Summary
Experienced News Anchor with 6 years of dynamic broadcasting and storytelling. Adept at delivering breaking news, conducting compelling interviews, and developing engaging content across multiple platforms. Proven ability to connect with diverse audiences and maintain composure under pressure while upholding journalistic integrity.
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