Christiana Giwa
Houston,US
Summary
Dynamic journalist with a strong foundation in broadcast journalism, specializing in the creation of compelling news content and coordination of live shows. With 3 years of diverse experience, adept at integrating video materials and soundbites using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Premiere and Dalet to significantly boost viewer engagement. Committed to a visionary approach in content delivery, focused on innovating and enhancing audience interaction through seamless production techniques. Passionate about storytelling that resonates and informs, driving impactful communication in every project.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary Assistant
Gabe Giwa & Associates
Houston, TX
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
- Managed case files and maintained organized record-keeping systems for efficient retrieval.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings, and court filings to ensure seamless attorney schedules.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy development.
Associate Producer
ABC 13
Houston, TX
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Generated assigned stories and organized them into designated blocks for efficient presentation.
- Acquired video materials from sources such as Dalet and Extreme Reach.
- Wrote VOS and VO/SOTS and selected soundbites for the show
- Conducted spell checks and ensured accuracy before finalizing and printing show scripts.
- Helped produce weekday and weekend streams. Orchestrated the production of daily shows, enhancing viewer engagement through streamlined content delivery and improved audience retention.
Reporter
The Click
New York
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Authored in-depth political stories, including long-form investigative pieces and hard news reports
- Conducted interviews with key sources to gather insights and verify information
- Published content that adhered to journalistic standards, engaging readers with clear and compelling narratives
- Collaborated with editors and the digital team to ensure timely publication and a broad audience. Investigated trending political issues, producing timely articles that enhanced audience engagement and informed public discourse.
News Producer
KTUL 8
Tulsa, OK
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Produced segments for the 30-minute 4 p.m. show.
- Wrote VOS and VO/SOTS and selected soundbites for the show.
- Worked under a deadline to bring accurate news to our viewers.
- Coordinated with anchors and reporters in real-time, ensuring seamless communication and smooth live broadcasts, resulting in heightened audience satisfaction.
Education
MA - Journalism
New York University
New York City, New York06-2024
BA - Broadcast Journalism
University of Houston
Houston, Texas05-2021
Skills
- Adobe Premiere (Experienced)
- Dalet (Experienced)
- Extreme Reach (Experienced)
- News Writing (Experienced)
- Podcast Hosting (Experienced)
- Video Editing (Experienced)
- Live Production (Expert)
- Show Coordination (Expert)
- Broadcast Journalism (Expert)
- INEWS (Experienced)
- Politics (Experienced)
Affiliations
NABJ- National Association of Black Journalists
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Timeline
Legal Secretary Assistant
Gabe Giwa & Associates
04.2025 - 05.2026
Associate Producer
ABC 13
02.2024 - 03.2025
Reporter
The Click
09.2023 - 10.2024
News Producer
KTUL 8
05.2022 - 02.2023
BA - Broadcast Journalism
University of Houston
MA - Journalism
New York University