Work Experience

Stacked a fast moving, interesting and informational newscast every day, as well as produced a special newscast for the weekends during the height of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Sought out breaking news and story lines through research of local, national, and international topics.
Fact-checked pieces using verifiable resources and flagged problematic passages.
Produced and edited interviews to ensure quality segments, as well as created animations for segments
Worked directly with editors to oversee post-production
Coordinated activities of writers, directors, and managers throughout production process.
Assessed production issues for quick resolution, reporting escalating problems to management.
Has trained both superiors and staff in television production standards

Collaborated with other personnel, including Executive producer and editors, to create a top-notch, Emmy Nominated newscast.
Wrote news stories, checked for accuracy and ensured all copy was fair, clear and met newsroom guidelines.
Pitched new ideas to Managing Editor of News Operations and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
Determined editorial direction and content quality for each production.
Contributed to social media content by editing packages that have garnered up to 10,000 views and helped our station receive multiple Telly Awards
Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties when Managing Editor of News Gathering was unavailable.
Maintained documentation, such as releases. Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music. Adhered to network policies and legal standa rds.
Worked with other media outlets (i.e ABC, and NBC) to acquire important footage for our newscast

Responded to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency, at any hour.
Researched, produced, shot, wrote, and edited daily news reports.
Delivered a live report from site of event
Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
Wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
Acquired advance editing skills (i.e. Color balance correcting, key framing, subtitles, audio correction, blurring out and highlighting faces).
Established important relationships with community groups, police and emergency services, press offices, etc to better obtain news stories and create better content.
Has interviewed multiple high profile people including James Faulkner, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Steve Schirrippa, Maria Bartiromo, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, State Senator Marty Golden and Assemblyman Brian Barnwell.

’20 Emmy Nomination- Religion: Program/Special “Notre Dame Special Good Friday Newscast”
’20 Silver Telly Award-Currents News Broadcast Feb 17, 2020
’20 Bronze Telly Award-Currents News Broadcast Feb 6. 2020
’20 Bronze Telly Award-Currents News Broadcast Feb 18, 2020
’19 Catholic Press Association Award- First Place for Best Multimedia Package “Answering the Call”
’19 Catholic Press Association Award- Honorable Mention for Best Freestanding Presentation of an Online Video “Remembering Baisy Apostle”
’18 Telly Award- “Live Coverage of the Pope’s Trip to Chile and Peru’