Seasoned News Photographer with background in multimedia journalism and digital storytelling. Possess strong skills in photojournalism, editing, and multimedia production. Demonstrated ability to capture compelling images that tell stories and drive audience engagement. Made significant contributions to previous work by elevating visual storytelling standards and driving viewer engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
News Photographer
Scripps Media, Inc - WEWS News Channel 5
Cleveland, OH
03.2024 - Current
Shot and edited longer-form enterprise stories for our morning program, "Good Morning Cleveland."
Worked with field reporters, producers, and third-party media representatives in conducting live interviews and active segments for our morning show.
Traveled to remote locations to capture footage of breaking news stories in a timely manner.
Conducted research related to assigned topics in order to gain a better understanding of the subject matter.
Worked closely with reporters, editors, producers, directors, and other staff members to ensure quality results.
Interviewed witnesses at crime scenes or disaster sites for additional information.
Collaborated with graphic designers to produce multimedia content for broadcast news stories.
Edited raw video footage into finished products.
Ensured all equipment was functioning properly prior to each shoot.
Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Monitored police scanners for any incident that might be newsworthy.
News Photographer
Gray Television Inc - WOIO Cleveland 19
Cleveland, OH
12.2022 - 03.2024
Traveled to remote locations to capture footage of breaking news stories in a timely manner.
Operated television cameras, audio equipment, and other production gear in studio or field settings.
Worked closely with reporters, editors, producers, directors, and other staff members to ensure quality results.
Interviewed witnesses at crime scenes or disaster sites for additional information.
Edited raw video footage into finished products.
Ensured all equipment was functioning properly prior to each shoot.
News/Sports Photographer
Gray Television Inc - KPTV Fox 12 Oregon
Portland, OR
02.2018 - 12.2022
Shoots, gathers, and edits reporter stories daily on a deadline.
Traveled extensively to cover breaking news and sporting events at different venues around the states of Oregon and Washington.
Coordinates and record feeds from field crews, sporting events, and various other sources, as requested.
Schedules and captures interviews and press conferences held on video-conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Cisco Webex.
Provides user training in SOPs and workflows to News and Operations staff as needed.
News Photographer/Editor
Hearst Television - WTAE-TV
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2015 - 02.2018
Shoots and edits newscast elements daily on deadline
Captured Pirates baseball and Penguins hockey pre and post game press conferences and individual player locker room interviews
Established connections to field crews for lives shots by the means of satellite, microwave, and cellular technologies as well as troubleshooted any communication issues
Assistant Video Editor/Web Producer
WQED Multimedia
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2015 - 02.2018
Produced, shot, and edited content for WQED's award-winning Digital First web series, "Pittsburgh Eats," "Pittsburgh 360," and "WQED Sessions."
Accompanied show producers and principal editors in creating long-form documentary-style content for public television.
Managed and maintained digital media across our various work and archive servers.
Ensured programming met FCC and APT technical guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts - TV/Video Production