Summary
Self-motivated, hardworking, and creative. Passionate about telling compelling stories to help support powerful cultural moments. Eager to learn and grow as a professional. Range of experience includes: television production, multimedia content creation, and multi-platform journalism.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
Hearst Television
02.2024 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Covered various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Developed accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the community, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
- Captured and edited both audio and video to provide multimedia content.
- Reported wide range of topics, from local events to international news, adapting content to audience interests.
News Producer
Hearst Television
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented innovative story ideas that differentiated the station''s morning news content from competitors.
- Conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy and credibility of facts.
- Contributed to special event coverage for elections, breaking news situations, or other significant happenings.
- Maintained strong editorial judgment by selecting relevant topics for daily coverage.
NBC Intern Southeast Bureau
NBC News Group
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Execute assignment desk duties
- Produce high quality logging
- Organize and planned shoots
- Secure interviews
- Develop skills assisting with live broadcasts
- Wrote detailed press conference reports
Journalism Intern
Waterman Broadcasting - NBC & ABC
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Wrote and edited news stories
- Assisted reporters and constructed news packages
- Completed assigned pieces, and shot standup's,
Director of Special Projects
Barry University, Department Of Communications
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Manage, plan, and organize Barry University TV (BTV 14)
- Cross TV content with Barry Radio Station and Barry Newspaper
- Produce content for Barry Media Center
- Coordinate special projects and events with faculty in Department of Communications
Director of Marketing
Barry University
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Organized, planned, and coordinated events
- Generated content for social media advertising and community outreach
- Collaborated with Campus Activity Board
Media Productions
Barry University, Communications Department
- Lead Producer, Barry University Tedx Talk 2022 and 2023
- Interviewed University President, Barry University Alumni Magazine Spring Issue
- Lead Producer, Barry University Speech and Debate Competition 2021 & 2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media & TV Production
05.2023
- Joy Taylor Scholarship Recipient 2022
- Black MBA Scholarship Recipient 2019-2021
Skills
- Writing
- Producing
- Reporting
- On-camera performance
- Editing
- Shooting
- Voice Tracking
- Multimedia content creation
- Social media engagement
- Proficient on Adobe and Avid editing software
- Proficient in ENPS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
- Lead Producer, Barry University Tedx Talk 2022 and 2023
- Interviewed University President, Barry University Alumni Magazine Spring Issue
- Lead Producer, Barry University Speech and Debate Competition 2021 & 2022
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Affiliations
- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
- Lead Producer of Barry University TV Station
- Barry University Media Center
- National Black MBA Association
Timeline
Reporter - Hearst Television
02.2024 - Current
News Producer - Hearst Television
06.2023 - Current
NBC Intern Southeast Bureau - NBC News Group
01.2023 - 04.2023
Journalism Intern - Waterman Broadcasting - NBC & ABC
06.2022 - 07.2022
Director of Special Projects - Barry University, Department Of Communications
08.2021 - 05.2023
Director of Marketing - Barry University
08.2020 - 09.2021
Media Productions - Barry University, Communications Department
Barry University - Bachelor of Arts, Digital Media & TV Production
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