Mary O'Connell Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

I work as a reporter at WFTS ABC Action News in Tampa, FL. I enterprise stories daily and extensively cover the education beat.

Birmingham, Alabama

I worked as a reporter at WVTM13 News in Birmingham, AL. I also worked as a fill-in anchor for the weekend news.

Rhinelander, WI

I anchored "Up North at 4:00" for WJFW Newswatch12 in Rhinelander, WI. I shot and edited my own stories as a reporter for all newscasts covering Wisconsin's Northwoods.

Syracuse, NY

I covered local stories for the political beat, operated camera equipment, and wrote feature, breaking, and local news for Syracuse University's NCC News. I shot and edited packages for class and online segments, as well as working as a live reporter.

New York, NY

I worked as a Network News Intern for the Investigative Unit in New York City for two summers. Some of my duties included brainstorming story pitches, logging tape, researching stories for producers, making phone calls, and helping producers at interviews and on shoots. For my group intern project, I worked as the correspondent, a writer, and an editor for.

Sochi, Russia

I worked as a runner for NBC Sports Network at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. My duties included assisting producers, talent, writers, and the production staff with daily tasks, researching for producers, and helping with video production.

Strasbourg, France

I researched and modified videos in the Audio/Visual Department of a major European institution in Strasbourg, France. This also included uploading videos to the Council of Europe website, helping with video production, and sharing videos throughout Europe and the United States.

Milwaukee, WI

I interned at the NBC affiliate TMJ4 in Milwaukee, WI. Some of my tasks included making phone calls to local officials, interviewing subjects for stories, and writing stories and scripts for television and radio 3 days a week. I was able to observe reporters in the field for both television and radio.

Syracuse, NY

I edited and produced entertainment packages for the national website. My tasks included interviewing students, writing campus-oriented stories, and promoting the website via Twitter and Facebook.

Gurnee, IL

I worked 4 consecutive seasons at the largest theme park in the Midwest as a character. I performed in shows 5 days a week and helped guests with their needs.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma SororityI am a graduate with a major in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Member 2007-2010 Tri-M Music Honor Society- President 2009-2010, Vice President 2008-2009.

Public Speaking

I was awarded a full scholarship to Northwestern University's summer college prep program.