Justin Chenette has been working in the media related world for over 6 years having produced and hosted over 150+ TV episodes of various programming on multiple stations throughout Maine and now Vermont.
Justin has earned his Associates Degree in TV News at Lyndon State College in May of 2011. Through the Vermont Center for Community Journalism, Justin reported and anchored for LSC-TV News 7. This emmy award winning newscast covers towns across Vermont and New Hampshire.
Experience
On campus, Justin served as the chapter president of the Society of Professional Journalists and had a weekly talk radio show on WWLR 91.5. He is the former web editor of the campus paper known as The Critic and the former vice president of communications for the Student Government Association.
Back home in Maine, Justin hosts a public affairs show called Youth in Politics on WPXT/WPME airing across 400,000 homes in Southern Maine and New Hampshire. He was also an independent producer/host for Biddeford Public Access and TATV. Justin is a former member of the Maine State Board of Education and the City of Saco Social Media Committee.
Back home in Maine, Justin hosts a public affairs show called Youth in Politics on WPXT/WPME airing across 400,000 homes in Southern Maine and New Hampshire. He was also an independent producer/host for Biddeford Public Access and TATV. Justin is a former member of the Maine State Board of Education and the City of Saco Social Media Committee.
Most recently, Justin joined the team at Fox 23 as the web production intern over the summer of 2011. He continued his work with the station by accepting a freelance position as Assistant Morning Producer of Good Day Maine. In this role, Justin collaborates with producers at WGME-13 and Fox 23 to manage guest bookings and helps to develop new ideas to improve the morning TV show. He also serves as a Weekend Web Producer for the station.
Justin writes a weekly political column for the Journal Tribune with a over 10,000 in circulation. (Formerly with the Portland Daily Sun)
Justin writes a weekly political column for the Journal Tribune with a over 10,000 in circulation. (Formerly with the Portland Daily Sun)
November 2011 resume - justin chenette.doc
Download Resume Candidate
December 2011 - Present
Running for State Representative District 134-Saco. For more information visit http://www.justinforsaco.com.
Running for State Representative District 134-Saco. For more information visit http://www.justinforsaco.com.
Campaign Strategist
State Senatorial Campaign
December 2011 - Present
Develops campaign strategies for a State Senatorial Candidate including media relations, policy points, website creation & management, and social media outreach.
Develops campaign strategies for a State Senatorial Candidate including media relations, policy points, website creation & management, and social media outreach.
Assistant Morning Producer
August 2011 - Present
Booked guests, managed scheduling, and updated social media for Good Day Maine morning show.
Booked guests, managed scheduling, and updated social media for Good Day Maine morning show.
WPFO FOX23
Political Columnist
Journal Tribune/Portland Daily Sun/Valley Voice
July 2011 - December 2011
Wrote a weekly column analyzing political headlines and policy decisions with a circulation of over 25,000.
Wrote a weekly column analyzing political headlines and policy decisions with a circulation of over 25,000.
Reporter/Anchor
Vermont Center for Community Journalism
January 2011 - Present
Reported stories from across northern Vermont and New Hampshire for the twice daily live LSC-TV News 7
Reported stories from across northern Vermont and New Hampshire for the twice daily live LSC-TV News 7
Chapter President/National Committee Member
Society of Professional Journalists
February 2010 - Present
Worked as the Chapter President at Lyndon State College promoting first amendment issues and support journalism efforts. Appointed to the National Diversity Committee.
Worked as the Chapter President at Lyndon State College promoting first amendment issues and support journalism efforts. Appointed to the National Diversity Committee.
Public Relations Director
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
August 2009 - Present
First elected PR Director of the Maine Chapter of the Alumni Association, created and distributed annual newsletters, communications from the board, and video updates.
First elected PR Director of the Maine Chapter of the Alumni Association, created and distributed annual newsletters, communications from the board, and video updates.
Intern/National Student of the Year
Student Television Network
April 2009 - Present
Organized conventions, assisted with trainings/contests, and supervised registration. Named the 2009 STN National Student Broadcast Journalist of the Year and gave keynote address at 2010 convention.
Organized conventions, assisted with trainings/contests, and supervised registration. Named the 2009 STN National Student Broadcast Journalist of the Year and gave keynote address at 2010 convention.
Producer/Host/Writer
WPXT-12/WPME-17
April 2008 - Present
Weekly public affairs show Youth in Politics airing to 400,000+ across Maine and New Hampshire (40+ episodes). Moderator of 1st District Congressional Forum and Maine Gubernatorial Debate.
Weekly public affairs show Youth in Politics airing to 400,000+ across Maine and New Hampshire (40+ episodes). Moderator of 1st District Congressional Forum and Maine Gubernatorial Debate.
Radio Talk Show Host
WWLR 91.5 FM
October 2009 - October 2011
Host/Producer of The Justin Chenette Radio Show on WWLR 91.5 FM; a weekly radio talk show covering news, politics, and entertainment.
Host/Producer of The Justin Chenette Radio Show on WWLR 91.5 FM; a weekly radio talk show covering news, politics, and entertainment.
