Summary

I've reported for public radio; written for The Guardian and The Daily Beast; led research for Michael Moore; and produced a talk show on FX. My work was honored at the 2019 Southern California Journalism Awards.

Credits

8/18 – 8/19

Writer The Guardian

The Guardian — Digital Details
8/18 – 8/19

I report on international and local news alike, from immigration to gun violence.

11/16 – 8/17

Editor

Staff Position — Attn: Details
11/16 – 8/17

Pitched, wrote and edited both video and print content for multiple media platforms while managing a team of staff and freelance contributors.

2/16 – 2/17

Writer The Daily Beast

The Daily Beast — Digital Details
2/16 – 2/17

My investigative journalism has revealed a covert Russian propaganda operation, the questionable use of 2016 election recount funds by the Green Party’s Jill Stein, alleged misconduct at MTV and the state actors behind the circulation of a torture victim’s false confession.

12/12 – 9/14

Editor

Staff Position — VICE Media Details
12/12 – 9/14

I commissioned, wrote and edited pieces of investigative journalism and reported commentary, with my own work including on-the-ground coverage of Black Lives Matter protests and a viral exposé of illegal labor practices in prestige industries.

7/12 – 5/13

Segment Producer (BrandX with Russell Brand)

Staff Position — fX Details
7/12 – 5/13

I put together segments on culture and politics. This involved finding, booking and pre-interviewing guests, leading a team of researchers to find out more about them, and coming up with questions and activities for the host to engage in.

8/09 – 8/09

Researcher Capitalism: A Love Story

Film (Feature-length) — Dog Eat Dog Films Details
8/09 – 8/09

I fact-checked each line of Michael Moore's narration, suggesting edits and rewriting text when necessary. I also interviewed policy experts and helped devise and implement on-screen graphical representations of their findings.

6/06 – 11/07

Producer

Staff Position — Capital News Connection with Public Radio International Details
6/06 – 11/07

I booked and pre-interviewed guests and callers for an hour-long radio show -- taped in Washington, DC, and aired on public radio stations across the country -- dealing with hot topics in the news, from immigration to the war in Iraq.

Media

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Education

Class of '06

University of San Diego

English and History
Class of '03

Temple University

English and History

My Gear

  • Canon 70D

Skills

  • Producing
  • Editing
  • Documentaries
  • Film
  • Radio
  • Writing
  • Interviewing
  • Journalism
  • Booking
  • researching
  • Reporting
  • TV