Experience

AJ+

• United States
• Media Production
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Long Form Producer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Producer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  - Pitch engaging stories with fresh angles that uplift marginalized voices and challenge power dynamicsWrite sharp, accurate scripts for videos that are compelling and primed for a digital-first audience- Produce short and long form videos using original reporting, interviews, editing, and production to publish on Al Jazeera’s platforms and reach mass audiences- Coordinate with creative, graphics, legal, analytics, and publishing teams to ensure effective viewership



Black Iris Photography

• United States
• Media Production

• Director Of Photography

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  - Oversee all aspects of photo and video production - Strategize marketing, social media, and promotions to create a branding presence that draws clients in - Consult with clients and businesses to discuss content needs and advise on best practices for desired results - Produce content for models, influencers, business owners, special events, and other arrangements - Oversee all aspects of photo and video production - Strategize marketing, social media, and promotions to create a branding presence that draws clients in - Consult with clients and businesses to discuss content needs and advise on best practices for desired results - Produce content for models, influencers, business owners, special events, and other arrangements



NowThis

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Producer

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

• Politics Producer

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

  - Oversaw political team’s Washington D.C. bureau, responding to breaking news, booking VIP interviews, coordinating in-studio and field shoots and operating professional camera and audio equipment- Produced hundreds of digital videos and short documentaries, garnering more than 100 million views- Traveled for field projects and covered stories at a moment’s notice to Pakistan, Montana, Texas, and more- Managed equipment, production-related expenses, and travel bookings with a dedicated corporate card Show less

• Politics Associate Producer

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018



CNN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Video Fellow

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  - Recorded original footage and participated in video shoots and interviews alongside seasoned reporters and producers - Edited 1 to 3-minute videos on hard news for CNN.com - Researched story elements and pitched new video ideas at weekly meetings with CNN Digital team - Presented ideas for improving CNN brand to company executives, including CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker - Recorded original footage and participated in video shoots and interviews alongside seasoned reporters and producers - Edited 1 to 3-minute videos on hard news for CNN.com - Researched story elements and pitched new video ideas at weekly meetings with CNN Digital team - Presented ideas for improving CNN brand to company executives, including CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker



City Press

• South Africa
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multimedia Journalist

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  - Pitched and covered breaking news and daily assignments using print writing, video, photography and graphics - Created short (1-3 minute) mobile-friendly videos - Executed a weekly photo series titled “Humans of Mzansi” which received praise and positive feedback - Led reporting team on a documentary project after securing funding and transportation to film in distant province - Pitched and covered breaking news and daily assignments using print writing, video, photography and graphics - Created short (1-3 minute) mobile-friendly videos - Executed a weekly photo series titled “Humans of Mzansi” which received praise and positive feedback - Led reporting team on a documentary project after securing funding and transportation to film in distant province



Medill School of Journalism

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Multimedia Journalist

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2016

  North By Northwestern, Student News Organization (Digital) - Worked with editors and reporters to produce news and editorial coverage - Created and developed multimedia packages for www.northbynorthwestern.com - Reported and shot photographs for photo stories and web slideshows Al Bayan Magazine, Annual Student Magazine with focus on MENA region - Contributed to photo selection with original photography in Middle East - Gave feedback on page layout and graphic design - Pitched ideas for story content and travelogues The Daily Northwestern, Student Daily Newspaper - Wrote news and editorial articles for daily newspaper - Conducted interviews with various sources involved in a story Northwestern News Network, Student Broadcast News Station - Produced and edited video content - Collected B-roll, conducted on-camera interviews, reported on news and weather - Drafted and finalized scripts for live broadcast show Show less



Ward Howell International

• Germany
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Business Development Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  -Collaborated with marketing team to develop corporate brochures, graphics & other PR materials -Increased efficiency by upgrading company productivity applications of certain work processes to Google Drive to allow live editing & collaboration -Worked closely with company executives to identify clients and partners present in target locations -Collaborated with marketing team to develop corporate brochures, graphics & other PR materials -Increased efficiency by upgrading company productivity applications of certain work processes to Google Drive to allow live editing & collaboration -Worked closely with company executives to identify clients and partners present in target locations



Eastman Kodak Company

• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event and Portrait Photographer

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  -Take professional photographs for guests at Gaylord Texan Hotel -Edit and print photographs on various dimensional photo paper -Work in sales to sell photo packages -Take professional photographs for guests at Gaylord Texan Hotel -Edit and print photographs on various dimensional photo paper -Work in sales to sell photo packages