Web Production Intern
WPFO FOX23
May 2011 - August 2011
Updated station’s website, produced web news stories, developed social media strategies, and produced promotions
Updated station’s website, produced web news stories, developed social media strategies, and produced promotions
Social Media Intern
EQMaine
May 2011 - August 2011
Managed Drupal-based website, social media outlets, and internal communications within non-profit organization
Managed Drupal-based website, social media outlets, and internal communications within non-profit organization
Communications Intern & Committee Member
City of Saco
May 2010 - August 2011
Produced multimedia content to enhance government-citizen relations and appointed to both the Social Media Committee and the Cable Communications Committee.
Produced multimedia content to enhance government-citizen relations and appointed to both the Social Media Committee and the Cable Communications Committee.
TV Producer/Host
Biddeford Public Access 3
July 2009 - August 2011
Weekly public affairs show Political Pulse and weekly news show Channel 3 Action News.
Weekly public affairs show Political Pulse and weekly news show Channel 3 Action News.
Vice President of Communications & Outreach
Lyndon State College Student Government Association
October 2010 - May 2011
Co-Chair of Communications Committee; member of Board of Elections, Campus Climate, and Constitution Committees.
Co-Chair of Communications Committee; member of Board of Elections, Campus Climate, and Constitution Committees.
Political Communications Director
Maine State Representative Re-Election Campaign
April 2010 - May 2011
Designed and managed official campaign & legislative website
Produced all multimedia communications
Advised campaign strategies and structure in relation to media outreach
Designed and managed official campaign & legislative website
Produced all multimedia communications
Advised campaign strategies and structure in relation to media outreach
Web Editor/Staff Writer
The Critic (College Newspaper)
September 2009 - March 2011
Oversaw all multimedia productions and produces additional multimedia content for the website and wrote weekly articles pertaining to campus/community news.
Oversaw all multimedia productions and produces additional multimedia content for the website and wrote weekly articles pertaining to campus/community news.
New Media Assistant
Caledonian-Record
October 2010 - January 2011
Worked towards developing and implementing social media strategies and updated official website with AP wire stories.
Worked towards developing and implementing social media strategies and updated official website with AP wire stories.
Producer/Host/Editor
KATV Channel 7
September 2010 - January 2011
Weekly public affairs TV show called Beyond the Headlines
Weekly public affairs TV show called Beyond the Headlines
Producer/Host/Reporter/Co-Anchor
TATV Channel 3
September 2006 - January 2011
Producer/Host/Photographer/Editor of Inside City Hall, a documentary series ft. local government officials
Creator/Producer/Host of weekly public affairs show, The Issue (55+ episodes)
Moderator of 1st televised Mayoral and School Board Candidates Forums, and 3 annual live election shows
Producer/Co-Anchor/Reporter/Editor for the news programs, Academy Connections & JC Reports
Producer/Host/Photographer/Editor of Inside City Hall, a documentary series ft. local government officials
Creator/Producer/Host of weekly public affairs show, The Issue (55+ episodes)
Moderator of 1st televised Mayoral and School Board Candidates Forums, and 3 annual live election shows
Producer/Co-Anchor/Reporter/Editor for the news programs, Academy Connections & JC Reports
Media Trainer/Production Assistant
Biddeford Public Access 3
May 2010 - September 2010
Hired to host a summer training seminar for middle school students interested in on-air hosting in addition to duties of production assistant during studio tapings.
Hired to host a summer training seminar for middle school students interested in on-air hosting in addition to duties of production assistant during studio tapings.
Multimedia Web Reporter
Palestra.net/UWIRE.com
August 2009 - January 2010
Hired to produce weekly field reports on the nation's news affecting college students. Palestra.net is the premier college network for online news providing content to national networks including Fox News.
Hired to produce weekly field reports on the nation's news affecting college students. Palestra.net is the premier college network for online news providing content to national networks including Fox News.
Board Member
Maine State Board of Education
April 2008 - June 2009
First student to be appointed by the Governor to sit on the Maine State Board of Education as a non-voting board member
First student to be appointed by the Governor to sit on the Maine State Board of Education as a non-voting board member
Station Manager/Executive Producer
TATV Channel 3
May 2006 - June 2009
Coordinated all station activities and day-to-day operations and supervised and coordinated all pre-production, production, and post-production activities.
Coordinated all station activities and day-to-day operations and supervised and coordinated all pre-production, production, and post-production activities.
Youth Organizing Intern
Maine Democratic Party
June 2008 - August 2008
Organized youth events such as canvasses and phone banks to get the word out to vote.
Organized youth events such as canvasses and phone banks to get the word out to vote.
Production Intern
Community Television Network 5
June 2006 - August 2007
Created news documentary and two segments for Portland Profiles Show, paid cameraman on numerous in-studio productions, edited numerous TV pieces, performed audio/sound checks, conducted Public Relations
Created news documentary and two segments for Portland Profiles Show, paid cameraman on numerous in-studio productions, edited numerous TV pieces, performed audio/sound checks, conducted Public Relations
Video Production Contractor
Maine Medical Center
March 2006 - July 2006
Produced and recorded video footage of physician practice and patient interviews in primary care offices and at the MMC Physician- Hospital Organization for a marketing video, consulted with the PHO administration for segment selection, edited footage based on client feedback and provided three separate versions of the video for different marketing events
Produced and recorded video footage of physician practice and patient interviews in primary care offices and at the MMC Physician- Hospital Organization for a marketing video, consulted with the PHO administration for segment selection, edited footage based on client feedback and provided three separate versions of the video for different marketing events