Professional info

I am an energetic, hard worker who can do everything in the broadcast business. I can shoot, edit, write, anchor and report. As a self-starter, I come up with original ideas and solutions. I am able to adapt quickly to new situations and technology under the pressure of strict deadlines. I am an honest worker who takes pride in doing my job the right way, every time. 

Work experience

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12 News KPNX in Phoenix

-Political/General Assignment Reporter 

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Raycom Political Reporter (WBRC- Birmingham, WAFF-Huntsville, WSFA- Montgomery, WTVM-Columbus)

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2015 to 2018

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Reporter  

- Responsible for producing statewide political content, often multiple stories a day, for all stations. 

- In less than a year covered a governor resigning, a chief justice being suspended, and the house speaker convicted on ethics charges

- Ran @alabamapolitics, growing the account by 7,000+ followers

-Fill in anchor 

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KOMU 8 News NBC- Columbia, Missouri

2012 to 2015

Anchor:

-Co-Anchor of "KOMU 8 News at 9," "KOMU 8 News Today," "KOMU 8 News at 10" and "KOMU 8 News at 6."

Segment Anchor, Sports Anchor and Around-The-State Anchor on "KOMU 8 News Today." First Nation Anchor on "KOMU 8 News First At Five."

 

Reporter:

-Worked as Multimedia Journalist. Dayside and Enterprise reporter responsible for the shooting, reporting, writing and editing my scripts under a daily deadline. Responsible for all web content in relation with the story under the same deadline. Specializing in political and business reporting.

-Experience reporting live from the field and on-set.

-Led a Political investigative unit looking into campaign contributions.  

 

Producer:

-Producer of "KOMU 8 News at 10." Stacked rundown. In charge of finding stories and writing large portions of the show. Produced and reported in the same show because of inclement weather. 

 

 

CNN, Intern

June 2014–August 2014

-Worked on CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin. Edited video and sound bites for the show, often under a deadline.

-Booked guests for show segments.

-Shot, produced and edited "behind the scenes" videos for social media.

-Helped produce graphics for different show segments.

-Wrote anchor scripts and filled needs for the show team.

-Found archive video and researched.

 

FOX 5 WAGA, Intern

May 2013–August 2013

-Helped shoot, edit and write stories for air, ranging from VOs to packages.

-Contributed to production of the sports show, assisted building rundowns, writing scripts and editing video for the daily sports segment.

-Contributed to running social media for Fox 5 Sports, including its Facebook page, Twitter account and Instagram videos.

 

The Wilbert Group, Intern

May 2013 –August 2013

-Wrote press releases featured on national media, including The Wall Street Journal Online.

-Pitched, researched, edited and contributed to many press releases published by targeted publications in key markets.

-Responsible for shooting and editing video, and directing social media for multiple clients.

 

KCOU, Play-by-play Announcer

January 2012–December 2013

-Rotating play-by-play announcer for Mizzou varsity basketball, baseball and softball games.

 

Missouri Digital Network, Reporter

January 2013–May 2013

-Wrote, voiced and produced radio stories for the Missouri Digital Network concerning the latest information on bills, hearings and any breaking news at the Missouri State Capitol. Pieces from the Missouri Digital Network are used by networks around the state, including KMOX in St. Louis.

 

Atlanta Braves Radio Network, Intern

May 2012–August 2012

-Co-produced Braves Pregame, coordinating with guests and helping guide the conversation.

-Worked with promotions for giveaways and contests to keep the listeners involved and active in the program.

 

680 The Fan, Intern

May 2012–August 2012

-Based on performance, assigned to produced the show when the producer was sick or on vacation. Went to preshow meetings, laid out the show, wrote the teases, and then coordinated all activities for the program.

-Produced on-air pieces both live and pre-recorded for the “Chuck and Chernoff Show”; the highest rated sports talk show in the southeast. Cut and edited audio for the show with interviews and sound bites, along with coordinating on-air segments with guests. Researched information to support the show’s hosts and screened calls to ensure quality and interesting points of view.

 

Vector Marketing, Salesman

June 2011–August 2011

-Sold more than $8,000 worth of knives in a two-month span. Was ranked in the top 5 in the Southeast branch in consecutive weeks. Hit three sales related promotions in less than two months with the company.

 

Skills

 

Adobe Premeire 

Audacity

Avid

Final Cut

Flash

iMovie

iNews

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Soundcloud

Viz Graphics

Edius

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2010 - present

2010 - present

Education

 

University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

2011–2015

 

-I am graduating in May of 2015 with dual degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. Direct admit to the Journalism School. Honors College participant. Member of RTDNA. 

 

Milton High School, Alpharetta, Georgia

2007–2011

 

-Graduated with an A average, named Academic All Star Athlete, one of 36 male recipients in the state. -Varsity Letterman in basketball and football. Won 2010 Georgia 5A Basketball State Championship with the team ranked in the Top 10 nationally. Member of National Honor Society.