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Experience
Hearst Television April 2022 - current
National Investigative Unit - Washington, D.C.
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Develop sources on specific topics to assist in gathering exclusive stories of national significance
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Coordinate interviews, shoot schedules, and crews as needed for enterprise stories
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Work seamlessly with the chief national investigative correspondent, photographer, design team, legal, and digital content team
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Write scripts for broadcast, and write articles to accompany videos for Hearst’s local news websites
TEGNA 2019 - 2022
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
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Pitched daily and long-form story ideas that fit the VERIFY brand and format
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Researched, conceptualized, wrote scripts and edited videos for digital and on-air broadcast
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Developed original content through social listening and connected with sources
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Collaborated with social media team to optimize and distribute content across multiple platforms
WTSP 10News Digital - St. Petersburg/Tampa, Fla. A TEGNA Company Feb 2019-March 2021
Visual Storyteller - Digital Journalist
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To connect with digital viewers, I present the stories I produce as my true authentic self
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Used digital techniques and created graphics to produce engaging stories
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Developed sources and contacts to find unique stories in the community
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Deep dive into complex and important topics for enterprise stories
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Developed story ideas, wrote, shot and edited stories for digital and on-air broadcasting
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Used the latest editing and photography tools to tell stories
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Developed original content through social listening and independent sources
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Wrote and posted 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
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Encouraged an elite group of digital journalists to creatively shape and develop enterprise stories
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Partnered with managing editor to find multiple ways to localize national topics
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Mentored MMJs on career development and how to improve their storytelling
Digital Producer
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Produced and scheduled videos for OTT, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
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Wrote, researched, copy edited web articles to accompany MMJs video stories
Visual Storyteller - Digital Journalist
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Produced, shot, and wrote business development, enterprise, investigative and human-interest stories
Freelance Journalist - New York Metropolitan Area
Host, Producer, and Video Editor 2016-2017
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Shot, wrote, edited, and narrated community stories for Altice USA throughout New Jersey
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Co-host of Civics Mix - a non-profit digital news site focused on sustainability throughout New Jersey
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Produced the documentary, Victim to Victory, a Tiana Von Johnson production
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Host for corporations online video series - i.e. Marcum LLP

Skills
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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AirTable
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BrightCove CMS
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BrightSPot CMS
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Copy editor
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DSLR Canon 6D
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ENPS
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Final Cut Pro X
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InDesign
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iProduction
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Social Media Engagement
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SproutSocial
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Tascam 4 Channel Recorder
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UpLynk
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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
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Wrote weekly news stories, and trend pieces for the online publication
2010 - 2012
Senior Reporter, Host
Mergers & Acquisitions Journal
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Conceptualized the online video portal Mergers & Acquisitions TV
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Booked and interviewed guests, guided the video editing process
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Wrote long and short-form articles for monthly magazine and online
2012-2015
Managing Editor, Host
AccountingToday.com
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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
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Wrote daily articles about potential M&A deals in the capital markets
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Promoted to head of consumer coverage; managed a team of six
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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