Hi, I’m
Maria Catanzarite
Copywriter & News Anchor
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Results-driven copywriter and broadcast journalist with a decade of experience writing long-form video scripts. A quick learner, ready to take on various tasks. Skilled collaborator with an eye for creative direction on multimedia projects. Unafraid to ask clarifying questions to ensure copy hits pain points and offers solution for target audience.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Saving Jane
Nonprofit Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Outperforming previous sales team in my first 60 days
- Constantly iterate email outreach copy to improve open rates
- Cold-contact school districts, universities to form potential partnerships and protect students from human trafficking
- Use CRM to track deal progress & email outreach success
- Collaborate with Saving Jane executive management, anti-human trafficking advocates to refine targeted leads
Maria Catanzarite Agency
Copywriter
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Interview clients to gain deep understanding of brand voice
- Incorporate SEO into web copy
- Rewrite website pages to capture target audience interest
- Develop email opt-in, welcome sequence strategies to boost newsletter lists
- Create landing pages for brands without websites
WNDU-TV
Television News Anchor/TV Reporter
08.2014 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Wrote conversational newscast copy to improve viewership
- Solo-anchored the station's highest-rated newscasts, #1 weekend evening broadcasts in TV market
- Supported and provided feedback to junior reporters
- Filmed, wrote, and video-edited long-form news features
- Organically attracted loyal Facebook followers by sharing mental health and wellness journey
WAER-FM
Freelance Radio Reporter
07.2013 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Enterprised stories by researching facts and tracking down sources
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity
- Investigated important community issues and delivered well-received reports
Education
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
Master of Science from Broadcast & Digital Journalism
08.2014
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY
Bachelor of Science from Communication
05.2013
University Overview
- 3.8 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Cornell Women's Track & Field, WVBR-FM
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Persuasive Writing
- Creative Storytelling
- Copy Editing
- In-Depth Research
- Multitasking & Time Management
References
Wesley Powell | Executive Director of Prevention, Saving Jane
wesley.powell@savingjane.org
Tricia Sloma | Weekday Morning Anchor, WNDU-TV
tricia.sloma@wndu.com
Tom Cullen | Former Executive Producer, WNDU-TV
Tom.cullen730@gmail.com
Accomplishments
- Anchored most-watched newscasts at WNDU-TV
- Named CBS morning show segment
- Shared mental health journey on-air, video went viral
- Won 1st Place for "Best Spot News" at Indiana AP Awards
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Timeline
Nonprofit Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)
Saving Jane
03.2024 - Current
Copywriter
Maria Catanzarite Agency
09.2023 - Current
Television News Anchor/TV Reporter
WNDU-TV
08.2014 - 09.2023
Freelance Radio Reporter
WAER-FM
07.2013 - 04.2014
Syracuse University
Master of Science from Broadcast & Digital Journalism
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science from Communication