Maggie Fitzgerald
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic, Innovative Producer and Reporter skilled in all aspects of broadcast media and video production. Visionary creator, editor, and storyteller with the ability to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional collaboration and communication skills for working with strategic, diverse and creative teams to develop and produce quality on air and video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Temple Update | TUTV
01.2022 - Current
- Produce bi-weekly news packages for Temple's Emmy award-winning newscast
- Produce and present live news reports on the latest top news stories, primarily based in Philadelphia
- Collaborate with producers and talent to finalize show rundown and scripts
Co-Executive Producer & Anchor
Temple Talk | TUTV
09.2020 - Current
- Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant show content on weekly basis
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release including production of show, daily operations, scripts, research on entertainment news and trends, review of digital media and distribution of content
- Lead chair responsible for initiating interactive on-air discussions with a panel of co-hosts
Director of Engagement
The Temple News | Temple University
09.2020 - Current
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
- Crafted and delivered well-written news stories based on facts and edited content including special event coverage to the TU community on a weekly basis
- Managed TU's social media presence by disseminating news through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Analyzed and presented weekly engagement statistics reports to a team of 33 newsroom editors
- Served as a moderator for The Temple News Centennial
Production Intern
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, NBC Universal
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Serve as in-studio assistant during segment rehearsals and live show filming
- Pitch writer's research topics for official show script
- Facilitated efficient hand-off from design to production by organizing materials and paperwork needed by production manager
- Assist in production, booking and writing tasks including chart tracking, monologue recaps, weekly lead-ins, and guest research
TV Development Intern
Glass Entertainment / CryBaby Media
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched ideas and cast for Glass Entertainment Group and other various networks (TLC, Bravo, HGTV, etc.) for potential reality television talent
- Collaborated with a team of professionals on shows in development
Broadcast News Intern
CBS Philly | KYW-TV
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted producers, anchors and reporters in daily local news production
- Pitched daily story ideas for reporters and fact-checked and researched sources for on-air stories
- Served as assistant on field segment shoots for CBS
- EPIC team
- Managed and distributed scripts to anchors during morning, afternoon, and evening newscasts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Temple University, Lew Klein College
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
Skills
- Broadcast Media
- Creative Vision Implementation
- Producing Special Events
- Social Media Networking
- Fact-Checking Expertise
- Creative Writing and Idea Brainstorming
- Film and Recording Review
- Content Development
Core Competencies
- Production Processes
- Multimedia Writing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- WordPress
- Google Suite
- Hootsuite
- Assembly protocols
Software Expertise
Affiliations
- Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers Association Member
- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Student Leader
- Flytedeck Student Ambassador and Content Creator
Timeline
Production Intern
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, NBC Universal
08.2022 - 12.2022
Broadcast News Intern
CBS Philly | KYW-TV
06.2022 - 08.2022
TV Development Intern
Glass Entertainment / CryBaby Media
05.2022 - 08.2022
General Manager
Temple Update | TUTV
01.2022 - Current
Co-Executive Producer & Anchor
Temple Talk | TUTV
09.2020 - Current
Director of Engagement
The Temple News | Temple University
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Temple University, Lew Klein College
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