Monica Brown

• Coordinate incoming material with media managers for breaking news.
• Notify control room/line producer of images coming in for live broadcasts.
• Edit video content and work with editors as needed.
• Write and prepare stories for air and digital platforms.
• Research and gather information for stories and graphics.
• Communicate and share materials with CCTV HQ.
• Pitch story ideas for day-of, next-day, and future broadcasts.
• Collaborate directly with the graphics department to create accurate and creative show graphics.

• Develop communication plans for various media projects.
• Coordinate with PR reps for talent publicity and community engagements.
• Create content and scripts with family-friendly, children, and Christian values.
• Wrote 10 completed family-friendly scripts under the production company.
• Manage marketing and communication initiatives for projects.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and coordinate crew for video productions.
• Write and direct videos to promote project branding and messages.

The Next Big Thing Project – Reporter/Producer

Dec 2012 – Feb 2014

• Scheduled interviews with coaches and athletes.
• Created animation storyboards and concept openers for videos.
• Researched top high school athletes for feature stories.
• Booked car services for recruits' video sports packages.
• Developed production calendars for top recruits' schedules.
• Created over a dozen creative intros for top high school recruits transitioning to college.
• Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, and staff for in-depth coverage.
• Managed social media updates during live games for increased engagement.
• Edited and proofread articles to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Developed unique angles for sports coverage, highlighting athletes' and teams' stories.

• Created a cohesive sequence within a newscast.
• Produced the 11 o'clock news
• Oversaw writing, production, and timing of broadcasts.
• Wrote breaking news stories for live television.
• Scheduled live shots with reporters for seamless coverage.

• Created a cohesive sequence within a newscast.
• Oversaw writing, production, and timing of broadcasts.
• Wrote breaking news stories for live television.
• Scheduled live shots with reporters to ensure smooth execution.

• Prioritized and organized newscasts to meet deadlines.
• Maintained knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts.
• Searched wire services and other sources to find relevant material for broadcasts.
• Worked with news management to decide on stories to air during morning newscasts.
• Booked guests and created graphics to support broadcasts.

• Interviewed politicians, police officials, and community leaders for stories.
• Edited audio clips for radio newscasts.
• Created online stories and managed social media updates.
• Screened callers for broadcast and provided feedback to management.

• Organized professional newsworthy interviews.
• Created ad and publicity for the news department to run successfully.
• Transcribed interviews and assisted at various shoots around the district.
• Developed strategies to meet deadlines in a timely manner.