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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

We help brands build deeper connections with consumers. Using video, digital content, the written word, virtual events, and live experiences, we craft stories that connect with audiences, emotionally and intellectually. VIDEO & TELEVISIONWith more than 25 years of experience producing award-winning TV and video, we know how to tap into the power of visual storytelling. In the right hands, a video can transform data and information into clarity and emotion. We specialize in documentaries, branded content, and client updates. WRITING & EDITINGWhether we're creating website content, a quarterly report, a pitch deck, or even a book, our approach is always strategic: we consider the desired outcomes, hone a message, and write copy that communicates a clear, compelling story. And we can work with designers to tell the story visually.SPEECHWRITINGWe help you distill a clear, compelling message from the sea of complex information that you hope to convey. Our 25+ years of experience in television has taught us to how to write for the spoken word and tell a story visually. We can also craft the perfect slides and pitch deck; and even provide coaching. VIRTUAL MEETINGSWhen you can't gather in person, we'll help you achieve the next best thing: a virtual meeting filled with highly visual, interactive presentations that put your best foot forward. We can strategize on an agenda, write story-driven speeches, add striking visuals, and pull together the technical details.

Executive Produced 17 hours of television, including the PBS primetime series 10 that Changed America and the weekly WTTW history series Chicago Stories. Led teams of as many as 16 staff in advancing projects from concept to release. Developed a reputation as an empathetic leader, skilled script doctor, steward for ethical journalism, and DE&I champion. Produced and Wrote more than 40 hours of television for WTTW, PBS, PBS NewHour, ABC’s Nightline, and CSPAN. Productions include a seven part series on America’s architectural history, a town hall with Barack Obama, an award-winning exploration of Chicago’s culinary history, a series exploring nature in five American cities, an up-close look at Chicago’s gun violence, and an in-depth profile of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Developed three digital properties, and served as the lead producer and writer for each. Forged journalism partnerships with nonprofit newsrooms. Worked with design & development, publicity, and community engagement teams to execute on our vision, to drive audience tune-in, and ensure the impact of the projects. Promoted projects, in person and on the media: Presented at more than 35 conferences and events, moderated more than 20 panel discussions, appeared on more than 20 media outlets.

Produced, wrote, and edited segments for an educational children’s program and a weekly entertainment series.

Operated camera, teleprompter, and served as grip for news, public affairs, and entertainment programs.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication Arts, Concentration In Radio-Tv-Film; English, Concentration In Creative Writing

Fellowship