Caitlin O'Brien Email & Phone Number

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

- Produce 5:30 newscast Monday through Friday- Write, edit, cut video, create graphics for broadcast stories- Collaborate with reporters, anchors to develop stories and create new segments- Coordinate live interviews with Rhode Island Governor, Mayor of Providence (in-studio & remote)- Fill-in as producer on other shows, including 12P, 4P, 5P, 6P, 7P, 11P, weekend evening

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

- Assign reporters and photographers to cover weekend news stories- Communicate with police, fire, local government to get information about breaking news- Write and post web articles and push to social media- Share video with affiliate stations- Write, edit, cut video, create graphics for broadcast stories- Run teleprompter and change studio lights- Communicate effectively with anchors about breaking news

As a presidential fellow for CSPC, I conducted research into the role that foreign policy credentials and military service has played in post-9/11 presidential elections. Additionally, I traveled to Washington, DC alongside my CSPC peers to meet with policy leaders and engage in thought-provoking political discussion.

- Anchored, engineered, and produced weekly news show, "Newsline."- Reported live and interviewed politicians on-site on Election Night from the Nassau County Democratic Headquarters (2021) and the Nassau County GOP Headquarters (2019).- Created, researched, and anchored a rundown of top local, national, and international stories twice per week.- Trained 3 engineers to use a soundboard and to gather sound cuts for broadcast.- Produced 4+ audio news packages per month.

- Led a department of 60+ members to produce a daily 30 minute news show and monthly special extended broadcasts for inauguration, COVID-19, 2021 election, trial verdicts, etc. - Mentored new department members to learn how to produce, write, and report local and national news.- Managed weekly staffing and news coverage for "Newsline."

Hempstead, Ny

- Managed and reviewed all news packages and interviews before putting them on air.- Researched, contacted, and interviewed sources for hard and soft news 2+ times per week.- Led 3+ reporting workshops per month to teach new members how to report on local and national news in-person and remotely.- Implemented new calendar of reporting opportunities, package tracking system and contact log for sources.- Oversaw local 2020 election coverage and approved scripts for feature pieces about candidates.

Hempstead, Ny

- Hosted the one-hour news, entertainment, and feature broadcast once per week.- Planned shows and conducted 3+ pre-recorded interviews per month to air on the show. - Created the rundown of topics weekly to plan content for each week’s broadcast. - Utilized Instagram and Twitter to create 3+ posts for each show

- Assisted producers with preparation and execution of 6:00 am to 10:00 am morning show.- Logged and compared coverage in real time between Morning Joe, CNN's New Day and The Today Show.- Created prep sheets with recommended stories and talking points for anchors about topics including the war in Ukraine and U.S. politics.

- Produced segments/reporter hits for live 9:00 am show. - Booked and coordinated with guests before and during the live 9:00 am show.- Created graphics for television broadcast using DALi and Viz in iNews.- Researched and wrote stories for anchor packs and broadcast segments. - Shadowed producers in all areas of production including anchor, graphics, line and segment producers.

- Wrote evergreen and military culture articles for digital site and branch sites.- Interviewed 10+ leaders in the military/defense field including Democratic Senate Candidate and first female fighter pilot Amy McGrath and American Kennel Club Vice President Shelia Goff.- Designed posts using Canva for social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter) to promote trending articles and stories in the Armed Forces.

Greater Boston Area

- Worked quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment 4+ days per week.- Communicated with customers in a friendly and professional manner to ensure satisfaction- Trained 6 new restaurant employees in restaurant protocol and required duties, such as proper table service and strategies for taking customer’s orders.

- Produced a live 4 hour election night simulcast with regional and national coverage.- Co-managed a student team of 200 students and placed them in 8+ areas of the broadcast to ensure in-depth coverage on November 3rd.- Coached 7 anchors and on-air talent by giving workshops and practicing with related on-air technology.

Long Island, Ny

- Edited, transcribed, and produced promotional videos featuring district residents for the legislator's #OfTheWeek recognitions.- Organized and promoted community programs with amid COVID-19 pandemic with phone and email campaigns.- Took over organization of the "Senior Shopping Program" to match healthy residents with elderly and/or sick residents that needed food and other supplies amid pandemic.

Greater Boston Area

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Journalism

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Honors College, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Welcome Week Leader, WRHU Radio.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Activists Among Us, Admissions Ambassador, Campus Ministry, Certamen (Latin Competition) Team, National Honor.