● Produced, Wrote and Edited short form docu-series and news hits ● Wrote and produced on air promos (creative and specials) ● Booked talent for promos and ad sales ● Work with Brand Development to develop a good relationship with the target markets (ESPN, McDonald’s Ford)
Summary
I am a TV Production Specialist and Freelance Journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. Networks I worked with include BET, NBC, MTV and Vh1. Live event productions include but aren't limited to The BET Awards, Superbowl, Grammy's & VMA's.
Credits
1/15 – 1/16
Producer (CONTENT PRODUCER)
Staff Position — Revolt TV and Media Details
1/15 – 1/16
2/14 – 2/15
Writer – XXL Magazine
Internet — TV Details
2/14 – 2/15
● As a contributing writer I write news events and research articles ● I pitch LA music related events to the Associate Editor ● If it’s a news event, I’ll send a list of questions to the editor to make sure I cover key points during the interview
9/13 – 1/15
Music Production Coordinator
Staff Position — Revolt TV and Media Details
9/13 – 1/15
I work directly with the VP and Director of Music Programming to insure we keep a great and diverse database of the latest in music. I manage music accounts for Revolt and work with major/indie labels for video submissions. I am the point person for video submissions at Revolt
8/13 – 10/13
Associate Producer – The Happening (Season 1)
BBC — TV — UKTV/ Objective Productions Details
8/13 – 10/13
● Wrote show intros and leads for episodes on the shows, managed scripts and created rundowns ● Managed 2 PA's ● Produced out in the field in various locations doing on the street interviews and shoot locations
10/11 – 8/13
Production Assistant – MTV2 and mtvU (Season 6)
MTV2 — TV Details
10/11 – 8/13
● Worked on MTV2 shows (Wild N Out, Guy Code etc.) ● Managed logistics of MTV specials and awards ● Booked and organized meetings ● Used On-Air database to report and update and changes to program schedules, Set-up sound-checks ● Inserted credits into MTV programming database, make DVD’s, create links, burn DVD’s
12/11 – 12/12
Casting Coordinator – Jerry Springer (Season 22)
NBC — TV Details
12/11 – 12/12
● Called guests and interviewed them and pitched stories to the producer ● Wrote show intros, segments, and scripts ● Worked under pressure and tight deadlines to assist the Producer on show productions and tapings ● Worked 65-80 hours a week writing and coordinate guest interviews, production rundowns and travel
8/11 – 1/12
Intern – Nbc News (Season 30)
NBC — TV Details
8/11 – 1/12
● Wrote news packages and show intros for local news ● Wrote and edited scripts, production clips and bites ● Researched new stories and went on the field with reporters to help cover stories by interviewing people. I also helped write package intros for the show and station
12/08 – 12/10
Production Associate – WPGC 95.5 FM
CBS — TV Details
12/08 – 12/10
● I worked directly with radio personality Big Tigger at WPGC ● I assisted him with creating hot topics for traffic hour and wrote out radio promos for him to read ● I would go to all radio related events and entertain crowds on the mic
Recos
Education
Class of '11
Howard University
BAA
Class of '08
Olympic College
AAS
Class of '07
Olympic High School
Diploma
Skills
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