MAGGIE WESTERMAN
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Secretary
Committee on House Administration
Washington, D.C.
06.2024 - Current
- Was the main point of contact for all press for New Member Orientation for the 119th Congress.
- Writes opening remarks for Committee hearings for Chairman and Subcommittee Chairs.
- Books and coordinates interviews for the Chairman on Committee topics.
- Writes floor remarks for Chairman and Committee Members.
- Provides quotes and background for press on Committee topics.
- Writes press releases and media advisories.
- Coordinates daily social media strategy.
Associate Producer - The Evening Edit
Fox Business Network
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Wrote and produced the lead segment for The Evening Edit.
- Collaborated with team members and anchors to swiftly manage and produce breaking news.
- Booked guests for the program, including any travel and studios.
- Brought new angles to top news stories.
Booker/Researcher, The Evening Edit
Fox Business Network
New York, New York
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Booked guests to appear on the popular Fox Business Network show.
- Collaborated with Congressional offices, media representatives, and guests directly to coordinate appearances.
- Pitched and produced segments around specific bookings.
- Worked under daily deadlines to book guests, including up until the start of the show.
- Ensured all guests are on time and ready for hits.
- Booked additional guests during breaking news.
Production Assistant, The Evening Edit
Fox Business Network
New York, NY
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Produced news segments and reporter hits daily for the popular Fox Business Network show including making graphics.
- Searched for and cut strong soundbites or video to enhance segments.
- Effectively worked through and constantly monitored for breaking news.
- Wrote the show's daily cold-open and collaborated with anchor to produce.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Electronic Media
The University of Scranton
05.2021
Skills
- Writing
- Pitching
- Booking
- Media operations understanding
- Production operations
- Interview preparation
- Speechwriting
Accomplishments
FOX News Media Spotlight Award Recipient, Rising Star Award - December 2022
Timeline
Press Secretary
Committee on House Administration
06.2024 - Current
Associate Producer - The Evening Edit
Fox Business Network
02.2023 - 06.2024
Booker/Researcher, The Evening Edit
Fox Business Network
03.2022 - 03.2023
Production Assistant, The Evening Edit
Fox Business Network
06.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Electronic Media
The University of Scranton