News 12
Bronx, NY — News Producer
AUGUST 2022 - CURRENT
- Responsible for preparing the rundown of news stories, overseeing and executing the production of key video and graphic elements.
- Makes important editorial decisions and guides talent, writers, associate producers and the technical team in the control room.
- Builds segments and develops story ideas from beginning to air for both News 12 Brooklyn and News 12 The Bronx.
- Works with the show director and production crew to block the newscast. This includes editorial discussions, writing scripts, package production, graphics elements, out-of-show teasing, show timing and field coordination.
- Responsible for the oversight of daily rundown changes.
- Calmly deals with changes and breaking news during the show and ensures all content meets News 12 Network standards for journalistic integrity and production.
State Farm
Phoenix, AZ — Multimedia Specialist
JANUARY 2019 - JULY 2022
- Produces and/or directs live broadcast and/or on-demand video projects in the studio and/or on location as assigned
- Facilitates resolution of moderately complex project and production issues and problems
- Uses live broadcast and/or on-demand video equipment and techniques based on assigned role
- Obtains, coordinates and directs non-professional talent
- Troubleshoots and corrects minor video editing system problems
- Secures props, costumes, locations and signed release forms, for use in video or photo production
- Operates teleprompter for remote and studio video shoots including input, formatting and editing of text as directed
Your Phoenix CW - KASW TV (Nexstar Media)
Phoenix, AZ — Digital Content Manager
JANUARY 2017 - JANUARY 2019
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms
- Led team of 10 digital producers and interns
- Devised social media strategies and outreach by generating content ideas and highly-visual digital marketing content
- Used content management system to analyze user engagement and website traffic metrics
- Improved station's digital branding and interactive marketing campaigns by setting new tone and fostering evolution of production standards
WVLA Local 33 & WGMB Fox 44 News (Nexstar Media) Baton Rouge, LA — Digital Producer
APRIL 2015 - JANUARY 2017
- Prepared written and digital content for all station websites, mobile apps and social media platforms
- Diversified storytelling techniques to match different content and keep audiences engaged
- Increased station's audience growth from 100 to 10,000 followers, averaging up to 500 engagements per post
- Verified factual accuracy of news stories to maintain viewer confidence
WJTV News 12 (Nexstar Media) Jackson, MS —
Promotions Producer
FEBRUARY 2014 - APRIL 2015
- Evaluated news content and selected stories with the most promotional potential
- Wrote, produced and edited material into attention-grabbing spot that appealed to target audiences
- Scripted up to 15 topicals for all newscasts and radio segments per day through ENPS software
- Coordinated all news station commercials and advertisements
- Cross-trained photojournalist, reporter and producer of live one-hour newscast
Fox 13 News WHBQ (Cox Media), Memphis, TN —
Newscast Director
SEPTEMBER 2012 - FEBRUARY 2014
- Directed evening newscasts through Ignite and Kyron software.
- Operated manual cameras in studio during live news broadcasts.
- Managed audio console system during the recording of all station produced programs.
- Administered video and graphics machines for newscasts.
- Worked closely with producers on daily rundown and made adjustments to changes.
- Controlled teleprompter.
The Maury Show, (NBC Universal), Stamford, CT —
Production Assistant
JANUARY 2011 - MAY 2012
- Arranged flights, lunches, dinners, and transportation reservations.
- Managed general office administration and production paperwork.
- Booked guests, studios, production equipment, performance and production staff.
- Responsible for overseeing cues, timings and continuity during recordings.
- Cross-trained as an audience coordinator for “The Trisha Show
