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Experience

 

VERIFY - Washington, D.C. A TEGNA Company                                                          March 2021-present

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


Producer and Video Editor
• Pitch daily and long-form story ideas that fit the VERIFY brand and format
• Research, conceptualize, write scripts and edit videos for digital and on-air broadcasting
• Develop original content through social listening and connecting with sources
• Collaborate with social media team to optimize and distribute content across multiple platforms

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

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Visual Storyteller - Digital Journalist​

  • To connect with digital viewers, I present the stories I produce as my true authentic self 

  • Use digital techniques and create graphics to tell engaging stories

  • Develop sources and contacts to find unique stories in the community

  • Dive into complex and important topics for enterprise stories

  • Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit stories for digital and on-air broadcasting

  • Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell stories

  • Develop original content through social listening and independent sources

  • Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
     

HelloSWFL - Ft. Myers, Fla.

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

 

Enterprise Producer

  • Encouraged an elite group of digital journalists to creatively shape and develop enterprise stories

  • Partnered with managing editor to find multiple ways to localize national topics

  • Mentored MMJs on career development and how to improve their storytelling

 

Digital Producer

  • Produced and scheduled videos for OTT, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 

  • Wrote, researched, copy edited web articles to accompany MMJs video stories

 

Visual Storyteller - Digital Journalist

  • Produced, shot, and wrote business development, enterprise, investigative and human-interest stories
     

 

iPoP - In Purpose On Purpose with Jen Watterman - Jersey City, N.J.

A Lifestyle and Advice Podcast                                                                                   2016-2018

 

Executive Podcast Producer

  • Conceived the editorial vision and execution of the weekly podcast

  • Worked directly with the host to identify trending topics and develop story ideas

  • Managed the podcast, including but not limited to, writing clean scripts, and social media distribution
     

 

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 LL

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Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • AirTable

  • BrightCove CMS

  • BrightSPot CMS

  • Copy editor

  • DSLR Canon 6D

  • ENPS

  • Final Cut Pro X

  • InDesign

  • iProduction

  • Social Media Engagement

  • SproutSocial

  • Tascam 4 Channel Recorder

  • ​​UpLynk

  • WordPress

Financial Multimedia Journalist, Host - New York City

Spent nearly 10 years keeping a close eye on the financial markets

2016

Reporter, Host

Financial Advisor-IQ

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  • Hosted video segments, wrote scripts, voiced packages, and interviewed guests
     

  • Wrote weekly news stories, and trend pieces for the online publication

2010 - 2012

Senior Reporter, Host

Mergers & Acquisitions Journal

 

  • Conceptualized the online video portal Mergers & Acquisitions TV
     

  • Booked and interviewed guests, guided the video editing process
     

  • Wrote long and short-form articles for monthly magazine and online

2012-2015

Managing Editor, Host

AccountingToday.com

 

  • Host of the online video series, Women in Accounting
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  • Edited and contributed feature articles for monthly magazine

2007 - 2010

Senior Reporter

Mergermarket.com

 

  • Wrote daily articles about potential M&A deals in the capital markets
     

  • Promoted to head of consumer coverage; managed a team of six
     

  • Conducted quarterly reviews and training for the consumer team

 

 

Education
University of South Carolina 
​Bachelor of Arts - School Journalism & Mass Communications 

2010 - present

2010 - present