Dedicated self starter who can accomplish goals under strict deadline and high stress. Good communicator who can work with a diverse group of people. Work well with team or independently.
Work History
Broadcast & Digital Managing Editor
25 Years
UpNorthLive News/7 and 4 News | 11.2001 - Current
Work with community members, organizations, law enforcement
Manage a news team of 20 reporters, anchors, producers and online news writers
Prepare daily news assignments while tracking developing and breaking news stories
Communicate updates to all newsroom staff while identifying ways to push the news cycle forward
Help develop strategies to bring in new viewership both for broadcast and online.
Producer
5 Years 4 Months
WZZM 13 News | 01.1996 - 05.2001
Produced several newscasts during this period including: morning, noon, 6pm and 11pm
Responsible for story selection, stacking of newscast, news writing and communicating with news team.
Adjunct Faculty
4 Months
Ferris State University | 08.2000 - 12.2000
Taught a class of 20 Sophomore and Junior level students a broadcast television writing course
Responsible for all class work and assignments during the semester coursework.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Television Production
Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI, USA | 01-1996