Experience

Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Managing and updating content on global networking platform (GlobalNET). Analyzing GlobalNET engagement. Writing and distributing email blasts via Constant Contact. Effectively communicating with and serving clients. Expanding Learning Management System (LMS) by building course content in collaboration with faculty members to accomplish E-Learning initiatives. Supporting 1-4 events per month to help grow and engage alumni community comprised of military officials from the Near East South Asia region. Produced training guides and video tutorials (for staff and students) on GlobalNET usage and operation in four languages. Coordinating distribution of internal and external publications. Handling sensitive information & materials. Assisting Media & Communications Manager with various tasks and projects. • Earned Employee of the Quarter Award in January on the merit of researching, learning, and implementing E-Learning software to achieve virtual education goals and objectives. Show less



Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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

• News Producer (WAVY-TV)

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Produced daily television newscasts that engaged the target audience, directly drove viewership, boosted ratings and generated revenue for both WAVY and Nexstar. Wrote clear, concise, compelling copy for newscasts adhering to Associated Press (AP) style guidelines. Monitored and tracked current events. Effectively collaborated with team to get breaking news on air efficiently and accurately. Identified stories for air as they pertained to segments of viewership. Published stories on WAVY's WordPress website adhering to AP style guidelines. Posted articles on WAVY's social media channels including Facebook and Twitter. Simplified complex press releases into quick, straightforward on-air segments. Generated graphics for newscasts and website. Met strict air-time deadlines.• Promoted from weekend morning show producer to lead weekday morning show producer on the merit of outstanding command of producing duties, demonstration of knowledge and excellent content creation.• Successfully supervised team of 10 and executed roughly 30 newscasts while performing leadership role (Executive Producer). Show less

• News Producer (WNCT-TV)

  • May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Same responsibilities plus video editing, pitching story ideas, and delegating reporter stories to newscasts.

• Newscast Director (WDVM-TV)

  • Nov 2016 - May 2018

  Directed daily newscasts; gave verbal cues to production staff, anchors and reporters while manually punching the show on air. Kept timing of the show. Edited promotions using Adobe Premiere Pro. Trained production staff.

• Production Assistant (WDVM-TV)

  • May 2016 - Nov 2016

  Set up the studio. Provided on-air talent with microphones and other equipment. Cued anchors during newscasts. Camera, audio board, and teleprompter operation.• Promoted from part-time Production Assistant to full-time Director in 6 months on merit of strong grasp of operations, quick development of skills, and eagerness to take on more responsibilities.



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Video Production Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Produced a recruitment video featuring 6 students from 6 different majors in the college. Established the narrative/message. Chose interview subjects. Developed relevant interview questions. Interviewed subjects on camera. Shot b-roll. Edited interviews, b-roll and music together using Adobe Premiere Pro to create final product. Presented the video to prospective students at recruiting events. The video was showcased on the VTCLAHS website. Produced a recruitment video featuring 6 students from 6 different majors in the college. Established the narrative/message. Chose interview subjects. Developed relevant interview questions. Interviewed subjects on camera. Shot b-roll. Edited interviews, b-roll and music together using Adobe Premiere Pro to create final product. Presented the video to prospective students at recruiting events. The video was showcased on the VTCLAHS website.



Graham Media Group

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

• Production Intern (WSLS-TV)

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Supported the production department by developing coding, directing and technical directing skills for automated production. Edited video for newscasts and the website, as well as promotions using Edius. Teleprompter operation. Supported the production department by developing coding, directing and technical directing skills for automated production. Edited video for newscasts and the website, as well as promotions using Edius. Teleprompter operation.



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media and Communications Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Developed content for press releases, e-newsletters, email, and print. Conducted interviews with companies located at the VTCRC for stories and spotlights. Maintained files and media list management. Distributed promotional materials. Assisted with social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Assisted with event planning efforts. Completed other projects within the realm of media and communications. Developed content for press releases, e-newsletters, email, and print. Conducted interviews with companies located at the VTCRC for stories and spotlights. Maintained files and media list management. Distributed promotional materials. Assisted with social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Assisted with event planning efforts. Completed other projects within the realm of media and communications.