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Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Produce "In the Courts with Katie Barlow". It is a show that tackles all of the legal headlines of the week both local and national.
• Produce other newscasts/shows as assigned.
• Research, write broadcast stories for newscasts/shows.
• Handle high-pressure and tight deadlines on the regular.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Manage all external and internal communications with this science and tech think tank.
• Guide the consistency and impact of the brand.
• Work with management, Board of Regents and Senior Fellows on news items of interest for press releases, web articles.
• Edit and pitch Op-eds written by Institute staff, Board of Regents Members and Fellows.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive comms strategy for the Institute online, in print and in production.
• Recruit, hire… Show more

Seattle, Washington

• Oversee all aspects of producing 10 hours of daily newscasts at the fastest growing news operation in the market; manage 10+ producers and writers during the execution of news broadcasts.
• Collaborate with the News Director and newsroom leadership to shape newsroom strategy and policy.
• Attend daily editorial meetings to identify, craft, and assign story assignments; coordinate story coverage between reporters, producers, and the digital team.
• Recruit, hire, and train new… Show more
• Recruit, hire, and train new producers and writers; coach staff to write effective lead-ins and teases.
• Work with the Creative Services department to create strong promos for newscasts and station events.

Washington DC

• Managed the daily operations and news coverage for an international television network; managed 50+ reporters and photographers across offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.
• Oversaw all aspects of the newsroom logistics, including crew travel, schedules, and content initiatives.
• Coordinated international content with reporters based in Moscow, London, Berlin and Paris.
• Researched local and international stories; booked guest interviews for daily… Show more
• Researched local and international stories; booked guest interviews for daily newscasts and talk shows.
• Recruited and hired producers, photographers, and reporters; conducted employee reviews.

Altoona, Pennsylvania Area

• Managed all aspects of a 35-person news department in Central Pennsylvania. Responsible for overall news content, promotion, personnel, budget of over 2 million.
• Planned and executed big story coverage, i.e. Elections, Hurricane Sandy, Sandusky/Penn State, Super Bowl.
• Developed a plan and special story ideas for ratings period.
• Developed relationships with area business leaders and acted as an ambassador for the station in the community.
• Received regional Emmy nomination… Show more
• Received regional Emmy nomination for Sandy coverage up against Pittsburgh and Philly stations. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona

• Managed a dozen client accounts in fields such as real estate, retail, restaurants, and mental health; developed and executed public relations and crisis communication strategies based on clients’ needs.
• Built and maintained relationships with global top tier media to secure media coverage for clients.
• Researched, wrote, and copy-edited client press releases.
• Played a critical role in pitching and securing new business.
• Achieved an average three to one ROI for clients on… Show more
• Achieved an average three to one ROI for clients on media coverage in print, broadcast, and online media platforms. Show less

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Managed the production and execution of 5 ½ hours of local television news coverage daily; oversaw a newsroom staff of 40 reporters, producers, and photographers.
• Led a daily editorial meeting to determine and craft story assignments; provided editorial guidance to reporters and producers on story coverage throughout the day.
• Hired and trained all newsroom employees; conducted performance feedback reviews bi-annually.
• Collaborated with the News Director and other newsroom… Show more
• Collaborated with the News Director and other newsroom managers on long-range news planning, content initiatives, and news gathering strategies.
• Led the newsroom’s national coverage of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords in 2011.

Pittsburgh, PA & Miami, FL

• Supervised editorial content development for main newscasts (4pm, 5pm & 6pm).
• Coached reporters through story-angle development process, managed newscast producers by providing strategic oversight and real time direction as stories and coverage developed.
• Reduced cost waste by coaching producers through live shot and technical processes to streamline newscasts / news production expenses
• Promoted with CBS to WFOR-TV in Miami to help EP nightside newscasts
• Oversaw content,… Show more
• Oversaw content, branding, and overall presentation of 10/11pm newscasts

Boise, Idaho Area

• Supervised 40 newsroom personnel, oversaw all content and creative development.
• Led award-winning investigative coverage of financial crimes at the Boise Mayor’s Office, resulting in he and two others serving jail time.
• Streamlined $1 million budget to produce improved ratings and fund increased technical needs.
• Implemented new news gathering techniques to increase story captures, improve ratings and enhance the editorial image in the community.
• Facilitated community… Show more
• Facilitated community outreach through special event identification and coverage.

Phoenix, AZ, Oklahoma City, OK, Seattle, WA, Idaho Falls, ID

• Managed newsrooms and produced newscasts at various stations around the country from 1994-2001. Highlights include:Promotions Producer, KING-TV, Seattle, WAExecutive Producer, KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ News Producer.