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Freelance Multiplatform Journalist

Washington, D.C.                                                                                                                    October 2024 – Present

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• Produced multiple Satellite Media Tours (SMTs), working directly with the host to manage live and virtual tapings, coordinate logistics with national and local newsrooms, radio stations, and podcasts across the country, ensuring seamless execution of each interview

• Scripted and edited international news videos for Al Jazeera English’s Newsfeed Desk, sourcing footage from AP, AFP, Reuters, etc., to craft timely content for global digital audiences

• Served as an editorial producer on various segments for Al Jazeera’s Center Stage podcast, producing audio/video content and contributing to the show’s visual storytelling for 
  multi-platform distribution

• Created branded educational video content for ButACake, a minority woman-owned cannabis edibles company, with a focus on legalization milestones and social equity policies in New Jersey

• Creator and host of The Journalist Who Cooks, a Substack newsletter and video series blending nostalgic cooking with cultural storytelling, home to the original podcast Back of the Fridge: Where Real Stories Live. Also, the host and creator of Better Said Than Written, a personal narrative podcast centered on reflective storytelling and emotional truth.

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Hearst Corporation                                                                                                              April 2022 - Sept. 2024

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Hearst Media Production Group                                                                                     Oct. 2023 - Sept. 2024

Matter of Fact: matteroffact.tv - Washington, D.C.   

Content Producer

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• Created impactful stories for Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, America’s top-rated syndicated political magazine program, available on television stations throughout 95% of the country

• Collaborated with editorial and production staff to package content in creative ways for weekly show

• Pitched and developed story ideas for execution of in-show elements, full segments, and extended interviews

• Coordinated appearances for high-profile guest contributors for the show

• Wrote scripts for online and on-air broadcast that highlight the show's mission and match brand identity

• Pitched and coordinated the on-air special: A Conversation with Elizabeth Carr, the First Person Born Via IVF in the U.S.

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Hearst Television                                                                                                                  April 2022 - October 2023
National Investigative Unit - Washington, D.C.                                                 

Producer and Video Editor

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• Developed sources on a variety of investigative topics for exclusive stories for nationally-syndicated content

• Coordinated interviews, schedules, and crews as needed for projects

• Collaborated with chief national investigative correspondent, photographer, design team, legal, and digital content team to ensure cohesive brand identity

• Wrote scripts for on-air broadcast, drafted web articles to accompany video elements for Hearst’s local news platforms

• Awarded 2023 Covering Climate Now Journalism award for Forecasting Our Future, a seven-part series focused on climate mitigation projects based on a 50-state U.S. survey

 

 

TEGNA                                                                                                                                            2019 - 2022  

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VERIFY - Washington, D.C. A TEGNA brand                                                          March 2021- April 2022

VERIFY is dedicated to helping the public distinguish between true and false information

Producer and Video Editor

• Developed fact-finding stories for VERIFY, a national program viewed on nearly 50 television stations across the country

• Researched and conceptualized original content through social listening 

• Pitched story ideas for daily and long-form content that fit the VERIFY brand and format

• Wrote scripts and edited videos for online and on-air broadcast

• Collaborated with social media team to optimize and distribute content across multiple platforms

• Awarded 2023 Anthem Award for Nobody Talks About It: The Rise in Youth Suicide, a story unpacking the tragic data about the dramatic increase in youth suicides before and during the pandemic

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WTSP 10News Digital - St. Petersburg/Tampa, Fla. A TEGNA Company         Feb 2019-March 2021

Visual Storyteller - Digital Journalist​

• Developed story ideas, wrote scripts, shot and edited video for online and on-air broadcast

• Wrote copy and designed graphics to share engaging stories on the website, mobile app and social media 

 

E.W. Scripps

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HelloSWFL - Ft. Myers, Fla.

An E.W. Scripps R&D digital project focused on reshaping local news                  2017-2018

 

Enterprise & Digital Producer

• Coached an elite group of digital journalists to creatively share and develop enterprise stories

• Partnered with managing editor to make national topics relevant for local community

• Mentored new journalists on career development and honing their storytelling skills

• Tailored content for social media platforms

 

Freelance Journalist - New York Metropolitan Area
 

Host, Producer, and Video Editor                                                                                2016-2017
 

• Shot, wrote, edited, and narrated community stories for Altice USA throughout New Jersey

• Co-host of Civics Mix - a non-profit digital news site focused on sustainability throughout New Jersey

• Produced the documentary, Victim to Victory, a Tiana Von Johnson production

• Host for corporations online video series - i.e. Marcum LLP