Zaria A. Phillips
Detroit,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic creative eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills. Solid ability to research, write, edit and produce stories. Strong willingness to learn, grow and excel in news and beyond.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
News Producer
WXMI Fox 17
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2021 - Current
- Managed news production with organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
- Coordinating with News Director, Assignment Editors, Reporters, Anchors to prepare captivating evening show live shots, headlines ect.
- Polish the show with accurate, chic graphics and camera shots
- Initiating project ideas for more audience engagement and promotions like increasing station's 'Tik Tok' presence.
- Writing and editing scripts along with Anchors to tailor them to their unique voices for easy, effective reading.
Producer, Host
Culture 2 Culture Podcast
Detroit, MI
05.2020 - Current
- Studied best storytelling development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production techniques.
- Built rapport with guest talent to create community events & endorse interest in local music culture
- Managing SEO optimization, social media analytics, steadily increasing listenership
Associate Producer
WILX News 10
Lansing, MI
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Planned remote video shoots & wired live shots for day's headlines to increase production complexity
- Coordinated with On-Air talent to write succinct scripts for accurate observation of meter points.
Reporter
Detour Detroit
Detroit, MI
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Secured multiple sources for stories to produce accurate, credible news coverage for weekly arts and culture pieces.
- Edited social media posts & newsletters for increased engagement with audiences and faster reporting
Reporting Intern
WDET 101.9 FM
Detroit, Michigan
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Researched and produced stories
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories
Reporter/Producer
Focal Points News
East Lansing, MI
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to organize MSU-Tv program content, create new segment ideas and pitch stories for 10+ shows
- Increased social media traffic & engagement by creating attention- grabbing "snackable" content
Host/ Producer
WDBM Impact 88.9 FM
East Lansing, MI
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Engaged with audience and increased social media engagement 40% over two months
- Played four-hour shows with on-time ad airs and strict adherence to FCC regulations
Reporter
Michigan Radio
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Produced daily news feature scripts for radio broadcast, web posts & digital stories with more than 1,000 clicks per story
- Built warm rapport with approx. 30 public affairs people for story composition per week.
- Researched data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for radio broadcast.
Reporter
Capital News Service
East Lansing, MI
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Writing and reporting on 2 stories per week for average of 30 news publications across state of Michigan.
- Formed personable relationships with legislators, state agencies and local authorities in pursuit of news stories
- Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide State-interest coverage
Social Media Manager
The Car Man Show
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Podcast project manager & managed 5 social media pages
- Locate and schedule interviews with interesting candidates
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast
05.2020
High School Diploma -
06.2016
Skills
- Project Management, event planning
- Website Maintenance (Wordpress, WIX, Squarespace,
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- AVID Media Composer
- Photography (NikonD5200)
- Great Attitude
- Self-Starter
- Research And Due Diligence
- Leadership
Timeline
News Producer - WXMI Fox 17
03.2021 - Current
Associate Producer - WILX News 10
07.2020 - 10.2020
Reporter - Detour Detroit
06.2020 - 08.2020
Producer, Host - Culture 2 Culture Podcast
05.2020 - Current
Reporting Intern - WDET 101.9 FM
05.2020 - 09.2020
Reporter/Producer - Focal Points News
01.2020 - 05.2020
Reporter - Michigan Radio
05.2019 - 08.2019
Reporter - Capital News Service
01.2019 - 05.2019
Social Media Manager - The Car Man Show
05.2018 - 08.2018
Host/ Producer - WDBM Impact 88.9 FM
10.2017 - 05.2020
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Broadcast
Cass Technical High School - High School Diploma,
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