experience
® Lead Investigative Producer, WCCO-TV, Minneapolis, MN
® Lead Investigative Producer, KVBC-TV, Las Vegas, NV
® Lead Investigative Producer, KSHB-TV, Kansas City, MO
E D U C A T I O N A N D C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Minneapolis, MN
|Bachelor of Arts | Broadcast Journalism
Additional Education & Professional Development:
Poynter Institute, Ethics in Journalism
NICAR Training (National Institute for Computer Assisted Reported )
IRE Annual Seminars (Investigative Reporters and Editors)
RTNDA Management Training (Radio and Television News Directors Association)
M I L I T A R Y S E R V I C E
® United States Marine Corps, Sergeant, Honorable Discharge
® Minnesota Air National Guard, Staff Sergeant, Honorable Discharge
V I D E O P R O F I L E
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P H O T O G R A P H Y P O R T F O L I O
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R E F E R E N C E S
Bill Dallman
Vice-President/News Director, KCBS-TV
CBS Studio City Broadcast Center
4200 Radford Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 655-2000
Erik Prentnieks
Photojournalist-Videographer
Owner, Online Productions, Inc.
(612) 670-3258
erik.prentnieks@gmail.com
James Massey
Photojournalist-Videographer
KCHD, High Definition Production & Post
(913) 231-9079
james@kchd.net
Darcy Spears
Chief Investigative Reporter
KTNV-TV/Las Vegas
(702) 335-5096
Bill Swan
Managing Partner, Big Table Media
3426-B American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 231-9852
swan@bigtablemedia.com