Summary
Experience
News AnchorWABC-TV
- Anchored 15+ hours of live news broadcasts weekly, maintaining a 99% on-air accuracy rate and growing viewership by 8% in the morning slot.
- Led coverage of major breaking stories, including the 2022 midterm elections and critical local events, ensuring timely and factual reporting to an audience of 2.5 million.
- Conducted 50+ live interviews with public officials, experts, and community members, enhancing program credibility and audience engagement.
- Pitched and developed 10+ original enterprise stories annually, contributing to a 12% increase in digital content interaction for local news segments.
- Collaborated with producers and reporters to script and edit daily news packages, consistently meeting tight deadlines for 5+ shows per day.
Weekend Anchor & Multimedia JournalistWSVN-TV
- Anchored weekend evening broadcasts for a top-rated market, managing live reads and ad breaks with 100% precision.
- Reported, shot, and edited 3-5 daily news packages, increasing digital story shares by 15% through compelling visual storytelling.
- Developed strong community connections, resulting in 20+ exclusive interviews and local stories that drove a 7% rise in viewer tune-in.
- Utilized social media platforms to disseminate breaking news and engage with viewers, expanding online reach by 25,000+ followers.
- Provided live, on-scene reporting during severe weather events, delivering critical safety information to thousands of residents.
Portfolio & Projects
Invisible Epidemic: Fentanyl's Grip (Investigative Series)
- Led a 3-part investigative series exposing the local impact of the fentanyl crisis, interviewing 10+ affected families and law enforcement officials.
- Generated 250,000+ online views and prompted community dialogues, leading to a 10% increase in local outreach program awareness.
- Awarded a regional Emmy nomination for outstanding journalistic excellence and public service.
Election 2022: Decision Desk Live (Special Coverage)
- Co-anchored 8 hours of continuous live election night coverage, providing real-time results and expert analysis to over 1.8 million viewers.
- Managed 15+ live cross-talks with field reporters and political analysts, ensuring seamless transitions and comprehensive updates.
Digital Daily Briefings (Content Initiative)
- Developed and launched daily 3-minute video briefings for digital platforms, increasing average daily views by 20% in the first year.
- Curated and presented top local and national headlines, tailoring content for mobile consumption and younger demographics.
Education
Columbia University, Graduate School of JournalismMaster of Science in Journalism
- GPA: 3.9/4.0, Dean's List for academic excellence.
- Specialized in Investigative Journalism and Broadcast Production.
University of Southern California, Annenberg SchoolBachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
- Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.8/4.0, Annenberg Scholar.
- Produced and anchored weekly student news program, reaching 5,000+ viewers.
- Awarded 'Best Student Journalist' for campus news coverage.
Skills
Broadcasting & Reporting
Live ReportingTeleprompter OperationField ReportingInterviewingScriptwritingBreaking News CoverageEditorial Judgment
Production Tools
ENPSDaletAdobe Premiere ProAvid Media ComposeriNEWSCamera Operation
Communication & Presentation
Public SpeakingStorytellingCrisis CommunicationImprovVoice-overActive Listening
Digital & Social Media
Social Media ManagementContent StrategySEO for NewsAudience EngagementDigital AnalyticsLivestreaming