The Home of Chris Papst

Chris Papst is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has worked in television, radio and print.

Chris' track record speaks for itself. In 2009, he earned a Midwest Emmy for his coverage of US Airways Flight 1549, and was nominated for another Emmy for excellence in reporting. He has also received more than a half-dozen Associated Press and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards for best Spot News, Documentary, Live Shot, Morning Newscast, Evening Newscast and more. At the anchor desk, he has worked for two NBC affiliates anchoring three newscasts that dominated the ratings. He has done multiple live shots for MSNBC, and appeared on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, CNBC, and The Weather Channel. In addition to his broadcast news career, Chris found time recently to finish writing his first novel.

Below are a few examples of my work.

Reporter Reel

1:06

Anchor Reel

1:17

Sample: One-Man-Band

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A man who made a terrible mistake wants to make sure others don't repeat it (shot/written/edited by Chris Papst).

Sample: One-Man-Band

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A convenience store owner frustrated after numerous burglaries gets some good news (shot/written/edited by Chris Papst).

Package: A Life Now Complete

6:06
A World War II veteran, who recently lost his wife of 66 years, sets out on a journey to complete his life. (Large file)

Package: Werewolf

4:26
A whimsical story about a series of unexplainable sightings in the dense woods of southern Wisconsin. (Large file)

Package: Flight 1549

2:58
The first interview with the co-pilot of the plane that crash landed in the Hudson River (Emmy winner).

Package: Ryan Davidson

2:05
A family's race against time to fulfill the dreams of a young boy who died on his 16th birthday.

Package: Biggest Loser

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The opening piece to the series Madison's Biggest Loser.

Live Shot: Bear Sighting

1:28
An extremely rare bear sighting in a quiet town in southern Wisconsin gets the neighbors excited.

Live Shot: Manhunt

1:22
A man wanted for numerous murders is caught after shooting two more people (Part of Emmy nominated reporter composite).

Live Shot: Playground

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A group of kids fed-up with their old playground fight for a new one.

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