Experience

BJC

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Strategy Director

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  As the content strategy director, my work includes leading BJC’s podcasts, overseeing and curating the organization's website, serving as the editor of Report from the Capital, and collaborating with BJC’s staff and partners to find creative ways to tell our story and produce needed resources.

• Director of Communications

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2022

  As director of communications, I manage a strategic communications program on digital and traditional platforms -- from podcasting to printed publications -- that relates and reflects the importance of religious freedom, the separation of church and state, and the mission of BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty). Since 1936, BJC has worked to defend and extend faith freedom for all, bringing a uniquely Baptist witness to the principle that religion must be freely… Show more As director of communications, I manage a strategic communications program on digital and traditional platforms -- from podcasting to printed publications -- that relates and reflects the importance of religious freedom, the separation of church and state, and the mission of BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty). Since 1936, BJC has worked to defend and extend faith freedom for all, bringing a uniquely Baptist witness to the principle that religion must be freely exercised, neither advanced nor inhibited by government.

• Associate Director of Communications

  • Apr 2009 - Jun 2013

  Worked with the Director of Communications in analyzing and disseminating news and information on religious liberty and church-state separation to both internal and external audiences, as related to the needs of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, its constituents, and its member bodies. This included daily and long-term website production and maintenance, design work, writing, developing content for presentations, and more. Learn more about the Baptist Joint Committee at… Show more Worked with the Director of Communications in analyzing and disseminating news and information on religious liberty and church-state separation to both internal and external audiences, as related to the needs of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, its constituents, and its member bodies. This included daily and long-term website production and maintenance, design work, writing, developing content for presentations, and more. Learn more about the Baptist Joint Committee at www.BJConline.org.



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• Freelance Writer

  • 2011 - Present

  Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, both current and historical. Articles published in "American Spirit" magazine include a look at the evolution of women's property rights, the history of the cherry blossoms in D.C., and a Q&A with the curator of a Smithsonian exhibit. Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, both current and historical. Articles published in "American Spirit" magazine include a look at the evolution of women's property rights, the history of the cherry blossoms in D.C., and a Q&A with the curator of a Smithsonian exhibit.



NewsChannel 5 Network

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NewsChannel 5+ Senior Producer

  • 2006 - Apr 2009

  Produced several daily, weekly, and monthly programs featuring a variety of news and information topics, maintained contacts in the community, and assisted with special projects as needed (including election coverage, live event coverage, and political debates). I worked to connect viewers to the newsmakers and issues that were affecting them through in-depth interviews and shows that went behind the headlines to get to the meat of an issue.

• News Associate Producer / Interim Weekend Producer

  • 2005 - 2006

  As an associate producer, I assisted in the daily production of the 3 1/2 hour morning newscast; as the interim weekend producer, I produced the Saturday and Sunday evening newscasts. Both positions involved writing scripts, making news decisions, and working as a team with several different individuals and departments to make sure we had what we needed for each program.

• NewsChannel 5+ Producer/Director

  • 2001 - 2005

  Responsibilities included booking guests, researching and preparing information for hosts, compiling and editing video as needed, maintaining programming schedule, updating station website, and performing all technical direction for a number of live and taped programs.

• Technical Operator

  • 2000 - 2001

  Performed a variety of technical operation duties, including camera operation, chyron, and air control.

• Receptionist

  • Oct 1999 - Jan 2000