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Corona, California, United States

Very experienced in broadcast and digital media with excellent news judgment and writing ability and I can handle tight deadline pressures. Working on-site, remotely, or a combination of both are fine with me.

Work with business management consultants to help independent businesses grow and thrive. Oversee editorial content and can transcribe interviews

Los Angeles, California, United States

Researched trending news topics across local, national, and international spheres to produce news content for broadcast. Wrote quick and concise copy with a conversational tone for radio news programs to deliver essential information to listeners. Produced short-form and long-form content efficiently in deadline-driven settings. Maintained newscasts by prioritizing local news over other trending news topics and stories.• Part of team that won RTDNA Edward R Murrow Award for Overall Excellence (2023).• Significantly contributed to make the organization the top contender in coverage of ‘breaking news’ stories.• Efficiently coordinated with team to increase social media app visitor numbers by 140%.

Burbank, California, United States

Directed news content for ‘Wake-Up Call’ radio show and ‘Handel on the News’ show by writing compelling and up-to-date news content without compromising on deadlines. Followed trending news and identified important news topics to assign tasks to reporters. Built strong network of reliable sources to collate content for local, national, and international news. • Contributed to Wake-Up Call securing #1 in ratings for 5 AM to 6 AM slot. • Increased number of stories with audio by 50% as compared to previous editors.• Supported AM Drive show in expanding audience share by 2.25% since previous survey.

Diamond Bar, California

Edited news reports and articles written by other reporters to enhance clarity, accuracy, and readability, while ensuring they align with best practices and standard newsroom guidelines. Contributed to newsroom production by writing impactful stories and opinion pieces. Produced and hosted daily news podcast to deliver trending content to audience. Drove digital presence by managing website and application and updating them with breaking news. The company closed because of COVID-19.• Awarded ‘Best Editor on Duty’ eight times in just one year• Won ‘Best News Writing/Editing’ award six times in one year• Increased output of original stories by 20%

Brisbane, Australia

Steered public relations for numerous clients by strategizing effective communication tactics. Drafted core messages to elevate company reputation and branding. Ideated crisis communication plans aiming for best outcomes. Crafted media releases and feature articles to position clients in positive light and increase awareness about clients’ work. • Directed multiple campaigns garnering significant media coverage and public attention, including: o Finance Brokers Association of Australia – opposed big banks offering huge discounts in the property market o Insulated Panel Council Australasia - solutions for the real causes of fires in high-rise buildings o Taxi Council Queensland – introduced world’s greenest taxi fleet of hybrid cabs• Secured 18% more media coverage for clients through effective communication strategy and campaigning

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Reported to GM, developed story ideas and wrote them for broadcast. Served as news anchor in several markets. Demonstrated leadership aptitude by coaching and mentoring news staff at multiple stations within the network. Grew audience numbers by establishing a more active social media presence for the radio stations.• Employed strategies that turned the news service into a ratings winner

Westminster, Ca

Executed communication web in alignment with company guidelines and objectives. Promoted the importance of emergency preparedness through drafted press releases, diverse articles, features, and appealing blogs. Organized lucrative media campaigns and maintained strong network of contacts within media industry. Contributed to production of company’s radio and TV commercials by serving as voice actor. • Helped company rank #1 in sales in its industry by writing quality press releases

Australia

Led editorial operations through staff management, newscast preparation, content production and supervision, and seamless team coordination. Reviewed trending news to set daily editorial agenda and configured newscasts content that was distributed to over 50 radio stations in and around Queensland. Wrote news stories in all formats, reported stories from field, edited copy to ensure adherence to organizational guidelines and style guide, interviewed various personalities and experts relevant to trending topics, and produced program segments as per network needs. • Served as USA correspondent: Researched and reported stories in USA that would appeal to Australian audience by coordinating with radio producers. Wrote and edited articles by following breaking news and trending issues, and filed audio reports. Built strong network of local sources to write stories with originality and authenticity.• Increased market share by 2.4% in one survey period through exercising of successful news judgment.