Summary

Producer / Coordinator / Writer with a background in studio, location, live event, and red carpet production. Experience in broadcast and digital, focused on news, talk, and reality. Available for short-term/long term projects in the LA area and elsewhere

Credits

10/15 – 5/16

Production Coordinator City Beat (Season 18)

TV — Shanghai Media Group (SMG) - International Channel Shanghai Details
10/15 – 5/16

•Assisted in the production process creating broadcast-quality content for lifestyle and entertainment news program City Beat •Managed program schedule and oversaw shoot budgets, ensuring deadlines were met •Oversaw numerous production responsibilities including writing & editing scripts, scouting locations, dubbing and some on-screen hosting •Worked closely with the marketing and business development department; participated in client facing meetings with foreign advertisers

6/13 – 9/14

General Assignment Reporter Tmz

Fox — TV — Telepictures Productions Details
6/13 – 9/14

•Promoted to Lead Assignment Reporter, a position requiring investigative journalism skills and in-depth research of subjects; became point-of-contact for breaking news stories

1/13 – 9/14

Associate Field Producer Tmz

Fox — TV — Telepictures Productions Details
1/13 – 9/14

•Filmed and produced short segments covering press conferences, court cases sporting and cultural events; researching all pertinent information and formulating probing questions that would yield productive interview footage •Conducted hundreds of on the spot interviews with high-profile individuals in media and entertainment

5/14 – 7/14

Camera Operator (Canon XF305 2.37 MP Camcorder ‑ 1080p)

Staff Position — Harvey Levin Productions Details
5/14 – 7/14

•Camera operator for Famous in 12, a Harvey Levin produced reality series that aired on the CW

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Education

Class of '15

London School of Economics and Political Science

Global Media and Communications/ MSc
Class of '12

University of California, San Diego

Political Science/BA

Skills

  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Broadcast
  • Digital Media
  • Entertainment
  • Media Production
  • Social Media
  • Live Events
  • Broadcast Television
  • Breaking News
  • News Writing
  • Talent Relations
  • Hosting
  • Red Carpet
  • Location Scout
  • client facing
  • Dubbing
  • copy/edit
  • investigate journalism
  • publif affairs