Researched, pitched and produced dozens of original 4-10 minute news segments on topics ranging from the 2016 election and political redistricting to urban transportation solutions, education reform, arts and cultural issues. Co-shooter/producer, lead editor for series on climate change and tuna industry, “Samoa Islands: Shifting Tides” Pre-interview, arrange logistics of production, shoot interviews in field as solo producer and in two-person teams. Write scripts, rough and fine edit stories on Adobe Premiere On weekends, write lead breaking news coverage story (1-3 minute package) Pull footage from wires, edit SOTs and broll, deliver to show editor.
Summary
Producer/shooter/editor with more than seven years long-form and breaking news experience at PBS, as well as three years documentary/ archival experience for both corporate and news network series, specializing in topics of U.S. politics, and education.
Credits
8/15 – 7/22
Producer (PBS Newshour Weekend / Treasures of NJ)
Staff Position — Thirteen/WNET Details
8/15 – 7/22
2/15 – 7/15
Associate Producer (Archival/ Production) – Pharmaceutical Company Video Series
Corporate — Lovett Stories & Strategies Details
2/15 – 7/15
• Assist producer/ director in logistics for 15 shoot days; coordinating schedule, talent, crew, travel, locations, and equipment • Lead on organization of transcripts, graphics, archival materials, and copyright clearance of news footage and stills. • Coordinate background research on wide range of medical topics from cardiovascular disease to gene therapy.
5/14 – 1/15
Post Producer (Associate Producer) – Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man (Season 3)
CNN — TV — Warrior Poets Details
5/14 – 1/15
• Lead on ordering and clearing archival for show (headlines, video, and stills) • Assist in fair use assessment • Prepare deliverables: cue sheets, final script, appearance, photo and location releases • Extensive research and fact-checking on a wide range of subjects, including health care, education, gun control, income inequality, and internet privacy
8/13 – 5/14
Researcher – Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man (Season 2)
CNN — TV — Warrior Poets Details
8/13 – 5/14
Winner of the 2013 IDA Documentary Award for Best Limited Series, CNN’s Inside Man is an eight-part series hosted by filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (‘Super Size Me’) and produced by Warrior Poets.
6/13 – 8/13
Researcher (Archival) – Censored Voices
Film (Feature-length) — Know Productions Details
6/13 – 8/13
Conducted historical archival research of the Six Day War at various archives online and in person, including ABC and NBC News. "Censored Voices" will premiere at Sundance in 2015.
10/12 – 7/13
Production Assistant – Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man (Season 1)
CNN — TV — Warrior Poets
10/12 – 7/13
10/12 – 7/13
Intern (Research/Archival) – Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man (Season 1)
CNN — TV — Warrior Poets
10/12 – 7/13
2/10 – 5/10
Intern (Newsroom/ Field) – KMTR - NBC affiliate news station in Eugene, OR
NBC — TV — KMTR Details
2/10 – 5/10
• Helped research, write, and edit VOs • Logged tape, select SOTs • Assisted reporters with shooting local interviews and events
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Education
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Journalism - Electronic Media
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