Melanie Payne

Reporter covering state government and politics with a focus on the Florida Legislature and education.

Photography content for News-Press, based in Fort Myers, Florida

Print, magazine writing, editing, storytelling, mentoring

Finserv and PR with former news reporter and anchor experience

Morning anchor at CBS affiliate WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida

Economic growth and trending news in Florida and national topics

Emmy-nominated news correspondent, legal analyst, sports reporter, and weekend news anchor.

Local news and city government reporting in Mississippi

Bilingual multimedia journalist experienced in broadcast and print journalism. Currently a reporter and fill-in anchor at WINK NEWS. Skilled in delivering news across multiple platforms.

Editor, news, feature and profile writer, magazine proofreader, annual conference reporter/writer, and podcast consultant.

Sports coverage focused on Southwest Florida and related athletic events

Award-winning news director with expertise in organizational leadership and journalism

Senior Editor at NEJM Group Clinical Programs with experience as a senior news editor and online space reporter, specializing in clinical and health-related content.

Writing, shooting, editing, and reporting with extensive experience

Video Journalist reporting, shooting, and editing packages covering local news in North-Central Florida. Writes and shoots voice-over sound on tapes. Anchors biweekly on Tuesdays for WUFT.

Experienced reporter and editor with a background in community newspapers and magazines, skilled in journalism and content creation.

Data journalism with expertise in stories from numbers and data visualization

Daily news reporter and video journalist covering multiple Florida counties for WUFT News.

Award-winning education reporter and photographer with a passion for storytelling and curiosity.

Freelance journalist and editor specializing in food, agriculture, and climate topics.

Education content with Emmy-winning journalism background on major news events

Digital Multimedia Journalist producing local, national, and international news for shows and online platforms.

Local news and events coverage in West Palm Beach, Florida area

Marketing and journalism professional based in Miami with diverse media experience

Evening news anchor with Emmy award and eight years broadcast journalism experience

Government reporting and media relations with national spokesperson experience

Focused and driven journalist telling stories important to the community.

Freelance journalist, writer, and editor with experience in marketing and communications for academic business schools.

Editing staff and wire copy, writing SEO-friendly headlines in fast-paced digital news environment

Multimedia news content focused on Reno and regional topics