Gianofer Fields
Madison,USA
Summary
Highly creative and skilled storyteller with extensive experience in Broadcast Journalism and a strong academic background in Art History and Material Culture. Passionate about delivering informative and engaging stories, excels in collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse subjects. Combines expertise in journalism and understanding of history and culture to craft compelling narratives that captivate audiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Journalist
Radio Chipstone
02.2010 - Current
- Produce and report both long and short-form segments for WORT Community Radio.
- Report from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Mix and edit audio for live and recording events.
- Research and analyze newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Edit, proofread and fact-check content for accuracy.
Broadcast Journalist
Chazen Museum of Art
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Recorded on site during live shows to obtain tracks to edit.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
- Produced stories for broadcasting across radio, and digital platforms.
Broadcast Journalist
Center for Design and Material Culture
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared and delivered wide range of reports, covering topics ranging from history, arts, and material culture.
- Produced stories for broadcasting across radio, and digital platforms.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Outreach Specialist Community Advocate
Willy Street Co-op
09.2014 - 04.2020
- My responsibilities included writing our customer service manual, training new hires, and conducting community outreach.
- Delivered presentations to interested groups and answered wide-ranging questions about available offerings.
- Represented organization at industry conferences by manning booths and giving polished presentations.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Spoke at public events, advocating for organizational goals and interests.
Independent Broadcast Journalist
It's a Material World
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed and produced segments for WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio and the BBC.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Recorded on site during live shows to obtain tracks to edit.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
Broadcast Producer Reporter
Chicago Public Radio
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Produced arts, culture, spot news, and narrative segments for the Eight Forty-Eight Morning Magazine Show.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Recorded on site during live shows to obtain tracks to edit.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
Broadcast Producer
Chicago Public Radio
01.1999 - 08.2006
- Produced science and spot news and narrative segments for the Metropolis weekend news magazine show.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Recorded on site during live shows to obtain tracks to edit.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WICapstone Certificate - Material Culture
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Story editing
- Audio editing
- Story development
- Podcast production
- Cultural awareness
- Research
- Presentation skills
- Public speaking
- Guest relations
- Historical research
- Customer engagement
- History lecturing
Awards
- PRINDI (Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Awards)
- Peter Lisagor Award for Exemplary Journalism
- Associated Press, Illinois, 2002, Best Commentary, Coming Out Day
- Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association, 2020 Awards for Excellence, Best Feature Category (Large Market News and Talk Radio), The Last Note
- Milwaukee Press Club Awards, 2020, Best Long Soft Audio Feature Category, The Last Note
Timeline
Broadcast Journalist
Chazen Museum of Art
09.2022 - 08.2024
Broadcast Journalist
Center for Design and Material Culture
10.2020 - 09.2022
Outreach Specialist Community Advocate
Willy Street Co-op
09.2014 - 04.2020
Broadcast Journalist
Radio Chipstone
02.2010 - Current
Independent Broadcast Journalist
It's a Material World
12.2008 - 01.2010
Broadcast Producer Reporter
Chicago Public Radio
08.2006 - 12.2008
Broadcast Producer
Chicago Public Radio
01.1999 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Wisconsin Madison
Capstone Certificate - Material Culture
University of Wisconsin Madison
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