Education
B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Graphic Design from American University
Experience
TEGNA, May 2017-Present
- Video Producer, HeartThreads, July 2018-present
- Produce digital and broadcast videos every year for HeartThreads’ audience of more than 900,000 Facebook followers and TEGNA’s 61 stations.
- Manage Instagram account, increasing followers by more than 200 percent in 2019.
- Write clicky, eye-catching web stories for syndication across TEGNA, like this article which generated 1.7 million page views since its publication in March 2019.
- Generate hundreds of thousands of views on HeartThreads’ YouTube channel.
- Digital Content Producer, Central Content Team, May 2017-July 2018
- Created and published national and political news stories to TEGNA stations
- Created compelling, original multimedia digital stories for publication across TEGNA
- Responded to breaking news quickly and efficiently while working unsupervised
ABC7-WJLA, Jan. 2017-May 2017
Web Operations Intern
- Monitored news and entertainment trends online and pitched original stories
- Wrote enterprising articles, some for syndication to 170+ Sinclair stations
- Created shareable multimedia content, including photo galleries and videos
NBC4-WRC, Aug. 2016-Dec. 2016
Digital Intern
- Wrote local, crime, lifestyle and breaking news articles for NBCWashington.com
- Produced multimedia stories, including original videos and articles
- Reported live for digital platforms at events such as the 2017 presidential inauguration
American University New Media Center
Senior Trainer
- Managed lab staff and oversaw daily functions in multimedia computer lab
- Provided one-on-one project support for patrons in all Apple and Adobe software
- Taught software training classes in programs including Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
Lancaster Newspapers
Generation Next Writer
- Reported feature stories for the Generation Next page
- Wrote music reviews
Special Skills
- Advanced understanding of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects
- Excellent knowledge of AP Style
- Clear, concise writing on deadline
- Team player with keen interpersonal communication skills
Community Involvement
- Ronald McDonald House Volunteer at Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital, 2018
- Studio Experience Team Member at Corepower Yoga, 2018-present
Achievements
- 2016 and 2017 American University School of Communications Dean’s Intern Selection
- 2015 inductee to the Hempfield High School Communications Hall of Fame
