About

For years, I have often greeted friends with “I have a story.” That passion for storytelling first led me to become a journalist. How I share stories has evolved. From traditional over-the-air pieces, AP Style stories, to short-form reels and social media posts. No matter the platform, my goal is to get the message to the right audience. Here you will find a compilation of my work driven by the passion to connect and inform.

Relevant Work History

Reporter/Fill-in Anchor: ABC30

Fresno, CA Jan. 2023 – Sept. 2025

  • Pitch, write, and deliver compelling stories that are relevant to the community
  • Use interview skills to connect with interviewees and create character-driven stories
  • Ensure accuracy through rigorous, independent research
  • Utilize social media to connect with audience members and source unique content
  • Transform broadcast content into AP Style articles and social media content in an effort to reach audience members on a variety of platforms
  • Monitor social media analytics to improve engagement and visibility
  • Independently shoot and edit content, when necessary
  • Use strong prioritization and project management skills to work under tight deadlines to produce quality content
  • Create and maintain relationships in the community through strong interpersonal skills
  • Collaborate with producers and directors to effectively showcase stories using graphics, maps, timelines, and other appropriate visual elements
  • Provide live and recorded reports for sister stations when the story warrants
  • Emcee and host events in the community as a representative of ABC30
  • Use programs including Adobe Premiere, Dalet, and Media Proxy to create and share engaging stories

Morning MMJ/Fill-in Anchor: WJHL

Johnson City, TN Mar. 2021 – Dec. 2022

  • Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and front stories for WJHL weekday morning shows
  • Work collaboratively with team members to develop coverage and content strategy
  • Cover breaking news when necessary for morning shows, 9:00 a.m., noon, and 12:30 p.m. broadcasts
  • Conduct live interviews
  • Fill-in anchor
  • Write AP Style web stories and schedule on various station social media sites
  • Maintain and manage professional Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts
  • Work with producers and anchors to incorporate interactive elements, including talkbacks and creative camera shots
  • Use various programs, including ENPS, WordPress, Premiere, SocialFlow, Anvato, Bitcentral, and Slack

Producer: WDSU News This Morning

New Orleans, LA Jan. 2019 – Feb. 2021

  • Research, organize, and write stories for WDSU News this Morning
  • Utilize appropriate graphics, video elements, and camera shots to convey stories
  • Booth shows daily
  • Communicate with the Washington, D.C. Hearst Bureau to incorporate live national reports into the newscast
  • Manage extended breaking news coverage
  • Create “talker” segments of public interest and showcase anchor personalities
  • Monitor social media and scanners for story leads
  • Follow up leads by calling appropriate contacts (PIOs, Dispatch, law enforcement, etc.)
  • Write and post stories to the station website

Producer: Good Morning Carolina

Wilmington, NC Oct. 2015 – May 2017

  • Research, organize, and write local and national news stories
  • Locate and coordinate on-air interviews
  • Stack shows using ENPS
  • Cut videos using Edius
  • Write and post stories to the station website
  • Monitor social media for story leads
  • Follow up leads by calling appropriate contacts (PIOs, Dispatch, law enforcement, etc.)
  • Post videos to the appropriate sections of the website using Field59
  • Schedule news stories to post on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ using Social News Desk
  • Attend daily meetings and contribute to story ideas