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Baltimore, Maryland Area

Wrote copy, shot video, and edited detail-oriented content for TV news stories on a daily deadline. Researched stories to process complex science, healthcare, technical, economic or legal information into easily understandable and engaging content for viewing audience. Gathered breaking news to learn information quickly and prepared to adapt to change. Presented news stories live on TV while exercising verbal communications, fast-paced analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. Conducted live and recorded interviews with government officials, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders. Covered news across 12 counties. Published stories in print on the web and social media.

Gathered news items to turn information into easily understandable and engaging content for viewing audience. Wrote copy, shot video, and edited TV news stories on a quick turnaround to meet a daily deadline. Served as a reporter covering news across 10 counties. Maintained contacts with local, state, and federal government officials. Utilized WordPress to write stories for the web. Used social media to promote stories and gain followers.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

Reported on local government, state legislature and new laws. Covered legislative session, city council, and school board meetings to analyze and convey complex or detailed issues into clear, concise detail-oriented copy. Established community and government contacts. Conducted interviews. Wrote, shot, and edited TV news stories to deliver content to meet a daily deadline. Developed unique enterprise stories to foster community engagement and community relations across three states.

Oversaw the creation of web content for more than 1500 films and television shows. Curated images and text for digital content. Processed and published content for website. Utilized Excel spreadsheets and exercised time management skills to work on multiple projects at the same time.

Managed the development of promotional video content for digital, mobile and retail distribution. Reviewed project bids and requests for proposals. Oversaw budgets and supervised project management of creative content with vendors and key stakeholders for more than 250 films and television shows. Maintained production schedule to meet key deadlines. Simultaneously managed multiple projects across various team collaborations, including marketing, graphic design, legal, and quality-control departments.

Education record

Ba, Radio-Television-Film