Beth Shelburne

Investigative Reporter. Writer. Digital Journalist

617.823.8450 | bethshelburne1974@gmail.com | bethshelburne.com | @bshelburne

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

WBRC   Primary Anchor/Investigative Reporter | Birmingham, Alabama. September 2010-present

Produce and report investigative stories for both broadcast and digital platforms. Develop, write and edit long-form digital features. Anchor daily live newscast. Create content for multiple social media platforms. Cover complex issues including prisons and jails, criminal justice, substance abuse and mental health.

NECN   Primary Anchor/Reporter | Boston, Massachusetts. May 2006-June 2010

Anchored daily live newscasts and nightly business program. Moderated coverage of breaking news and extensive analysis, including elections. Produced and reported long-form, issue-based features for “cover story” segment. Hosted and narrated monthly program “New England Dream House.”

KFMB   Anchor/Reporter | San Diego, California. September 2002-May 2006

Anchored live newscasts, including morning show with multiple guest segments and interviews. Produced and reported for investigative and consumer unit. Reported from field during breaking news. Provided voice talent and anchored news breaks on AM 760, KFMB Radio.

WFTX   Anchor/Reporter | Fort Myers, Florida. January 2000-September 2002

WTVA   Anchor/Reporter | Tupelo, Mississippi. February 1999-January 2000

 WOWL   Anchor/Reporter | Florence, Alabama. September 1998-February 1999

 WTVM   Producer | Birmingham, Alabama. September 1997-September 1998

EDUCATION

 University of Alabama at Birmingham, May 2018

M.A. in English, concentration in creative writing

2017 Samuel B. Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies nominee

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Golden Key International Honor Society

Auburn University, August 1996

B.A. in Mass Communications, journalism minor

AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

2016 Media Law School Fellow, University of South Carolina School of Law

2013 Edward R. Murrow Award for best news series

2013 Associated Press Award for best investigative series

2013 Alabama Broadcaster’s Association Abby Award for best series

2012 Alabama Broadcaster’s Association Abby Award for best series

2009 Ovations for the Cure Teal Ribbon Award for community service

2005 San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Award

2003 Pacific Southwest Emmy Award for best live news coverage

2002 Edward R. Murrow Award for best writing