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Direct oversight of programming content for The Hill's FAST channel, ensuring alignment withorganizational objectivesCurated and constructed 24-hour playlists for streaming partners, incorporating content from The Hilland Nexstar-owned stationsDeveloped and implemented weekly programming schedules for TV channel guidesContributed to the creation of new graphics, content, series, and specials for diverse platforms,enhancing overall programming and promotional effortsWrote compelling descriptions and updated metadata for all programming, maintaining accuracy andrelevanceCollaborated with distribution partners to ensure asset quality control, promptly resolving errors andproviding essential support.

Waco, Texas, United States

Helped train new producers on writing captivating, and authentic pieces to engage audience members.Prioritized daily content for coverage with a team of reporters.Worked collaboratively with a team to overcome roadblocks to ensure accuracy across broadcast and digital platforms.Researched and pitched news story information through trusted sources and verified facts before publishing.Added stories and elements (i.e. graphics, b-roll) that made the broadcast more attractive.

Fargo, North Dakota

Wrote exciting, captivating, and authentic pieces to engage audience members.Built effective working relationships with fellow journalists, community members, and supervisors.Researched news story information through trusted sources, verifying facts before publishing.Coordinated journalists' live shots during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm and collectedmanner.Pushed content out on multiple platforms, including digital and social, while monitoring contentengagement.

Moorhead, Mn

Moorhead, Mn

Conceptualized, pitched, and monitored stories from origination to publication.Reported to Editor-In-Chief about news articles for print.Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.

Moorhead, Mn

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communcation: New Media & Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Multimedia Journalism And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Symphonic Band Board Member, Aug 2015 - May 2018