Skills
Writing (short and long-form), editing, research, and copy editing.
Very proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Seasoned producer for studio and field production.
Proficient in camera shooting, lighting, framing, and audio setup.
Specializes in story pitching and research for a variety of topics and production styles ( breaking news, investigative, explainers, and analysis)..
Work Experience
USA TODAY
Producer (August 2022 - present)
- Producer for USA TODAY video franchises. Previously worked as a producer on the flagship longform series, States of America.
- Recipient of the Edward Murrow Award for Best News Documentary for Episode 4, "Florida's fight for education."
CNN
Producer (November 2020 - May 2022)
- Produced shortform and longform editorial content for digital platforms and CNN+ weekly shows.
- Field-produced multiple-camera shoots in a variety of different locations for interviews and segments.
- Built elements and managed rundowns for control room production.
- Managed scripting and post-production for nonlinear digital production.
Global Citizen
Senior Producer (May 2018 - November 2020)
- Managed a team of video producers for enterprise news, festival VOD clips, and documentary production.
- Wrote and edited scripts for a variety of different social-focused news videos and promotional materials.
- Shot and edited video for field and studio segments. Interviewed guests and experts.
- Coordinated video distribution and strategies for a variety of different social media platforms.
Business Insider
Senior Producer (Oct 2016 - April 2018)
- Managed a team of video producers for breaking news and feature segments.
- Created and approved story scripts for a variety of topics including politics, science, and retail.
- Shot and edited video for field and studio segments. Interviewed guests and experts.
- Coordinated video distribution and strategies for website and social media platforms.
Producer (June 2016 - Oct. 2016)
- Assisted in management of a team of video producers and designers for digital video.
- Wrote and edited scripts for feature video, interviews, and illustrations.
- Shot and coordinated live interviews for Facebook Live and other social platforms.
Associate Producer (June 2015 - June 2016)
- Produced news and feature pieces for website and social platforms.
- Wrote and edited scripts for video narratives, illustrations and interviews.
- Shot and produced in-house interviews.
CBS News
Associate Producer (Oct. 2014 - May 2015)
- Helped launch and manage a first-of-its-kind 24-hour digital news network.
- Built and edited multiple rundowns with video elements and copy.
- Wrote and edited story copy and video for live shows and CBSNews.com.
NBC News
Associate Multimedia Editor (Oct. 2013- Oct. 2014)
- Encoded four hours of video for The TODAY Show via TODAY.com and NBCNEWS.com.
- Applied editorial and legal standards for stories, video segments, and photos.
- Wrote and edited headlines/captions, with a focus on competent editorial guidelines, SEO and social sharing.
WFMJ TV-21
Multimedia Producer/Assignment Editor (August 2011- October 2013)
- Produced news content for the website and broadcast shows.
- Managed reporters, producers and shooters during weekend news coverage.
Education
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio (2006-2013)
- M.A. in English: Professional Writing and Editing Track. (2011-2013)
- B.A. in Journalism (2006-2011) (Minor: Multimedia and Web Development)