Summary

Multimedia News Producer, Leader, Writer, Journalist, Storyteller

Credits

7/13 – 1/16

Senior Producer TouchVision

Syndication — TV — Think Televisiual Details
7/13 – 1/16

• Helped determine news content and running order for a national morning show • Managed staff of producers, editors and graphic designers • Edited news copy and approved finished pieces • Wrote stories and teases for television, app and website • Developed video promos for our social media platforms • Oversaw nine hours of live programming on television, web and app daily • Pitched story and franchise ideas

9/08 – 6/13

News Producer

Staff Position — WCIA (CBS affiliate) Details
9/08 – 6/13

• Stacked and boothed two daily newscasts • Directed reporters and photographers during live shots and breaking news situations • Field produced live shows • Booked guests • Wrote stories, teases and promos for newscasts and web • Helped launch new hour of the Morning Show • Moderated social media sites and viewer chat room

1/08 – 6/08

Intern (Focus in Writing)

Staff Position — WGN-TV Details
1/08 – 6/08

• Wrote and edited stories for newscasts • Assisted producers, writers and reporters

6/07 – 1/08

Intern (Video coordinator/ Agent assistant)

Staff Position — Signature Media Group Details
6/07 – 1/08

• Assisted talent agents • Produced resume tapes for television news clients

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Education

Class of '07

University of Iowa

B.A. Journalism and Cinema