Experience

WGN-TV

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Digital Content Producer

  • Jan 2021 - Present



ABC 8NEWS WRIC - Nexstar Media Group

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Content Manager

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2020

  • 3 years of experience producing web and social media content for ABC8 WRIC-TV • Ability to write, develop, edit, proofread, and publish content and copy for various digital platforms, including websites, videos, social media posts/campaigns, and infographics. • Experience with Google Analytics, Chartbeat, CrowdTangle, Socia News Desk, SocialFlow, Facebook Insights, and other analytics tools • Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including Premiere, InDesign, and Photoshop • Works closely with on-air talent to translate broadcast content for online channels • Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team independently • Develops content and prioritizes workload while dealing with conflicting demands and deadlines Show less



The News Journal Media Group

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Breaking News Reporter

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Covered crime, law enforcement, courts and first responders in the state of Delaware as a night side breaking news reporter. • Delivered local and national news to a print and online audience of more than 600,000. • Built and maintained relationships with local and state officials as well as law enforcement and other first responders. • Captured photos; shot and edited video to illustrate stories. • Monitored police scanner radio for breaking news for traffic • Covered crime, law enforcement, courts and first responders in the state of Delaware as a night side breaking news reporter. • Delivered local and national news to a print and online audience of more than 600,000. • Built and maintained relationships with local and state officials as well as law enforcement and other first responders. • Captured photos; shot and edited video to illustrate stories. • Monitored police scanner radio for breaking news for traffic



WTVR-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Wrote scripts and transcribed interviews for live news broadcast. • Recorded stand-ups. • Edited packages using Final Cut Pro. • Operated studio equipment, directing equipment, cameras and teleprompter. • Monitored fire department and police scanners on the assignment desk. • Shadowed reporters and photographers from a top-60 television market. • Helped produce a newscast and web content. • Wrote scripts and transcribed interviews for live news broadcast. • Recorded stand-ups. • Edited packages using Final Cut Pro. • Operated studio equipment, directing equipment, cameras and teleprompter. • Monitored fire department and police scanners on the assignment desk. • Shadowed reporters and photographers from a top-60 television market. • Helped produce a newscast and web content.



vcu

• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Reporter, Anchor, Co-Producer

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Multimedia journalist for student newscast that aired on WCVW-TV PBS Richmond • Wrote scripts and transcribed interviews for live news broadcast. • Co-produced and co-anchored an episode. • Pitched, developed and assigned ideas, constructed a rundown. • Shot video with SONY HD EX/NX cameras. • Edited packages using Adobe Premiere. • Multimedia journalist for student newscast that aired on WCVW-TV PBS Richmond • Wrote scripts and transcribed interviews for live news broadcast. • Co-produced and co-anchored an episode. • Pitched, developed and assigned ideas, constructed a rundown. • Shot video with SONY HD EX/NX cameras. • Edited packages using Adobe Premiere.



The Commonwealth Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sports Editor, Staff Reporter

  • May 2014 - Sep 2015

  • Produced a minimum four-page spread of sporting news for more than 30 issues.• Wrote weekly features and editorials for print and online publication. • Edited sports breaking news stories for more than 10 contributing sports writers.• Covered VCU men’s basketball 2014-15 Atlantic-10 championship run.• Covered former head coach Shaka Smart’s departure for the University of Texas.

• Sports Writer

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  Delivered more than 20 weekly sporting articles as a contributing writer.Assistant to the sports editor which included writing multiple stories per week and weekend production.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operation Specialist, USS Enterprise, CVN-65

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2009

  • Operated altitude and surveillance radars for navigation purposes. • Provided command technical information and assistance. • Made recommendations to ship’s commanding officer during watch situations. • Interpreted and evaluated tactical situations. • Operated altitude and surveillance radars for navigation purposes. • Provided command technical information and assistance. • Made recommendations to ship’s commanding officer during watch situations. • Interpreted and evaluated tactical situations.