Type Of Business:
Broadcasting Company
Expertise:
Ms. Jensen's expertise includes news reporting, conveyance, communications, broadcasting and supervision.
Major Product/SVS:
Television News
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Shopping, Playing Sports, Spending Time with her Family
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, DePauw University (1995)
Affiliations Awards:
Indiana Broadcasters Association; Indiana State Teachers Association; Society of Professional Journalists; Indiana Vice President, Board of Governors, Ohio Valley Chapter, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Place of Birth:
Terre Haute
Industry:
Broadcast Journalism
Country of Origin:
IN, USA
Children's Names:
Lillian, Claire
Career Achievements:
Recognition, The Associated Press; Recognition, Society of Professional Journalists; Recognition, Indiana Broadcasters Association; Recognition, The Indiana State Teachers Association; Recognition, Ohio Valley Chapter, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Jensen's personal drive, ability to set extremely high goals and never-give-up attitude separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Jensen's greatest achievement was earning WTHI-TV's first ever Emmy Award, a recognition for excellence in television for a three-part series entitled 'New Day, New Way' that was on the Indiana Air National Guard 181st Fighter Wing.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was winning her first television Emmy Award.
Charity:
Volunteer, Wabash Valley Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her career success to her strong work ethic, constant drive and determination to do her best.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because working in the medium of television was her professional dream.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Jensen is blessed to be living out her childhood dream of working on television, which allows her to tap into her creativity in a newsroom. She is challenged daily to encourage staff members to gather solid news, weather, web and sports content, push them to showcase content in a creative and entertaining way, encourage teamwork and meet strict deadlines. She operates by the philosophy, ‘In your career, you can either win, lose or get ejected before the game is over with’ and she is a winner. She has taken great risks in her career and tackled challenges that have created fear and uncertainty, pushing her harder. She also believes in giving back to her profession. She has published a segment in a book titled 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding Illustrated.’
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
News reporting, Anchoring Midday Newscasts and Supervising a Newsroom of 32 People
Awards/Honors:
Contributing News 10 Anchorwoman Award; Recognition, The Associated Press; Recognition, Indiana Broadcasters Association; Recognition, The Indiana State Teachers Association; Recognition, Society of Professional Journalists; Regional Emmy Award, Ohio Valley Chapter, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences