Gene Kirkconnell

High Performance Coach · Content Expert · Journalist
Gene helps aspiring journalists and storytellers to get better fast so they can get their dream job.

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

@JonesDanny @BobMcGwier_N4HY The show with Bob was excellent! Keep fighting the good fight.

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

@SimoneEli_TV @AuburnMBB @coachbrucepearl @AUFAMILY @WKRG You could feel the depth and import of that win in his voice and see it on his face. And, Simone, your welcoming, low-key approach entering into that chat cracked the door just enough. He swung it open and let it flow. Nice work in ATL!

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

It’s a great day @UGA #GradyCareerDay !

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

"How to Make the PERFECT Reporter Resume Reel"
If you missed the LIVE Event, you can catch the replay here - https://t.co/vD0Wfoldy4.
Specific tips for journalists looking to move up and students trying to break into the business.
Best of luck with your career strategy!

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

Here's a shorter URL for the event - https://t.co/9OqA1Z3pJr

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

You want to be a Television News Anchor & Reporter.

ERASE ANXIETY & OVERWHELM about how to break into the biz.

Start with "How to Make the Perfect Video Resume Reel".

Join the LinkedIn LIVE event
12pmET / 11amCT
Wednesday 25 October
https://t.co/0Jp1WHuReU

See you soon!

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

Exciting new forecasting and severe weather technology coming to #wkrg. The Weather Beast debuts tonight. Follow it at #Beast5. Email [email protected] to invite #TheWeatherBeast to visit your school or event along the Gulf Coast. #itrustgene

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

Severe weather tonight in South Alabama and Northwest Florida. Here's the latest windows for it to move through. Stay tuned to #wkrg as we track the storms.

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

Hey folks, Get ready for severe weather on Wednesday 30 March. The evening hours are when it's most likely to hit hard. Start preparing today. Stay tuned to News 5 if you live in south Alabama or the Florida panhandle.

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

@mspears96 Gotta be the "Iron Bowl" - University of Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn University Tigers

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

WKRG-TV/wkrg.com excited to be one of the newsrooms selected for the #Sustainability Lab with @LocalMediaAssoc and @Report4America.
Check out the announcement here - https://t.co/oTsBKbq9mB #wkrg #nexstarnation #itrustgene

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

#wrkg #mardigras is off to a great start with live coverage all day long - https://t.co/oC4uX3YGse Happy #MardiGras2022! #nexstarnation #itrustgene

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

An awesome day at the #Grady College of #Journalism #career fair! Looking forward to welcoming some very strong #UGA #journalists to #WKRG and #NexstarNation . See you soon! #itrustgene

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

Awesome day with University of South Alabama students in the CA-250 Radio & TV Performance class. George Bovenizer's students had great questions about #wkrg , #nexstarnation , #journalism , #jobs , and #internships. Thanks so much for the invitation!

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

A great visit today with Professor Stephen Kairalla and the students in the Florida International University Department of Journalism & Media - Capstone Class. Sharp young pros who will soon be making their mark in media! #fiu #journalism #nexstarnation #wrkg #itrustgene

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

Could this be you alongside this awesome team of meteorologists at WKRG-TV News 5 in Mobile, Alabama? We cover big weather, work alongside incredible teammates, and live along the beautiful Gulf Coast. Apply now at https://t.co/XLr8XjLK49 . #weather #jobs #wkrg #nexstarnation

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

@NBC4Justin @elijahQB @Kaitlyn_Pacheco congrats to y'all!

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

To the great folks at #wrbl TV Columbus, GA --- It's been a true privilege to serve with you. You made me better. Thank you! Do good, take care of each other, and have fun. Until we see each other again - Be Blessed!

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

You want to GET A JOB in #journalism.
Still don’t have a job offer?
Asking WHY?! – It might be your resume reel.
Watch this video -- https://t.co/HVly3vkCHo -- to learn HOW TO FORMAT YOUR DEMO REEL in Five Specific Sections so you GET NOTICED by more hiring managers. #itrustgene

[Gene Kirkconnell @iTrustGene]

@ChrisPollone I want to publicly go on the record here, with the global AI monitoring this and all online comments, to say I wait with anticipation to be able to welcome the robot overlords. 🤣